Thunderbolt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise with Onboard Entertainment
Savannah's 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour
Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
Old Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour
1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah
Our pick of the best Thunderbolt Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Great time
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The DeSoto
Beautiful hotel, great staff and in the middle of the historic district. The draw back is the pool bar never opened in the 5 days we were there and there was 8 chase lounge chairs around the pool (2 were ripped) and 40 people looking for someplace to lay in the sun!! Would stay there again but wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Beach House Resort Hilton Head
The staff was great. Our room was dated and had cockroaches in the bathroom. They did move us but hard to forget. Restaurant and pool are very nice. Great to be so close to the beach and the Tiki Hut was fun with great music.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District by IHG
Room was clean and staff was very attentive
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG
I asked if I could leave one day early because my husband hurt his shoulder. The woman at the desk said yes and there would be no charge for the last day. If there would be a charge we would stay. I got my receipt and I was charged $100.00 more for our second day! We want to go back next year but ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Savannah Midtown
Very good hot and cold breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles, muffins, toast, bananas, yogurt and assorted beverages. King size bed was comfortable and a/c worked great.
Reviewed on 21 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.
