Outdoor, Fun & Iconic activities
Iconic sites
The Chattanooga Choo Choo campus is located in the heart of downtown. It offers restaurants, lodging, and entertainment
151 locals recommend
Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StThe Chattanooga Choo Choo campus is located in the heart of downtown. It offers restaurants, lodging, and entertainment
Incline #2 was constructed in 1895 the original Incline #1 was built in 1885. Number 1 was later demolished and #2 remains as you see it today.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveIncline #2 was constructed in 1895 the original Incline #1 was built in 1885. Number 1 was later demolished and #2 remains as you see it today.
https://www.rubyfalls.com
Discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928 and opened to the public to enjoy in 1929. Named after his wife Ruby. It is one of the nations larges and deepest waterfalls open to the public.
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
https://www.rubyfalls.com
Discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928 and opened to the public to enjoy in 1929. Named after his wife Ruby. It is one of the nations larges and deepest waterfalls open to the public.
Kid adventures
Not your ordinary museum... Kids are encouraged to touch. Designed to inspire all children to explore, innovate, create, and play.
130 locals recommend
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StNot your ordinary museum... Kids are encouraged to touch. Designed to inspire all children to explore, innovate, create, and play.
Family adventures
https://chattanoogaducks.com
See Chattanooga from the Tennessee River. A narrated boat tour aboard our authentic renovated WWII amphibious duck boat. (Look on Groupon for a coupon)
83 locals recommend
Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront Pkwyhttps://chattanoogaducks.com
See Chattanooga from the Tennessee River. A narrated boat tour aboard our authentic renovated WWII amphibious duck boat. (Look on Groupon for a coupon)
http://www.chattzoo.org
Small city zoo, located minutes from downtown. This is a great spot to take the kids. Pros : it’s usually not too busy.
155 locals recommend
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw Avehttp://www.chattzoo.org
Small city zoo, located minutes from downtown. This is a great spot to take the kids. Pros : it’s usually not too busy.
https://highpointclimbing.com/landing/
Fun for the entire family. Indoor climbing or climb the outside wall high above Broad street. Parking in the garage attached to the facility would b the best option.
124 locals recommend
High Point Climbing
219 Broad Sthttps://highpointclimbing.com/landing/
Fun for the entire family. Indoor climbing or climb the outside wall high above Broad street. Parking in the garage attached to the facility would b the best option.
https://www.tnaqua.org
Located where Chattanooga first began, the riverfront. Opening in 1992, the aquarium featured one of the first fresh water aquariums. Later to add the IMAX theatre in 1996 and the salt water aquarium in 2005
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad Sthttps://www.tnaqua.org
Located where Chattanooga first began, the riverfront. Opening in 1992, the aquarium featured one of the first fresh water aquariums. Later to add the IMAX theatre in 1996 and the salt water aquarium in 2005
Outdoor adventures & hiking
Great guide for finding hiking spots around Chattanooga
https://www.alltrails.com/us/tennessee/chattanooga
http://gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon
Great state park with access from Lookout Mtn. Or from Trenton, Ga. We personally like accessing the trails from the Trenton access point. But if you want to explore the state park use the Lookout Mtn. access point.
198 locals recommend
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rdhttp://gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon
Great state park with access from Lookout Mtn. Or from Trenton, Ga. We personally like accessing the trails from the Trenton access point. But if you want to explore the state park use the Lookout Mtn. access point.
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls About two hours drive, “day trip” to the falls. Wonderful hike!
144 locals recommend
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls Lnhttps://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls About two hours drive, “day trip” to the falls. Wonderful hike!
https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/fall-creek-falls
Around 42+ miles from the house this park offers some great hiking and camping
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp Rdhttps://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/fall-creek-falls
Around 42+ miles from the house this park offers some great hiking and camping
https://www.lulalake.org
The Lula Lake trust (LLLT) With the core preserve having 13 trails with more than 8+ miles to hike or bike for low impact recreation. With different skill sets for beginning to advanced hikers. Not to mention the amazing water fall. They have open gate dates usually the first and last weekend of the month. Reserve your spot in advance.
Lula Lake
5000 Lula Lake Rdhttps://www.lulalake.org
The Lula Lake trust (LLLT) With the core preserve having 13 trails with more than 8+ miles to hike or bike for low impact recreation. With different skill sets for beginning to advanced hikers. Not to mention the amazing water fall. They have open gate dates usually the first and last weekend of the month. Reserve your spot in advance.
https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/rainbow-lake-trail
Within a 17- 20 minute ride up Signal Mtn. This popular hiking spot is located in a residential area and has some great view and waterfalls. Take your bathing suit so you can splash around in the water.
16 locals recommend
Rainbow Lake Wilderness Trailhead
304 Ohio Avehttps://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/rainbow-lake-trail
Within a 17- 20 minute ride up Signal Mtn. This popular hiking spot is located in a residential area and has some great view and waterfalls. Take your bathing suit so you can splash around in the water.
https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/reflection-riding-arboretum
Located minute from our home. These rich in civil war ground has 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate. Dog friendly, open all seasons. This 317 acre educational park and nature center offers history, educational animal exhibits, bird watching, hiking, bike riding, and canoeing. With trails that go into national park lands, you can access many of their trails as well even Sunset Rock.
50 locals recommend
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden Rdhttps://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/hiking/reflection-riding-arboretum
Located minute from our home. These rich in civil war ground has 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate. Dog friendly, open all seasons. This 317 acre educational park and nature center offers history, educational animal exhibits, bird watching, hiking, bike riding, and canoeing. With trails that go into national park lands, you can access many of their trails as well even Sunset Rock.
https://www.theoutbound.com/tennessee/chillin/relax-at-sunset-rock
This spot has amazing views of the valley. You can actually see were our house sits in the valley. Limited parking and keep kids close due to no barriers at the cliffs. Multiple natural stairs to climb to get to the area.
129 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow Rdhttps://www.theoutbound.com/tennessee/chillin/relax-at-sunset-rock
This spot has amazing views of the valley. You can actually see were our house sits in the valley. Limited parking and keep kids close due to no barriers at the cliffs. Multiple natural stairs to climb to get to the area.
https://www.raccoonmountain.com/caverns
Only a 4-5 minute drive from the house. Raccoon Mtn. and caverns has more options for exploration and a great alternative to Ruby Falls.
33 locals recommend
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills Drhttps://www.raccoonmountain.com/caverns
Only a 4-5 minute drive from the house. Raccoon Mtn. and caverns has more options for exploration and a great alternative to Ruby Falls.