2 Best Places to Shop in Greater Savannah, Savannah

Founded in 1924, this internationally renowned family-owned and -operated gourmet food company specializes in benne (sesame seed) wafers, trademark Savannah cookies (notably key lime), and other house-made sweets and crackers, all sold in decorative tins. Although you'll find locations around the city, the Waters Avenue flagship Byrd's Famous Cookies store sells picture tins of Savannah and the entire line of Byrd's gourmet foodstuffs, including condiments and dressings. Free cookie and cracker samples come with every visit.

Pickers and bargain hunters descend upon Keller's every weekend to peruse the offerings of over 400 vendors, who proffer kitschy souvenirs, antiques, collectibles, cars, clothing, fresh produce, sweet treats and everything in between. Keep an eye out for the 15-foot-tall black-and-white cow statue out front—you can't miss it.