River Street is a bustling shopping and arts district along the Savannah River, showcasing businesses housed within converted cotton warehouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. More than 70 businesses line the district, including over two dozen casual and upscale restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine options. Beautiful art galleries, hip and elegant boutiques, and antique stores also line the district, along with brewpubs and vibrant nightlife spots. Public art abound throughout the district, including the Olympic Torch Sculpture, which was constructed in honor of Savannah's hosting of the yachting events at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, and the iconic Waving Girl Statue, transplanted from Elba Island.