Why visit Garden City
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dorothy Barnes Pelote Bridge, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal and Carver Village Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Garden City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garden City
Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States, located just northwest of Savannah. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,289. Part industrial and part residential, the city is home to much of the heavy industry in Chatham County. It is part of the Savannah metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Garden City, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Dorothy Barnes Pelote Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 5.1 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Savannah Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
Music venue, theatre and former movie theater in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Talmadge Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in the United States spanning the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island
Museums and landmarks41
Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in Savannah, United States of America
Carver Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Savannah, Georgia
Central of Georgia Depot and Trainshed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic train depot and museum in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Central of Georgia Railroad: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Savannah, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway Company Shop Property
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Savannah, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Congregation Mickve Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Synagogue in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Cuyler-Brownville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic district in Savannah, Georgia
Davenport House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Building in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Green-Meldrim House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
National Historic Landmark in Savannah, Georgia
Juliette Gordon Low Historic District
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district, historic home, and museum in Savannah, Georgia, USA
Oliver Sturges House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States, built in 1813
Owens-Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Savannah, United States of America
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Chatham Square
Park · 4.8 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Columbia Square
Park · 5.2 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Ellis Square
Park · 4.9 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
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Johnson Square
Park · 5.0 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Oglethorpe Square
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Orleans Square
Park · 4.8 mi
Park in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America
Susie King Taylor Square
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in the United States of America
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Bewon Korean BBQ
Restaurant · Korean · 3.3 mi
1105 US Highway 80 East, Pooler
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Sunrise Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Salad, Chicken · 2.0 mi
1 Southern Oaks Court, Savannah
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
26 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Americas Best Value Inn Savannah
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
4005 Ogeechee Road, Savannah
Days Inn by Wyndham Savannah Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2500 Dean Forest Road, Savannah
Churches and places of worship65
First Bryan Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
4869 Old Louisville Road, Garden City
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
School · 3.9 mi
301 Buckhalter Rd, Savannah
Healthcare3
Map of Garden City
245 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Savannah Intl Ap Hcn 72207 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chatham County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Savannah 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Pooler 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Port Wentworth 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Georgetown 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Henderson 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bloomingdale 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Thunderbolt 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Whitemarsh Island 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Isle of Hope 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Montgomery 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Augusta Road Garden City, Bellemare ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green-Meldrim House, Savannah, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gingerbread House in Savannah, Photoartel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah HD Lady and Sons01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Savannah, GA USA Central of Georgia terminal, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Savannah, GA USA Telfair Academy, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA Savannah First Bryan Baptist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Savannah–Ogeechee Canal01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah HD Mickve sq pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah J G Low HD Oglethorpe02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Isaiahdavenporthouse2009, Cybersquire79, CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- GA Savannah Owens-Thomas House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA-Savannah 1899 1 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- GA Savannah Scarbrough House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carver Village Historic District (06), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Cuyler-Brownville HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Central of GA RR Eichberg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OliverSturgesHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- GA Savannah Customhouse02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal, Savannah, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GHS-Hodgson-Hall, Brendanghs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA Savannah Telfair Acad01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Army Under Secretary visits Savannah Port (9677873671), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, Public domain
- Forsyth park fountain, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- First African Baptist Church, Savannah (Chatham County, Georgia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- SCAD Anderson Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Savannah, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- CG223 Georgia RR Museum, Caseyjonz, Public domain
- GA Savannah HD St John Baptist tall pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 230 Savannah, Georgia, XeresNelro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flannery oconnor home, JRempel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GA Savannah Central of GA RR HQ Msm Art02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Low House (1), Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mercerhouse001, Kyle Kesselring from Canal Winchester, OH, CC BY 2.0
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