At a glance
#12 of 19 Tourist attractions in SavannahLocalGuideWorld score: 4.72
Rating breakdown
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5 ★75%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★5%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Rousakis Plaza Echo Square?
- Rousakis Plaza Echo Square is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 63 reviews.
- How does Rousakis Plaza Echo Square rank in Savannah?
- Rousakis Plaza Echo Square is #12 of 19 Tourist attractions in Savannah by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Rousakis Plaza Echo Square located?
- 305 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401 — 0.5 km from the center of Savannah.
Stand in the middle of the square on the X facing out towards the water and speak. You will hear a reverb. But anyone else in the square won't hear it.
If you do it just right to get the desired echo experience, it's a very cool location to check out along the great waterfront of downtown Savannah. I found it thanks to a Virtual Geocache here.
This place is wild! No explanation how this happens when you talk to yourself there but you echo to yourself and to others you sound normal. Stand on the X and see if you can figure it out. Nice little stop on River Street. Free
I’ve been coming to River Street for 24 years and never knew about this spot until this past week. It’s insane! Definitely an anomaly you have to check out. If you happen to see the man with the saxophone hear him out!! He’s full of knowledge about the square and will perform a few songs for you to hear the difference. He’s amazing! Make sure you tip him!! He’s providing a free service and is a veteran!!
The so-called “Echo Square” (a small section of Rousakis Plaza) at 305 E. River Street is easily missed. Look for 4 short, curved planters around a circular plaza resembling a compass opposite the shops Bob’s Your Uncle and Fannie’s Your Aunt. Supposedly, if you stand in the center and speak, you’ll hear your voice echoing back to you but no one standing outside the square will be able to hear what you say. We found the auditory phenomenon underwhelming, perhaps due to the ambient noise from the crowds on River Street.
X marks the spot alright. Face the water and talk. If solo hold your phone to your ear and pretend you're talking to someone else. Makes you look a little saner. No one passing by seems to know about the spot and you may be the only one.
I visited River Street Sweets. I bought the best Pralines and Bear Claws I've ever eaten. Afterwards I sat on the Harbor and watched the Queen and other tour boats come and go. I then attempted to get a shot of the Waving Girl,due to construction I couldn't get close enough. First thing ,next visit though.It was a wonderful vacation day.
WE went on a Bike tour (which was Phenomenal) and Trolley all day and neither mentioned this Square.
It was a MUST see fun moment that we entertained ourselves AND invited passer by's to try it as well. SO FUN for all ages :)
It was a MUST see fun moment that we entertained ourselves AND invited passer by's to try it as well. SO FUN for all ages :)
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