Sight
Chippewa Square (Savannah, Georgia)
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Chippewa Square is one of Savannah's most iconic public squares, featuring a statue of the city's founder, James Oglethorpe. Visitors can sit on the famous bench where Forrest Gump recounted his life story in the film, though the original movie prop is now in a museum. The square is surrounded by historic architecture and live oaks draped with Spanish moss, offering a quintessential Savannah experience.
Don't miss
- James Oglethorpe Monument at the center of the square
- Replica of the 'Forrest Gump' bench (original in Savannah History Museum)
- Historic buildings and moss-draped live oaks framing the square
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Chippewa Square (Savannah, Georgia)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSinister Sins & Shadows: A Savannah Ghost Tour4.3★ · 94 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexiblePrivate Historic Savannah Tour in a Vintage Citroën4.9★ · 193 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$175 per personSee dates →More attractions in Savannah
