I spent 4 days in Savannah, Georgia. Here are 5 things that were worth it and one I'd skip next time.

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room is a culinary institution in Savannah. The original Wilkes boarding house opened in 1870, but Sema Wilkes took over in 1943, serving her delicious Southern food to hungry patrons.

After waiting outside for about 45 minutes, we were invited to sit at a communal table with six other people.

The all-you-can-eat spread, which was already on the table when we sat down, included every Southern staple imaginable, from fried chicken and macaroni and cheese to house-made pickles and okra with tomatoes. I counted about 30 different dishes, and that was before the dessert options of banana pudding or peach cobbler arrived.

Dining at Mrs. Wilkes costs $30 a person and is cash only.

I'm usually not a fan of gimmicky museums, but the American Prohibition Museum located in the heart of Savannah's City Market, was worth the $21.

We got to explore the only museum in the country dedicated to Prohibition, and it has 200 historic artifacts, restored cars from the 1920s, and interactive displays that help to bring history to life.

After perusing the museum's galleries, I ended up in a cool 1920s-inspired speakeasy and ordered a Chatham Artillery punch — a strong drink of rum, bourbon, sparkling wine, brandy, lemon, and sugar.

I learned that the drink is part of Savannah's storied history and supposedly dates back to the 1800s.

When I think of Savannah, or any Southern city, I have preconceived notions of the type of food I'm going to be eating — most include something fried or seafood.

Although Savannah has plenty of that, the Secret East Side/Port City Walking Food Tour we did taught me that not everything has to be battered and fried to be delicious.

The tour was about three hours long and stopped at six different places where our group of 12 tried a sampling of dishes. Some of the items included a South African-inspired chicken sandwich, a braised-beef taco, a fried pork chop, and a scoop of ice cream from a shop that's been open since 1919.

Overall, it was worth the $68 I paid. But next time I'd probably do one of the other food tours the company offers to try different restaurants and dishes.

One of my favorite activities we did in Savannah was the narrated harbor sightseeing riverboat cruise. It takes place on a red-and-white paddle-wheel boat, lasts about an hour and a half, and costs $35 for adults and $22 for kids.

During the cruise, we passed by the port of Savannah and the historic riverfront. Then we made our way to Old Fort Jackson, where there was a cannon-fire display complete with actors dressed in period garb.

The boat had indoor and outdoor seating, but I chose to sit outside to see everything better. I spotted a few bald eagles flying overhead and admired the unique skyline of Savannah's historic district.

One touristy thing I can never get enough of is a sightseeing trolley or bus. I've done these types of activities in Key West, Paris, Barcelona, and now Savannah, and they continue to be worth the money for me.

The Old Town Trolley Tour in Savannah started at $39 a person, but goes up depending on the day and how many people have bought tickets already.

I rode around the city all day, and it was so fun. The trolley picks up guests from set locations, and you can get on and off as often as you wish. I loved the freedom of being able to explore different areas or grab a snack or cup of coffee.

While riding, the drivers also double as tour guides, telling us about historic monuments or famous places. Every driver had a different set of facts, so even if I passed by a location more than once, I learned something new each time.

Doing a ghost tour in Savannah is one of the most hyped-up attractions, but I'm not one to walk through cemeteries at night. When I saw there was a comedy ghost tour that combined the history of the city with a bit of lighthearted fun, I was intrigued.

Our $33, 90-minute tour took place on an air-conditioned bus, which was nice. But that was about the only highlight for me.

Although some people might enjoy the type of humor on the tour, I didn't find our host that funny. I thought their jokes were more self-deprecating than anything else. Throughout the tour, costume-clad characters also joined our bus to tell a story about the historical figures they were representing. The storylines were fine, but again, not funny to me.

In the middle of the tour, the bus stopped for about 15 minutes at a local bar for drinks. When we got back to the bus, the guide noticed at least five people ditched the tour — I kind of wish I'd done the same.