Chattanooga

Travel Guide
Chattanooga featuring forests, boating and a river or creek
This city in Tennessee offers outdoor adventure, historic landmarks and family fun. Visit mountain tops and riverside parks to find out why they call this the Scenic City.

With Civil War monuments, an aquarium, interactive museums, nature and arts, Chattanooga has a diverse range of attractions. After a successful redevelopment of its downtown area and waterfront, Chattanooga  now also boasts a scenic riverside walkway. Head to the nearby mountains to get a view of it all.

Chattanooga straddles the Tennessee River in the southeast of the state. The river divides the city into north and south, with four bridges connecting the two districts. Among these bridges is the pedestrian-only Walnut Street Bridge. Cross it to get to the North Shore and visit Coolidge Park, a great place for kids, with a fountain to splash in and a carousel to ride.

Attractions in the waterfront area include the Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum. Nearby, art lovers will appreciate the sculpture garden and Houston Museum of Decorative Arts between Market and Veterans bridges. From here, do the Tennessee Riverwalk or join a river cruise.

Just a 20-minute drive from Chattanooga city centre, Lookout Mountain offers outdoor activities. Stare in awe at the towering Ruby Falls and take in the views from Rock City Gardens. For an adventure, step aboard the Incline Railway, one of the world’s steepest passenger railways.

See remnants of the American Civil War at Point Park and the Battles for Chattanooga Museum. Extending across the Tennessee-Georgia border is Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, which honours the 1863 Civil War battles.

Back in downtown Chattanooga, getting around is easy. A free electric shuttle runs all day along Broad Street, one of the city’s main thoroughfares, to the parks on the north side of the river. The route starts at the landmark Chattanooga Choo Choo, the train station named after Glenn Miller’s famous song. The terminal is now an entertainment precinct with plenty of dining options.

With Mexican and barbecue street food, traditional burger joints and fine-dining restaurants, Chattanooga’s culinary scene is as diverse as its attractions. If you can, visit the free Chattanooga Street Food Festival in summer and the Chattanooga Chili Cook-Off in autumn. This is when Chattanooga is at its best!

Where to stay in Chattanooga

Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
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East Ridge

Notable for its waterfalls, restaurants and shopping, East Ridge is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Chattanooga. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park or Chattanooga Zoo.

East Ridge
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Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.

Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association
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North Chattanooga

While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.

North Chattanooga
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St. Elmo Improvement League

St. Elmo Improvement League might not have many top sights, but Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Lookout Mountain Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

St. Elmo Improvement League
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MLK University

MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.

MLK University
District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
100 West 21st Street, Chattanooga, TN
The price is S$113 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
S$113
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (931 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and quiet. It seems to be an older property that was renovated, so some aspects are out of date. The continental breakfast was very good with a nice variety."

Reviewed on 24 Mar,2024

District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Read House
The Read House
4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is S$197 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$197
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,552 reviews)
"The Read House was beautiful, and I liked that it had historic charm and ambiance. The service (valet, doorman, front desk, bartender, etc.) was excellent, and the valet was always pretty quick to retrieve our car. We stayed in the historic tower which was nice, and it was probably the most comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

The Read House
Baymont by Wyndham East Ridge / Chattanooga
Baymont by Wyndham East Ridge / Chattanooga
2.5 out of 5
6674 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is S$127 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$127
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"Very nice room. Clean. Very comfortable"

Reviewed on 26 Mar,2024

Baymont by Wyndham East Ridge / Chattanooga
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Sobro
Sentral Sobro
4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (779 reviews)
"Our first apartmentP303 was in the other building and the ventilation system was very noisy (whining electrical motor sound) Bad access in and out of that building due to a ripped out elevator control box !! After complaining we were given a studio apartment in the main building. Apartment 609 had ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Sentral Sobro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Premier SoBro
4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"This property is a perfect location for anyone that want to enjoy Broadway and it's surroundings... everything is in walking distance, shops, bars and restaurants! We will stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Placemakr Music Row
Placemakr Music Row
4 out of 5
1600 McGavock St, Nashville, TN
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
"Great experience overall, front desk staff was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Placemakr Music Row
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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