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 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 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 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.

SCAD Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at SCAD Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Things to do

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

Old Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour

Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Narrated Port Tour Cruise of Savannah
Top hotels in Thunderbolt

The Desoto Savannah
The room was extremely clean as well as the linens.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Everything was great, the pool is a little outdated, but we had a great time.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
The Extra charges after arriving
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Very nice. Clean rooms. Great staff.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
The staff was clueless. Moved rooms due to issues. Out keys were always being disconnected. The couple we traveled with were given keys to our room “by mistake”. Our “upgraded room” was under a conf room or restaurant that had people moving things around two nights in a row at 4:00am. Then they claimed ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Beach House Resort Hilton Head
Beautiful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Wormsloe Historic Site and Bonaventure Cemetery.

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 Lafayette Square.

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.
