2 Best Shopping in Savannah, Georgia

Books on Bay

Historic District Fodor's choice
Specializing in vintage and antiquarian children's books, this tucked-away bookshop has titles going all the way back to the 1600s. It's not a musty, dusty, look-but-don't-touch kind of place, though: the walls of the colorful store are lined with stacks of Nancy Drew, Dick and Jane, and The Hardy Boys titles. Owner Betsy Hoit-Thetford is knowledgeable and pleasant, and the shop is open daily from 10 to 5, including most holidays, so even if you're not looking for something specific, it's an excellent way to keep the kids entertained before your riverboat cruise or trolley tour.

Savannah Bee Company

Historic District Fodor's choice

Ted Dennard's Savannah Bee Company has been featured in such national magazines as O, Vogue, InStyle, and Newsweek, and with good reason—the whimsical shop features locally cultivated honey and bath products that are simply wonderful. You can sample and buy multiple varieties of honey and even raw honeycombs, and there's an entire bar dedicated to mead, a delicate honey wine; enjoy a tasting for a sweet experience. Children enjoy the life-size beehive.