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Chippewa Square

Bull Street, Between Hull and Perry Streets, Savannah, GA (Downtown)
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Ranked #43 of 112 attractions in Savannah
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Many historic attractions are located at this city square, which is named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812.
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Hobart, IN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

You can go to the exact location on the square where Tom Hanks filmed the Forrest Gump shots, but the actual bench has been removed to the Museum on the Visitor's center. Everyone was pretending to sit on the bench and got pictures. I don't remember which direction it is, but it is on the backside of the statue.

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Tempe, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

A bit chilly in March so April may be better for a visit. Great huge shade trees all over historical district.

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Savannah, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

A lovely spot to sit and read a good book In the heart of our unique city. We have many squares and the are all beautiful.

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

All the squares downtown are cool and quiet, but this one's near a church and the bells add to the calm. Also nearby is a great little bbq place called Angel's--take out and eat here!

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Palmyra, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

In its own right, Chippewa Square is tranquil and simply beautiful. In addition, it's whre the scene in-which Forrest Gump was sitting on a bench while waiting the bus, was filmed. Very charming.

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Morganfield, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

loved all the squares! serene, tranquil yet busy and beautiful great place to visit Savannah is beautiful overall

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Greenville, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

The park contains the statute of Oglethorope who founded Savannah! GREAT expresso shop on corner and nice shops on that same street.

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Marion, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

We did not know Forest Gump was filmed here until we arrived at the Birthplace, it added to the thrill of visiting there.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

Great atmosphere to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and the paper. Gallery Espresso is on the square and is a wonderful coffee house.

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Pacifica, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

It was a nice square to visit. You can see the place they filmed the bus stop bench scenes in Forrest Gump. But the bench is not there. Its at the Savannah Visitor Center museum.

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