Like Charleston, its slightly to the north neighbor, Savannah is a gracious old coastal city with a deeply southern soul. Founded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733, Savannah grew into a planter's port, shipping cotton to the Northeast and England. Happily, it survived the Civil War intact. Today';s Savannah is one of the most beautiful and perfectly preserved cities in America. Its distinctive squares are bordered by warm red-brick. Federal-style houses, and a myriad of fine restaurants offer friendly Southern hospitality. On the historic Isle of Hope, discover the grand houses of Savannah's elite. And tour Wormsloe, an eloquent example of Southern plantation life.