Lonely Planet Pocket Charleston & Savannah English 2025

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Charleston and Savannah - and discover twice the cities in half the time!

Discover Charleston and Savannah's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From educating yourself at the Old Slave Mart Museum, to exploring Fort Sumter National Monument, and feasting on plates of shrimp and grits.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Charleston and Savannah travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Charleston and Savannah with ease
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Forsyth Park, McLeod Plantation, and Wormsloe Historic Site
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each areas personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Charleston and Savannah's best kept secrets and rising trends
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Savannah
• Covers: Charleston - South of Broad and the French Quarter; East Side, NoMo and Hampton Park; Harleston Village, Upper King and Cannonborough Elliotborough; Charleston County Sea Islands; Beaufort and Hilton Head Island. Savannah - Historic District and Forsyth Park; Midtown and the Victorian District; East Savannah and the Islands

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Charleston and Savannah.