Found in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains on the southern edge of Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga has long been a popular holiday destination. We\u2019ve visited a number of times, and since we moved to the US it\u2019s become one of our favorite cities for a quick overnight trip.<\/span><\/p>\n It is located right along the borders of the states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, making it a convenient getaway for many people. It is a 3 hour or less drive from Atlanta, Huntsville, Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, and Dollywood.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something here for everyone, from hiking trails to Civil War sights to museums and family friendly attractions. There\u2019s also a wide range of accommodation, delicious dining options, and it\u2019s easy to get around.<\/p>\n This guide is going to go through all our favorite things to do in Chattanooga, covering all the attractions and activities we think you\u2019ll enjoy. Whether you\u2019re visiting for a day or a week, we think this guide will give you lots of inspiration for your trip.<\/p>\n As well as things to do, it\u2019s also going to cover where to stay, how to get around, and other tips for your visit. So we hope you enjoy this guide to visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee!<\/p>\n This guide to things to do will cover our favorite activities in the city and we think it covers a diverse set of interests. We\u2019ll start with the downtown attractions, most of which are within walking distance of each other.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll then go through some of the attractions a little further out of town which will require either a car or other form of transport to reach.<\/p>\n We recommend using this list of things to do to create your own perfect Chattanooga itinerary, so you know what you want to do and how long you might want to visit.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n One of downtown\u2019s Chattanooga\u2019s most popular attractions is the Tennessee Aquarium. This is widely regarded as one of the best aquariums in the USA, and if you like learning about wildlife and seeing aquatic animals, we highly recommend a visit.<\/p>\n We really enjoyed our visit to the Tennessee Aquarium. I particularly liked the logical layout, which has you starting your visit in the River Journey building. Here, you essentially follow the journey of a drop water as it travels from the Appalachian Mountains, all the way downstream to the Gulf of Mexico. You pass through a variety of habitats on this journey, and see a wide range of species as you go.<\/p>\n There are a lot of exhibits, but some highlights for us were the otters, alligators, turtles, and river giants. I\u2019d also add that habitats beyond the USA are included in the journey to give you an idea of river habitats around the world.<\/p>\n Once you complete the River Journey building, you move to the separate Ocean Journey building. This continues your journey as the water drop heads out into the ocean, and includes everything from touch ray tanks to jellyfish, penguins, and sharks. We also really enjoyed the butterfly garden which was full of large butterflies when we visited.<\/p>\n There is also an IMAX theater that is part of the Tennessee Aquarium complex, and you can buy tickets to any of the shows. There are normally 2 or 3 different movies playing, from nature documentaries to the latest Hollywood films. If you want to see a film, I would definitely check showing times ahead of time and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n The Tennessee Aquarium is fairly expensive, but was definitely one of the best aquariums I have visited, so I would say is worth the price as long as you have at least a couple of hours. It would definitely make for a great attraction to fill some time if you\u2019re visiting Chattanooga with kids.<\/p>\n The Aquarium is a very popular attraction and gets crowded, particularly on weekends and holidays.\u00a0 So, it can be a good idea to visit on weekdays near opening or later in the afternoon as morning visitors and school groups would be leaving.<\/p>\n Note that tickets sold are with timed entry, so if there is a specific time slot you plan to visit, it is a good idea to book ahead as they limit the number of guests who can enter during each time slot.<\/p>\n Find out more about opening times and ticket prices on the official Tennessee Aquarium website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you, or any of your travel companions, are interested in American military history and veterans affairs, the next door National Medal of Honor Heritage Center<\/a> might be of interest.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About seven minutes walk from the Tennessee Aquarium is the Hunter Museum of American Art<\/a>, which is found in the Bluff View Arts District. This area is home to a number of museums, galleries, shops and eateries, and is well worth exploring even if you don\u2019t visit the Hunter Museum. You can also get lovely views of the river from here.<\/p>\n However, if you are interested in art, then we highly recommend a visit to the Hunter Museum of American Art. As the name suggests, this art museum focuses on American Art, with a permanent collection of almost 3,000 works. These cover a range of artist styles and include paintings, sculptures, photographs, mixed media, decorative arts, and more.<\/p>\n There\u2019s free parking on site for visitors to the museum, just be sure to register your car\u2019s license plate. There\u2019s an admission fee, and the museum is typically closed on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re in the Bluff Arts District we can also recommend a visit to the nearby Anna Safley Houston Museum <\/span><\/a>Of Decorative Arts <\/a>to anyone who loves decorative art and eclectic collections. You can read more about that in our guide to other museums in Chattanooga below.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n One good way to explore a new city is to take a tour with a local guide. There are a number of tours of Chattanooga available, some offering a general overview of the city and other focusing on a specific subject. Here are some suggested tours to consider.<\/p>\n Another free way to see the city without driving or walking is to ride the free city shuttles. These run from the Chattanooga Choo Choo to the Tennessee Aquarium and are a good way to get around for free and see some of the downtown area.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re visiting Chattanooga with kids aged 18 months to 12 years, then you might want to plan a visit to Chattanooga\u2019s Creative Discovery Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n This downtown museum is focused on providing a fun environment for kids to learn and play. It has a number of permanent interactive exhibits, from a treehouse adventure area through to one teaching about life on the farm, a riverboat area, a library for reading, a STEM zone, and lots more.<\/p>\n Suffice to say, this museum will definitely keep your kids occupied for a few hours during your visit to Chattanooga. Find out more about opening hours and ticket prices on the Creative Discovery museum website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For a city of its size, Chattanooga is lucky to have a lot of museums. I\u2019ve mentioned some of the more popular museums in Chattanooga, but there are more museums you can visit, depending on your interests and how much time you have.<\/p>\n We can highly recommend visiting one or more of the following museums if you have the time while you are in the city. Whether you have an interest in the military, African American history, pinball machines, tow trucks, old cars, or art, you are sure to find something of interest!<\/p>\n All the above museums and cultural centers have an admission fee to visit. Tickets can often be purchased both at the door and in advance. Check the museum\u2019s website for opening times and ticket prices.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n One popular thing to eat in Chattanooga that you don\u2019t need to go to a restaurant for is the Moon Pie. The Moon Pie is a soft cookie that consists of two round Graham crackers dipped in a flavored coating, with a marshmallow center filling. These have been made by Chattanooga Bakery Inc since 1917.<\/p>\n The original flavor of the Moon Pie was chocolate but they now come in a variety of flavors and colors. The five regular flavors are chocolate, vanilla, banana, strawberry, and salted caramel, but we\u2019ve also come across a variety of seasonal flavors and special releases.<\/p>\n Jess and I had our first Moon Pie years ago in Mobile, Alabama during Mardi Gras. They are a very popular \u201cthrow\u201d during the Mardi Gras parades there and are a popular snack throughout much of the South.<\/p>\n You can buy them in a variety of locations in Chattanooga (grocery stores, convenience stores, Walmart, etc.), but two of the ones with wider selections are:<\/p>\n The classic accompaniment to a Moon Pie is a bottle or can of RC Cola. This soda which was invented in Georgia has long been associated with the Moon Pie in the South. So if you can handle the extra sugar, you can wash down your Moon Pie with a cold can of RC Cola!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Walnut Street Bridge is one of the icons of Chattanooga. It spans 2,376 feet across the Tennessee River, linking the downtown area (near the Hunter Art Museum) with the north side of the city.<\/p>\n It was originally built for all types of traffic, which at the time it opened was primarily horse-drawn wagons and pedestrians. Later, this included vehicle traffic.<\/p>\n Over time, larger bridges like the Olgiati and Market Street bridges were built which were designed for heavier traffic. In 1978, due to concerns over structural integrity, the Walnut Street Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic and largely abandoned for a decade.<\/p>\n Thankfully, efforts to restore the bridge to a safe working order were commenced, and in 1993 the bridge was reopened as a pedestrian only bridge. Today it\u2019s a popular attraction and even plays host to events and festivals which take place on the bridge itself.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to remember that there is a darker side to the bridge\u2019s history. It was the site of the lynching of two Black men, Alfred Blount in 1893, and Ed Johnson in 1906. Both men were hanged from the bridge. Today the southern end of the bridge has a statue to Ed Johnson as a memorial<\/a>, which you can visit.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong><\/span>: The Walnut Street Bridge is currently closed for a restoration project starting in March 2025, and it is expected to re-open around September 2026. However, while you can\u2019t walk across, you can still walk by and admire it if you are exploring the Bluff View Arts District.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Choo Choo Historic area is just south of downtown, and can most easily be reached by the free electric shuttles that run from near the Tennessee Aquarium down to the Choo Choo area.<\/p>\n The Chattanooga Choo Choo is where the original main train station in Chattanooga was found. The first station was Union Station, which was built in 1858. This was replaced in the early 20th century by Terminal Station, which at its peak was servicing 50 passenger trains a day as well as freight trains.<\/p>\n Many people associate Chattanooga with trains because of the popular 1941 song \u201cChattanooga Choo Choo\u201d by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This song would also inspire a film of the same name in 1984.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the decline of the railway as a means of passenger transport meant that trains became few and far between, and Terminal Station was shuttered in the 1970s. Plans were made for its demolition.<\/p>\n Thankfully, some enterprising individuals saw the potential of the station and surrounding area as an entertainment and retail district, and it was turned into a hotel and entertainment center. The hotel opened as the Hilton in 1973, and was rebranded as the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel in 1989. Today it is known as Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo<\/a>, and you can even stay in a restored train car should you wish.<\/p>\n Today, you can visit the area where you will find a number of bars, restaurants and gift shops, as well as train cars and even small distilleries and breweries. It\u2019s well worth coming here for wander, a drink, or a bite to eat, even if you aren\u2019t staying in the hotel here. The old terminal building is really lovely, and it\u2019s a wonderful space to enjoy.<\/p>\n Jess and I stayed at the Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo on one visit to Chattanooga and visited some of the bars, restaurants and shops here. It\u2019s also neat just to walk around and see the old train carriages and the old Terminal building.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A couple of miles east of downtown Chattanooga is the Chattanooga Zoo which occupies a 13-acre site. This is one of the smallest accredited zoos in the USA, but it does offer great value.<\/p>\n Notable exhibits include the red panda exhibit, which is actually the largest indoor red panda exhibit in the world. The zoo also has many other animals, including giraffe, jaguar, snow leopards, warthogs, monkeys, chimpanzees, and more.<\/p>\n There\u2019s free parking on site. You can find out more and plan your visit on the official Chattanooga Zoo website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Chattanooga sits on the Tennessee River, and there are a number of water-based activities that you can do in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Here are some options.<\/p>\n Even if you don\u2019t have time for a cruise or water activity, the Riverfront area is a nice place to take a walk or have a jog. A 16 mile paved walking trail, the Tennessee River Walk, links downtown Chattanooga with the Chickamauga Dam, with parks and scenic viewpoints along the way.<\/p>\n Of course, you don\u2019t have to walk the entire length of it! We did the short walk between the Southern Belle riverboat and the sculpture garden in the Bluff View Arts District and really enjoyed it.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Chattanooga has a few different food and craft markets, but the one we most recommend visiting is the Chattanooga Market<\/a>. This is held every Sunday from April through December, and can be found at the First Horizon Pavillion, a short drive south of downtown, across from Finley Stadium.<\/p>\n The market, which has been operating since 2001, is a combined arts and crafts market and farmers market. We saw fresh produce, bread, honey, flowers, arts, crafts, leather goods, soaps, pet toys, gifting items, and much more. There were also many vendors selling hot food, drinks, and snacks.