Mercer Williams House

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil made this the most famous house in Savannah, with its chronicle of the murder that took place here. Antiques dealer Jim Williams, who was ultimately acquitted, has since died, but the fascination with him and his house remains. A few years ago his sister opened the main floor of the house for visits. (She resides upstairs.) The focus is on the house’s history (it was built for a relative of songwriter Johnny Mercer) and the stunning collection of museum-quality antiques that Williams amassed, rather than on its sordid past. Tours are led by docents and advance tickets may be purchased online. The gift shop is worth a browse.