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.
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.
Activities
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Savannah's 13 Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Tour
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Thunderbolt Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Savannah
The hotel location is great. We had a balcony room which had a killer view. While the staff was great and I did appreciate things like storing luggage after checkout so we could explore downtown, the hotel could definitely use some improvements. Maybe it was just age with some things and the hotel ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Desoto Savannah
Went there for pool and pull was closed. The pool area was not nice. Paid for balcony room and couldn't go on balcony. No chairs etc. Some of the staff was excellent others were not friendly at all.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Marriott Savannah Riverfront
N/a
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Savannah Downtown/Historic District
Great hotel!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
The loft room is awesome! Huge two story windows over looking the river. Great restaurant on property!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Savannah Historic District by IHG
Our room was hot. The ac didn’t work well.
Reviewed on 4 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.
