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Bonaventure Cemetery

5,765 Reviews

#15 of 233 things to do in Savannah

Sights & Landmarks, Cemeteries

Closed Now: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404-3295

Open today: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Bonaventure Cemetery was developed on the historically-significant site of Bonaventure Plantation. The peaceful setting rests on a scenic bluff of the Wilmington River, east of Savannah. The site was purchased for a private cemetery in 1846 and...more

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Amber M

Waynesville, North Carolina

244

Reviewed 2 days ago

It's a cemetary, but it's beautiful!

It's hard to imagine that you go on vacation and you know months in advance YOU MUST GO TO BONAVENTURE CEMETARY ON VACATION :-). But yes, you must. It's beautiful and there's so much history there, not just the fact that it's history cause the...More

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kimsA2955HB

Loveland, United States

123

Reviewed 3 days ago

Spooky

The rich history isn't lost but the hanging Spanish moss and old monuments to residence long ago make this a must see spot.

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Thornton C

4331

Reviewed 3 days ago

This is a magnificent cemetery, filled with spanish moss hanging on elegant live oak trees.

Bonaventrue's grounds are beautiful, especially in early March when the thousand of azaleas are in bloom, and many of the tombstones are elaborately carved. Many people walk a path to see Johnny Mercer's grave. If you are young, you probably want know the many great...More

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meganpJ4605PT

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Gorgeous

I have always wanted to go to Bonaventure Cemetery. Last December when my husband and I went, he was uninterested in walking around a cemetery. Once we stopped at the ‘gift shop’ he changed his tune. The ladies in the shop gave us a little...More

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tlcrockett2323

Carmel, Indiana

11317

Reviewed 3 days ago

Must See

It is worth the drive and ask at the Visitors Center for directions. The tree and the landscape plus the age of the plots are very impressive. We have been more than once over the years.

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Mark L

Tennessee

10450

Reviewed 4 days ago

Victorian Cemetary with Historic Sights

Get yourself a guided walking tour of this amazing place. Plan on spending 2-3 hours by foot. Johnny Mercer as well as many Savannah notables are buried here along with some of the most magnificent sculpture work.

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Richard R

Grand Junction, Colorado

9916

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Ships Reunion

Our visit to the cemetery was great. We saw A lot of history there. The monuments, and beautiful trees with Spanish miss were beautiful and creepy.

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Matt B

Knoxville, Tennessee

221

Reviewed 5 days ago

A beautiful place to visit!

This is a lovely place to visit when in Savannah, it is a short drive from downtown, and is a peaceful break. Be sure to see John Mercer, who wrote Moon River!

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CltGirl129

Charlotte, North Carolina

20921

Reviewed 1 week ago

Oldest Cemetary

Past this cemetary as we walked to dinner a few times. Lots of history, some raised tombs and grass!

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aida68

Miami, Florida

16630

Reviewed 1 week ago

The best!

Bonaventure Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful and full of amazing movie worth stories. Amazing place to take pictures.

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Stacy_michelle

Will the tour be cancelled if it rains?

January 23, 2018|

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Probably, but you can tour it without the guide... it pretty awasome

MaggiePerez67

Can you really drink martinis or champagne at this cemetary?

October 23, 2017|

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Yes as long as it’s plastic cups and not partying

lworthy1950

There are 4 of us going in a couple of weeks, but 2 members of the group are not big "walkers". Is this a hike, or a stroll? I'm assuming there are plenty of benches and shade trees, but I was wondering if there is a lot of uphill walking. Are there water fountains on the grounds or should we take our own water? Average age of this group is 68. We are in Savannah for 3 days, but from what I can tell, this is a "must see". What do you think?

April 11, 2017|

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This is a "long" stroll. "..plenty of benches" is a stretch, but there are a few and it can be driven through as well. Bring water and you will love it. It's very shaded. Enjoy

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