Foxy Loxy on Bull Street is the morning anchor - Mexican-roasted coffee, breakfast tacos, and a lending library out back. Graveface Records and Curiosities for vinyl, taxidermy, and genuine weirdness. Starlandia Art Supply for Holbein paints and a wall of handmade zines. Starland Yard for the communal backyard energy that defines the whole district.
3 things to do, 3 shops, all in Starland District.
Best things to do in Starland District.
Things to do in the Starland District cluster around De Soto and Victory: Starland Yard for picnic-table afternoons and rotating food trucks, Victory North on East Victory Drive for touring acts with a beer garden that outlasts the encore, and ARTS Southeast over in Thomas Square putting Southeast artists in shows with real curatorial backbone.
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Victory North Savannah
$ · Live music venue
Live music and event venue on East Victory Drive pulling touring acts into the Starland orbit. The beer garden keeps people around long after the last encore fades out.
Community-rooted gallery in the Thomas Square area championing Southeast artists through rotating shows with actual curatorial ambition. Work here is meant to challenge, not just coordinate with someone's sofa.
Open-air food truck park and hangout on De Soto with picnic tables, cold drinks, and rotating vendors. It functions as the communal backyard for the whole Starland District, and most good nights here start unplanned.
Shopping in the Starland District runs heavy on the specialist end. Graveface on W. 40th handles vinyl, horror VHS, and taxidermy under one roof, Starlandia stocks paints and zines for the SCAD crowd, and E. Shaver's Starland outpost keeps the Southern lit shelf serious. Three stores, three obsessions, zero overlap.
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Graveface Records & Curiosities
$$ · Store
Vinyl, taxidermy squirrels, original VHS horror films, and pinball machines share shelf space at this W. 40th Street anchor of the Starland revival. Owner Ryan Graveface moved down from Chicago in 2011, and the horror and punk sections run seriously deep.
Independent art supply shop carrying new and used materials, dubbed Savannah's coolest art store by Visit Savannah. It's clearly run by people who actually make things, which shows in what they stock and how they talk about it.
A quieter outpost of Savannah's beloved independent bookshop, with a strong Southern lit section and staff picks worth trusting. Less foot traffic than the downtown flagship, which means more time browsing without dodging elbows.
Yes. Starland is compact, roughly a 6-by-4 block grid south of Forsyth Park. You can cover the core galleries, cafes, and murals on foot in an afternoon. Sidewalks are uneven in spots due to old oaks and roots, so wear flat shoes. Connecting north into the historic squares takes about 15-20 minutes on foot.
How do I get to Starland District from the airport?
Savannah/Hilton Head International is about 20 minutes northwest by car. Rideshare typically runs $30-40. There's no direct public transit from the airport, so taxi, rideshare, or a rental car are your realistic options. Hotel shuttles to downtown exist but rarely drop in Starland itself, so expect a short onward hop south.
Does Uber work in Savannah?
Yes, and it is the easy default. Open Uber or Lyft first; both cover the airport and the Historic District without fuss. For short trips within much of downtown, the free Downtowner app runs on-demand rides at no charge, which is worth using when you are just bouncing between squares. Taxis can also be called or hailed if you need one and the apps are slow.
What are typical gallery and shop opening hours in Starland District?
Most independent shops and galleries open around 11:00 and close by 17:00 or 18:00. Many are closed Monday and Tuesday. Coffee spots open earlier, around 7:00 or 8:00. First Friday of the month brings extended evening hours for art walks, with galleries staying open until 21:00 or later.
What are the best free things to do in Starland District?
Walk the mural and street-art route along the main north-south corridor and its side streets - new pieces appear regularly. Browse the design and vintage shops without buying. The monthly First Friday art walk is free to attend. The large public park just north costs nothing to enter and connects you to the historic district.
Is it safe to walk around Starland District at night?
The main commercial strip is generally fine in the evening, especially when restaurants and bars are open. Side streets get dark and quiet after 22:00, so stick to lit blocks or use rideshare for the few-block hop back to downtown hotels. Standard city awareness applies. Solo walkers commonly report no issues on the core streets.
What's the best month for outdoor activities in Savannah?
March through early May, and October to mid-November. Daytime temperatures sit in the 65-78°F range with low humidity. Summer months (June-September) bring 90°F heat, heavy humidity, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms - plan indoor breaks between 13:00 and 16:00. Winter is mild but can be damp; January lows hover near 40°F.
Can I rent a bike in Starland District?
Yes. Several downtown shops rent cruisers and hybrids by the hour or day, typically $20-35 for a day. Savannah is flat and bike-friendly on residential streets, though main avenues lack dedicated lanes. The ride from Starland north through the squares to the river is about 15 minutes. Helmets are usually included on request.
