Sarah's Chattanooga Guidebook
Drinks
Local neighborhood bar and tavern. Lots of beer and bar drinks, limited (if any) wine options. Indisputably the best burgers in Chattanooga.
163 locals recommend
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeLocal neighborhood bar and tavern. Lots of beer and bar drinks, limited (if any) wine options. Indisputably the best burgers in Chattanooga.
Whiskey Thief
102 Walnut StRooftop Bar overlooking the river and walking bridge
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market StWhiskey tour and tasting
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdGreat local beer!
OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdMore great local beer
The Tap House
3800 St Elmo AveFountainhead Taproom
1617 Rossville Avenue
Rosecomb
921 Barton AvenueCozy, romantic neighborhood cocktail lounge
Hidden bar inside Kinley Hotel. Romantic vibe, jazz music
6 locals recommend
Company Restaurant Chattanooga
1409 Market StreetHidden bar inside Kinley Hotel. Romantic vibe, jazz music
Shady's Corner
A new place that locals are loving.
London Calling
715 Cherry StNew name: Unknown Caller. Late night vibe
Coffee
Mean Mug Coffeehouse South
114 W Main StThe Daily Ration
1220 Dartmouth StGreat food and coffee, large outdoor patio
Be Caffeinated
3601 Dayton BlvdDrive-thru coffee, locally-made pastries
Milk & Honey Northshore
135 North Market StreetLocal favorite, also good breakfast
Sleepyhead Coffee
735 Broad StBrunch
The Daily Ration
1220 Dartmouth StGreat food and coffee, large outdoor patio
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveJazz brunch, great food, large patio
The Bitter Alibi
825 Houston StHip bar, excellent brunch
Whitebird
102 Walnut StBeautiful space, great location, solid food
Casual Dining
Fun food and bar with a retro (70s/80s) college bar vibe
145 locals recommend
HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main StFun food and bar with a retro (70s/80s) college bar vibe
Cashew
149 River StVegan
River Street Deli
151 River StNew York style deli
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeLocal tavern, best burgers
Kenny's
1251 Market StHigh-end food, patio seating
Parkway Pourhouse
801 Riverfront PkwyTavern with awesome food, patio seating
State of Confusion
301 E Main StA personal favorite! Inventive dishes and drinks, large patio
Taco Mamacita
109 N Market StNon-traditional tacos and latin-inspired dishes
Lupi's Pizza Pies
406 Broad StLong-time local favorite
Top of the Rock
1584 Jasper Highlands Blvd30-min drive is worth it for the views!
Casual Fine Dining
Alleia
25 E Main StCozy and romantic
Meeting Place
1274 Market StDate night, high-end menu yet casual, incredible food and drinks
Il Primo Northshore
1100 Hixson PikeDelicious Italian food, cozy and romantic
Wooden City
Beautiful, historic interior. Great food and drinks. Casual/smart casual
Civil Provisions and Bar
On Signal Mountain
Calliope Restaurant & Bar
Local favorite
Elsie's Daughter
*new*
Hello Monty
Adventure
Cravens House
Trailhead for Sunset Rock trail
3 miles roundtrip
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdHike to or park at scenic lookout point
Signal Point, NPS
Cumberland TrailGorgeous views, picnic, hiking trails
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StWorld-class indoor and outdoor climbing gym
Go on a tandem hanglide (check Groupon) or go for the sightseeing
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyGo on a tandem hanglide (check Groupon) or go for the sightseeing
Go rafting or paddling or have a picnic and watch the paddlers
155 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Go rafting or paddling or have a picnic and watch the paddlers
Foster Falls
Further away, but a beautiful spot!
Check out Bike Chattanooga's website for ELECTRIC Bike locations-the BEST way to get around town! Ride around downtown or on the Riverwalk!
Bike Chattanooga 200 River St Station
Check out Bike Chattanooga's website for ELECTRIC Bike locations-the BEST way to get around town! Ride around downtown or on the Riverwalk!
River Drifters
1925 Suck Creek RdGrab lunch AND paddleboard on the river!!
Great for walking, biking, running
https://www.traillink.com/trail/chattanooga-riverwalk-(tennessee-riverpark)/
22 locals recommend
Tennessee Riverwalk
Tennessee RiverwalkGreat for walking, biking, running
https://www.traillink.com/trail/chattanooga-riverwalk-(tennessee-riverpark)/
https://outdoorchattanooga.com/
Great resource for all the outdoorsy things to do!
13 locals recommend
Outdoor Chattanooga
200 River Sthttps://outdoorchattanooga.com/
Great resource for all the outdoorsy things to do!
Raccoon Mountain Mtb Trail
Mountain Biking
Stringers Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead and Pumptrack
1312 Spears AveMountain Biking
Guild Trail, Chattanooga, TN, USA
Short, easy, nice trail with rock and water features
Picnic, scenic views, paddling, mountain biking
16 locals recommend
Raccoon Mountain Chattanooga Overlook
3800 Raccoon Mountain RdPicnic, scenic views, paddling, mountain biking
Sightseeing
Neat tour with flight of whiskey (great deal!)
78 locals recommend
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market StNeat tour with flight of whiskey (great deal!)
Passageways Chattanooga
10 E 7th StWEST VILLAGE: Restaurants, bars, shops, photo ops, public art, events
8 locals recommend
The Westin Chattanooga
801 Pine StWEST VILLAGE: Restaurants, bars, shops, photo ops, public art, events