Thunderbolt Travel Guide
Savannah
Visit Thunderbolt
Popular places to visit
River Street
Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
Forsyth Park
With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Savannah Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Savannah Convention Center during your trip to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Savannah State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah State University as part of your travels around Savannah. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Hunter Army Airfield
Hunter Army Airfield is just one of the places to see in Savannah, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Old Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Thunderbolt
Hyatt Regency Savannah
A very nice location
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The DeSoto
Bright beautiful hotel in a great location, near most of the attractions. Helpful friendly staff. Nice pool, bar and restaurant. Definitely the hotel I would pick when I return in the future.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
We were given drink tokens at check in & offered water, coffee, & fruit. Front desk was excellent! Valet was quick but not friendly & never opened a single car door arriving or departing. You can hear conversations & walking from the hallway inside the room & the hallways smelled musty, “like a men’s ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Beach House Resort Hilton Head
Easy check in process, clean room with ocean view, great beach access and outdoor pool, convenient location that’s walkable to plenty of nearby shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Savannah Midtown
The staff was very rude to people over the phone while I was at the check-in desk. Even though it was a busy holiday weekend, it was just early morning when I arrived.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
River Street Inn
Due to treatment by the staff, I consider this place a dump. Never again
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thunderbolt
Whitemarsh Island
When in Whitemarsh Island, you can plan a visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Savannah Bend Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dutch Island
While there might not be top attractions in Dutch Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marine Education Center and Aquarium and Isle of Hope Marina.
Midtown
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Blackshear
While Blackshear may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Savannah River.
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.
Dixon Park
Though Dixon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.
