Safety in Savannah

There is a discussion about night time safety in Forsyth Park in another Savannah thread.

That discussion got me wondering if there are other areas in Savannah that should be considered off limits after dark.

Every city has those no-go-zones. Insiders know what areas to stay away from. People unfamiliar with a city can unknowingly enter such an area and learn the hard way.

We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express in the Historic District. I would appreciate it if the Savannah insiders could caution me on general areas of concern. Because of the tip in the other thread, I%26#39;ll not stray into Forsyth Park after dark.

Thanks.

Safety in Savannah

No one any where in this wide world is 100% safe. However, all the areas within the Historic District that the tourists usually go, are considered safe during the daylight hours. Dark alleyways anytime and especially after dark are not safe.

Nor is it considered ';safe'; to wander around in unknown, all alone, after dark. When the sun sets, and crowds begin to thin out, stick around other people. Use common sense.

It%26#39;s doubtful that you would have an occasion to seek out the really bad sections of Savannah outside of the Historic District. The HD is large enough that you won%26#39;t feel as if you have to explore other areas.

As far as Forsyth Park after dark, it%26#39;s a large park area with lots of trees and bushes. There is no way it can be lighted enough to be totallly without dark unexpected hiding places. You simple would not have any need to go into such a place after dark. The other parks and squares are much smaller, but, after dark, they take on a different degree of safety than they have during the day. Again, people simply don%26#39;t go sight seeing in the parks late at night unless they have had too much to drink or are lost.

You%26#39;ll see what I mean after you get here as to where to go. Yes, crime is in Savannah, but being sensible will go a long, long way towards protecting you. The Historic District is only a small part of Savannah, but it%26#39;s large enough to keep you busy.