Chatham district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a town in Chatham district, Georgia, United States, home to about 2,622 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 43 museums, 25 churches and 22 parks. The must-see places are Oatland Island Wildlife Center Picnic Pavilion (4 km), Savannah Priory (6 km) and Old Fort Jackson (7 km).

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Thunderbolt, Georgia
Thunderbolt, Chatham district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thunderbolt at a glance

Location
Chatham district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 2,622
Coordinates
32.0335° N, 81.0498° W
Places within 50 km
235 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Thunderbolt

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Forts & heritage near Thunderbolt

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Roger Lacy (Lacey) Historic Stone Marker (1 km); the best-known is Old Fort Jackson (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Thunderbolt

46 museums within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Thunderbolt Museum (1 km); the best-known is Congregation Mickve Israel (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Thunderbolt

28 churches within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Islands Christian Church (5 km); the best-known is The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Thunderbolt

23 parks within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Avondale Park (3 km); the best-known is Oatland Island Wildlife Center Picnic Pavilion (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Thunderbolt

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Butter Bean Beach (12 km); the best-known is South Beach Marina (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thunderbolt

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thunderbolt. The closest is Savannah Botanical Gardens (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Thunderbolt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thunderbolt
  2. 7 km Forsyth Park · park, Chatham
  3. 1 km Susie King Taylor Square · park, Chatham
  4. 7 km Old Fort Jackson · fort, Chatham
  5. 1 km Fort Jackson · fort, Chatham
  6. 5 km Oatland Island Wildlife Center Picnic Pavilion · island, Chatham
  7. 4 km Back to Thunderbolt

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    Within 15 km of Thunderbolt

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thunderbolt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8495Roger Lacy (Lacey) Historic Stone Marker (1 km)
    Museums4346Thunderbolt Museum (1 km)
    Churches2528Islands Christian Church (5 km)
    Parks2223Avondale Park (3 km)
    Beaches & coast2023Butter Bean Beach (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Savannah Botanical Gardens (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1418Elba Island (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Causton Bluff (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Lake Mayer Community Park (7 km)
    Other attractions23Savannah Priory (6 km)

    Thunderbolt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thunderbolt?

    Oatland Island Wildlife Center Picnic Pavilion (island, about 4 km), Savannah Priory (attraction, about 6 km), Old Fort Jackson (fort, about 7 km), Fort Jackson (fort, about 7 km), Susie King Taylor Square (park, about 7 km), Forsyth Park (park, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thunderbolt?

    235 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 43 museums, 25 churches, 22 parks, 20 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thunderbolt?

    Roger Lacy (Lacey) Historic Stone Marker, about 1 km by road; Civil War Battery Gun Placement (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Thunderbolt?

    Thunderbolt Museum, about 1 km by road; Savannah African Art Museum (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thunderbolt?

    Islands Christian Church, about 5 km by road; East Savannah Church of God (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thunderbolt?

    Start in Thunderbolt, visit Forsyth Park, then Susie King Taylor Square, then Old Fort Jackson, then Fort Jackson, then Oatland Island Wildlife Center Picnic Pavilion, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thunderbolt?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Thunderbolt

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thunderbolt’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thunderbolt on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.