Chattanooga

This family owned and operated historic Italian neighborhood is filled with restaurants, a coffee house, art gallery, and plenty of gardens, plazas and courtyards. Stretching over 1.5 city blocks, and set high atop stone cliffs that plunge into the river below you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Tennessee River, downtown Chattanooga, and the Walnut Street Bridge.

One of the best known things about Chattanooga, the Choo Choo complex houses several restaurants, a hotel, gift shop, distillery, escape room, bocci ball court and more. In the winters the gardens are transformed into an ice skating rink

With over 500 animals exhibited, representing over 200 different species, many of which are endangered, this little 13 acre zoo is committed to engaging and inspiring our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creating meaningful connections between people and animals.

Cool little side adventure with a little walking trail to sunset rock. The site is very well-maintained and it’s very easy to park and view the surrounding areas. I would suggest going up and camera because the views of Chattanooga are breathtaking. Be careful of the roads that Google might bring you up because they are very narrow and some parts and can be difficult to navigate with a large vehicle.

his museum will provide hours of entertainment for the kiddos with engaging, learning-rich experiences. They offer art, music, and field science areas, along with a water-themed zone called RiverPlay, a rooftop exhibit, an inventor's workshop, and a temporary exhibit space. Tourist attraction in Chattanooga

Featuring paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, video, and new media from the 1700s to the present, The Hunter Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibits illustrate the diversity of the American story and the creativity of the American spirit. The Hunter Museum presents an exciting array of exhibitions, lectures, family friendly events, social gatherings, and much more year round.

This local attraction offers gorgeous views of the Chattanooga Valley and a friendly voice-over guide during your trip. At the bottom of the incline, you will find a great collection of unique shops, restaurants, and attractions. There isn’t any air circulation in the rail cars, so we don’t recommend going on a hot day. Parking is $2.45 for the whole day.

A unit of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park located on Lookout Mountain. The site of the Civil War battle is commonly referred to as "The Battle Above the Clouds." The visitor center houses a 33' by 13' mural painted by James Walker, an eyewitness to the battle, and has several short audio-visual presentations about the painting and battles for Chattanooga.

This vast cave system is rated as one of the top ten caves in the US and is known for its incredible array of diverse, 100% natural cave formations. Visitors can enjoy a 45-minute tour, pan for gemstones, enjoy the thrill of a go-kart ride, or relax by a camp fire while taking in the spectacular views of both Lookout Mountain and Raccoon Mountain.

A beautiful walk on a very creative trail between boulders, over bridges, above bluffs and waterfalls. The almost 180 degree overlook view of the valley below is breathtaking. You really can see 7 states at once! This is a great family adventure, with your walk ending in the delightful Fairyland Caverns which holds hand-crafted, larger than life dioramas of classic childhood fairy tales rendered in retro glowing paints.

Pick your adventure! Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator to see ancient cave formations along the cavern trail to the thundering falls.

This is great way to experience Chattanooga from a unique perspective. Board sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, and dinner cruises while traveling down the TN River and enjoying picture-perfect views of Lookout Mountain and all the beautiful nature this great city has to offer!

Situated on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, this Aquarium is home to 10000 animals and an IMAX theater. Dive into two worlds of wonder and excitement at the top-rated aquarium in America with the freshwater exhibits in the River Journey building followed by sharks, jellyfish and more in the Ocean Journey building. Experience two aquariums in one day.

Take a trip back in time to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum provides an interactive, historical experience that adds an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee.