Guidebook for Chattanooga
Sightseeing
This famous tourist site was begun by the Patton family. Their grounds contained many interesting rock formations, so Mrs. Patton decided to name them and offer the public to see them. Once a quiet family attraction, it has grown into a must-see for tourists.
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdThis famous tourist site was begun by the Patton family. Their grounds contained many interesting rock formations, so Mrs. Patton decided to name them and offer the public to see them. Once a quiet family attraction, it has grown into a must-see for tourists.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell RdThis is the place that inspired Glenn Miller's famous "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
Chattanooga was the railway hub of the south during the Civil War. The lobby has kept its charm and is now a fine restaurant.
151 locals recommend
Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StThis is the place that inspired Glenn Miller's famous "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
Chattanooga was the railway hub of the south during the Civil War. The lobby has kept its charm and is now a fine restaurant.
This is a "must see" for Civil War buffs. Walk around and see the many monuments.
80 locals recommend
Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
3370 Lafayette RdThis is a "must see" for Civil War buffs. Walk around and see the many monuments.
Ruby Falls
Overlooking Chattanooga, this national park features a talk about the Civil Wat by a man dressed in Confederate uniform.
155 locals recommend
Point Park
110 Point Park RdOverlooking Chattanooga, this national park features a talk about the Civil Wat by a man dressed in Confederate uniform.
Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront PkwyCross the Tennessee River in a duck boat.
A cog wheel cable car that takes you to the top of Lookout Mountain. A great ride!
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveA cog wheel cable car that takes you to the top of Lookout Mountain. A great ride!
Parks & Nature
A fine place to learn about Chattanooga's participation in the Civil War. A guided tour is available that tells you about the most important battles of the Civil War in Chattanooga.
155 locals recommend
Point Park
110 Point Park RdA fine place to learn about Chattanooga's participation in the Civil War. A guided tour is available that tells you about the most important battles of the Civil War in Chattanooga.
Audubon Acres used to be called Bird Sanctuary, then Wildlife Sanctuary. If you want to see an actual mountain cabin, walk a wooded path by a stream and cross a little swinging bridge, this is a good place most tourists don't think about. In October, it hosts Pioneer Days with real-life demonstrations of pioneer cooking, spinning, musket-shooting, butter churning, cider and candle making, cow milking, clothes scrubbing and more.
26 locals recommend
Audubon Acres
900 N Sanctuary RdAudubon Acres used to be called Bird Sanctuary, then Wildlife Sanctuary. If you want to see an actual mountain cabin, walk a wooded path by a stream and cross a little swinging bridge, this is a good place most tourists don't think about. In October, it hosts Pioneer Days with real-life demonstrations of pioneer cooking, spinning, musket-shooting, butter churning, cider and candle making, cow milking, clothes scrubbing and more.
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveEnterprise South Nature Park
190 Still Hollow LoopEntertainment & Activities
The first fresh-water aquarium in the country. All exhibits show the fish in their natural habitat. This is a must-see.
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StThe first fresh-water aquarium in the country. All exhibits show the fish in their natural habitat. This is a must-see.
The Riverbend Festival
200 Riverfront PkwyTennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
201 Chestnut StFeatures local and national creative artists. Wonderful. See it if you're in town.
4 bridges arts festival
Features local and national creative artists. Wonderful. See it if you're in town.
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StTennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StArts & Culture
This museum hosts a surprising collection of American Art with rotating exhibits. It's nice to have a cup of Coffee at Rembrandt's while in the area.
268 locals recommend
Hunter Museum of American Art
10 Bluff View AveThis museum hosts a surprising collection of American Art with rotating exhibits. It's nice to have a cup of Coffee at Rembrandt's while in the area.
This gives you a wonderful place to overlook the Tennessee River. This small area around Hunter Gallery contains an Art Gallery, coffee shop, bakery and Italian restaurant. It's worth seeing.
93 locals recommend
Bluff View Art District
411 E 2nd StThis gives you a wonderful place to overlook the Tennessee River. This small area around Hunter Gallery contains an Art Gallery, coffee shop, bakery and Italian restaurant. It's worth seeing.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
399 McCallie AveShopping
Full of wonderful artisan items, food, handcrafts. This popular market is open only on Sunday from 11-4.
72 locals recommend
Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White BlvdFull of wonderful artisan items, food, handcrafts. This popular market is open only on Sunday from 11-4.
Downtown Chattanooga is a great place to see. You can expect quaint shops and a variety of good eating places. Take a walk across the Walking Bridge.
16 locals recommend
Downtown Chattanooga
407 Broad StDowntown Chattanooga is a great place to see. You can expect quaint shops and a variety of good eating places. Take a walk across the Walking Bridge.
Vinterest Southside
2121 Chestnut StHamilton Place Mall
2100 Hamilton Pl BlvdChattanooga Yarn Company
Recently opened, it's the only yarn shop in Chattanooga.
Food Scene
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High StChampy's
526 E M L King BlvdVery casual, known for great fried chicken. Just up the road.
Lovely interior (ask for the Rain Room) and very good Thai menu. 4 minutes away.
11 locals recommend
Rain Thai Bistro
6933 Lee HwyLovely interior (ask for the Rain Room) and very good Thai menu. 4 minutes away.
Fine dining with an extensive menu. The Durango Burger is awesome.! They brew their own pineapple vodka in a large jar, and it makes a fine martini. Excellent wine selection.
6 locals recommend
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
2107 Gunbarrel RdFine dining with an extensive menu. The Durango Burger is awesome.! They brew their own pineapple vodka in a large jar, and it makes a fine martini. Excellent wine selection.
Choo Choo Bar-B-Que
7910 E Brainerd RdYummy. Has some of the best BBQ in Chattanooga.
Public House Restaurant
1110 Market StSTIR
1444 Market StA good restaurant near the Choo Choo.
The Yellow Deli first came to Chattanooga in the 1970's. It has since moved by the UTC campus.
Terrific, earthy atmosphere with fresh, healthy food. Casual. Try to eat upstairs.
This is where my niece wanted to go for her high school graduation "dinner".
38 locals recommend
Yellow Deli
737 McCallie AveThe Yellow Deli first came to Chattanooga in the 1970's. It has since moved by the UTC campus.
Terrific, earthy atmosphere with fresh, healthy food. Casual. Try to eat upstairs.
This is where my niece wanted to go for her high school graduation "dinner".
Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Every menu item is delicious. A 10 minute drive away and across the street from Panera's.
6 locals recommend
First Watch - Gunbarrel
1825 Gunbarrel RdFantastic for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Every menu item is delicious. A 10 minute drive away and across the street from Panera's.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nearby and attractive after-hours bar with music, a dance floor and nice wine list.
The Palms at Hamilton
6925 Shallowford RdA nearby and attractive after-hours bar with music, a dance floor and nice wine list.
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StChattanooga Billiard Club Inc
725 Cherry StChattanooga Pints and Pedals
2101 King St