Gallery 209/ River Street Gallery Stroll through two floors of gorgeous artwork. These galleries sell paintings and sculptures, along with a fine selection of jewelery. *209 E. River St. *236-4583 *207 E. River St. *234-7200 The Cinnamon Bear Country Store This charming little gift shop carries a variety of souveneirs and other treasures. Not only do they carry the typical souveneirs (t-shirts, shot glasses, mugs, hats, etc), but they also have an extensive collection of fine Savannah cookbooks. The Cinnamon Bear also sells some delicious southern sauces, dips, and mixes. Just ask one of the friendly clerks for suggestions. *205 E. River St. *233-0871 Exotic Cigars This is a small shop, located at the East end of the street. They carry many fine cigars and accessories, along with several cool t-shirts. The owner of this shop always has a smile on her face and plays great music. *507 E. River St. *234-7737 Thomas Leather Thomas Leather is located at the end of West River Street. They carry an array of first-rate leather products and t-shirts. Call for their hours of operation. They often close early. *303 W. River St. *495-0016 The Open-Air Market First of all, they have bathrooms! Also, the market is filled with products from independent vendors. Shop around for unique items. The vendors are constantly introducing new creations. Also, different vendors come and go. First Friday on the River On the first friday of every month, vendors set up craft tents. They set up between Drayton and Abercorn ramps on the side of the street by the river. They sell anything from jewelery, to handmade clothing, to glass suncatchers. Also, there is a fireworks display at 9:30 pm. Call the Savannah Waterfront Association for information on upcoming events. *Savannah Waterfront Association: 234-0295 Street Artists Take a break from your walking, and stop to view some beautiful artwork from one of the locals. They usually display their paintings around them, as they paint. Take some time to talk with the artists; they are usually quite friendly. Street Musicians This is one of the aspects of Savannah that makes our city so unique (and fun!). You will see saxophonists, guitarists, banjo players, singers, bongo players, and others along the street. Right across from the Abercorn ramp, a group gets together every evening to entertain visitors. The nicest musician is Bob, who will gladly play his "Homegrown Tomato" song for you. Street Entertainers Between Drayton and Abercorn ramps, on the river side, people perform various acts. There is usually a guy on a tall unicyle that juggles fire. Often you can catch the amazing break dancers . Other dance troupes and singers perform as well. Savannah Roses Take a hand-crafted palmetto rose home to remember your trip to Savannah. Shop around first. There are a lot of people who will try to sell them to you. Ugie, AKA Red, makes the best ones on River Street! Contributed by Kelly Fischer