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Seasons
Much like her temperament, the temperatures of Savannah are never extreme. Savannah�s weather is neither too hot nor too cold � it�s just right. There is some seasonal differentiation, with only about four weeks where the temperature may hover near the freezing mark. The thermometer hits 90� in July and August, the hottest months, when the beaches and activities on Tybee Island beckon.

In Savannah, there is much to celebrate, and celebrate she does with over 200 festivals spanning all seasons. By far the largest is the St. Patrick�s Day Parade in March, celebrating the city�s Irish heritage. The first festivities were held in the early 1800s, making it the third oldest, behind New York and Boston, and the second largest in the country. During the weeklong celebration of parades, music, food and fun, green reigns. Anything and everything that can be dyed turns green: green hair, green eye shadow, green beads, green costumed pets, and even fountains and drink flow green.

Savannah�s balmy spring heralds temperatures in the 70s and flowers bloom in abundance. Set in this glorious backdrop are the Savannah Music Festival, �Southern, Soulful and Sophisticated,� the Blues and BBQ and the Spring Fling Art and Music Festival. Home and garden tours offer a rare glimpse into fabulous private homes.

Warm summer days are perfect for the Tybee Beach Bum Parade, the Island Summer Concert Series, seafood festivals, the Shakespeare Festival and fireworks on River Street and on the beach. Crisp fall air is filled with sounds music and aromas of food of Oktoberfest, the Greek Festival, and the Jewish Food Festival. As the Holidays approach, the squares glow in white light, stores are decorated, private homes in holiday finery open for the Holiday Tour of Homes, trees light up during the Southern Lights Celebration, and plays and concerts are presented in many venues.

Population
In the 2004 census, Savannah�s population within the city limits was 129,800, with an average age of 34. This permanent population is enhanced and infused by the coming and going of SCAD students who bring a distinct creativity and energy to the city.

Size
The Historic District is 2.5 square miles, bounded by the Savannah River, East Broad Street, Gwinnett Street, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. While there is plenty to captivate you within that area, the surrounding area offers additional options.

Transportation
Savannah is accessible by air into Savannah International Airport. By car, interstate highways are just 10 miles from the Historic District. The Historic District is very walkable, however, there are other options. The Chatham Area Transit (CAT) offers schedule bus transportation from downtown hotels and the Savannah Visitor Information Center to many sites, connecting with various bus routes serving the downtown area.

The Old Town Trolley Tours� of Savannah offers a great way to see the city before you head out on your own. Take the fully narrated 90 minute tour where you�ll see all the important sights from a great vantage point and through a local�s perspective. Best of all, it will help you determine where you�ll want to visit throughout the rest of your stay. Be sure to jot these down on the free map provided by the trolley when you purchase your ticket. The Old Town Trolley also offers the option of getting off and back on again at any of the 17 stops along the tour to explore on your own.

Accommodations
Savannah is a special place to stay. Her gracious culture permeates the more than 12,000 rooms in elegant hotels, historic inns, cozy guest houses and seaside cottages.

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