Mark And Lynn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places to go, things to do on Lookout Mountain, and in Chattanooga.
Another "must-see" in Chattanooga, on Lookout Mtn. Indoors (caverns), so it good for a rainy day!
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
Another "must-see" in Chattanooga, on Lookout Mtn. Indoors (caverns), so it good for a rainy day!
Stunning sunset view here, it's fun to watch hangliders launch from ledge and fly. Sometimes they fly over our house! Free to watch, tandem flights available at a reasonable price!
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyStunning sunset view here, it's fun to watch hangliders launch from ledge and fly. Sometimes they fly over our house! Free to watch, tandem flights available at a reasonable price!
Outstanding aquarium, with butterfly garden on roof and tons of food options nearby.
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StOutstanding aquarium, with butterfly garden on roof and tons of food options nearby.
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StGreat hands-on experiences for children.
Stunning views, especially at the Main Overlook of the Canyon. Hiking, restrooms, playground, group shelters, picnic areas, camping.
198 locals recommend
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdStunning views, especially at the Main Overlook of the Canyon. Hiking, restrooms, playground, group shelters, picnic areas, camping.
Another beautiful place to hike, cycle, and commune with nature.
77 locals recommend
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdAnother beautiful place to hike, cycle, and commune with nature.
Grocery stores
Grocery store in Trenton, discount card provided in unit. There is also an Ingle's in Trenton for groceries.
12 locals recommend
Food City
112 Crimson DrGrocery store in Trenton, discount card provided in unit. There is also an Ingle's in Trenton for groceries.
This store just recently opened, and it has been such a convenience not to have to leave the mountain for a few necessities!
Dollar General
This store just recently opened, and it has been such a convenience not to have to leave the mountain for a few necessities!
1 mile North from Valentine Cottage on Scenic Hwy.
Gas, beer, snacks, very friendly and helpful staff.
Mountain Mart
1 mile North from Valentine Cottage on Scenic Hwy.
Gas, beer, snacks, very friendly and helpful staff.
Food Scene
Our FAVORITE place to go for coffee and breakfast (limited menu, but delicious).
8 locals recommend
Corner Coffee
48 Court StOur FAVORITE place to go for coffee and breakfast (limited menu, but delicious).
Starbucks
1400 Patten RdStarbucks on the Mountain, across from Rock City.
Our favorite "meat & three" on Lookout Mountain! Especially meat loaf with sides, $9.99, and Catfish, especially on Fri nights (all you can eat). All of their pies are homemade!
9 locals recommend
Cafe 136
12136 GA-136Our favorite "meat & three" on Lookout Mountain! Especially meat loaf with sides, $9.99, and Catfish, especially on Fri nights (all you can eat). All of their pies are homemade!
A cool place to hang out, study, have a "Ham & Jam" sandwich and a Lavender latte with a friend! Trivia night is fun activity for family!
10 locals recommend
Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar
814 Scenic HwyA cool place to hang out, study, have a "Ham & Jam" sandwich and a Lavender latte with a friend! Trivia night is fun activity for family!
The "nicest" restaurant on the mtn., reservations available, you may bring your own wine, beer, and they provide frost mug or wine glasses for you. Wine/beer available at Canyon Quik Stop, nearby on hwy 136.
92 locals recommend
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyThe "nicest" restaurant on the mtn., reservations available, you may bring your own wine, beer, and they provide frost mug or wine glasses for you. Wine/beer available at Canyon Quik Stop, nearby on hwy 136.
Great BBQ, Brisket, sides, catering available. (There are 2 locations, the 3rd pic is the Trenton location). If you call an order in, make sure it is for Trenton, and not Ringgold.
20 locals recommend
Thatcher's Barbeque & Grill
12366 Price StGreat BBQ, Brisket, sides, catering available. (There are 2 locations, the 3rd pic is the Trenton location). If you call an order in, make sure it is for Trenton, and not Ringgold.
Jefferson’s Trenton
4276 GA-136Restaurant in Trenton, serves alcohol.
Los 3 Amigos
12553 N Main StMexican cuisine on Hwy 11 in Trenton, GA, alcohol available.
Lalito's
42 Court StGreat Mexican food. No alcohol served.
Our go-to for Pizza and Ice Cream! in St. Elmo, foot of the mtn.
49 locals recommend
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee AveOur go-to for Pizza and Ice Cream! in St. Elmo, foot of the mtn.
At foot of Lookout Mountain (on GA side, you cross into TN on way down), near Incline Railway. 30 Beers on tap, and vast menu of awesome burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, etc. Good vibe here!
27 locals recommend
The Tap House
3800 St Elmo AveAt foot of Lookout Mountain (on GA side, you cross into TN on way down), near Incline Railway. 30 Beers on tap, and vast menu of awesome burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, etc. Good vibe here!
Downtown Chatt- we like their wings -best in town! Try their Alabama white sauce on BBQ or Wings.
145 locals recommend
HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main StDowntown Chatt- we like their wings -best in town! Try their Alabama white sauce on BBQ or Wings.
Krystal
4868 Hixson PikeFast food in Trenton, GA
Taco Bell
4786 TN-58Fast food in Trenton, GA.
Wendy's
50 Crimson DriveConvenient, next to Food City in Trenton, GA.