<\/p>\n Criteria for stallholders is strict, with all items required to be grown or created directly by the person selling it. There\u2019s also a vetting process in place. So you are guaranteed to find some unique products here, not generic mass produced items.<\/p>\n There are also normally a variety of food trucks on site and there are often live music performances as well. So this can easily be a place to spend a few hours on a Sunday. We had a really nice visit here and hope to return.<\/p>\n Paid parking is available on site next to Finley Stadium.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The attractions we\u2019ve listed so far have primarily been in and around the downtown and riverfront areas of Chattanooga. Now we\u2019re going to look at some attractions that are a little away from the downtown. For some of these you can reach them by public transport, for others you\u2019ll have to either drive yourself or look into taxi options.<\/p>\n The first attraction we recommend that is a little way out of town is the Incline Railway. Operating since 1895, this funicular railway will whisk you from the base of Lookout Mountain right up to the top. The ride lasts around 10 minutes and is a mile long, and it is quite spectacular.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also remarkably steep \u2013 the last stretch near the top has a grade of 72.7%, which is one of the steepest railways in the world. It\u2019s actually a little unnerving as you look down the track below you, Jess certainly gripped my hand a little tightly when we hit that section!<\/p>\n The top station has a gift shop as well as some exhibits relating to the railway, which is worth taking a few minutes to see. We can also recommend taking the five-minute walk from here to the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center, and then onto the Mountain Battlefield and Point Park attraction.<\/p>\n This is one of the many Civil War sites you can visit in the Chattanooga area (more on these below) and offers both excellent views of the surrounding area as well as a nice visitor center where you can learn about the battle of Lookout Mountain.<\/p>\n There are also a number of walks you can take in the area, including to the Sunset Point viewpoint. The neighborhood up here is also very nice for a stroll. Just remember to get back to the Incline Railway in time for the last train down!<\/p>\n You can see opening times and fares on the official website here<\/a>.\u00a0 The railway is normally closed on Mondays, and there\u2019s a paid parking lot at the bottom.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There are three major attractions on Lookout Mountain. The first of which, which we\u2019ve already covered, is the Incline Railway. The next, is Ruby Falls.<\/p>\n Like the Incline Railway, this has been a popular attraction in Chattanooga for decades. Opened in 1929, Ruby Falls is a waterfall, with the twist being that it\u2019s found deep underground. The falls were discovered and subsequently commercialized by Leo Lambert, who named the falls after his wife Ruby.<\/p>\n Ruby Falls can only be visited as part of a guided tour, which has you descending by elevator deep into Lookout Mountain. There\u2019s then a half mile walk each way to the waterfall, during which time your guide will point out various rock formations and points of interest.<\/p>\n Ruby Falls is a very popular attraction and it can definitely be quite busy. Tour sizes are limited, but there can still be around 30 people per group. Groups are spaced out, so each group stops to enjoy the Falls for about 10 minutes (plenty of time), with the whole experience lasting around an hour.<\/p>\n There is a casual restaurant on-site that serves breakfast. lunch, and dinner, as well as a large gift shop.<\/p>\n We enjoyed visiting Ruby Falls, as seeing an underground waterfall is a fairly unique experience. We also appreciated the tour guide and the sights along the way. However, if you are not a fan of tight spaces and tightly controlled group experiences, this might not be for you.<\/p>\n We recommend booking in advance for this one as tour times can sell out. Book your tickets on the\u00a0official Ruby Falls website here<\/a>. There\u2019s on-site parking at Ruby Falls which is free. We\u2019re not aware of public transport options to get here but you could take a taxi.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The third major attraction on the top of Lookout Mountain is Rock City, which is actually located just across the state line in Georgia. Like Ruby Falls and the Incline Railway, Rock City has been a popular attraction in the area for decades, opening in 1932.<\/p>\n In all that time, the attraction has been in the same family, now on it\u2019s fourth generation. The attraction primarily features a number of trails which wend through the remarkable rock filled landscapes, many of which lead you to impressive viewpoints.<\/p>\n There are also underground dioramas, a swing bridge, and waterfalls to enjoy. There\u2019s also a viewpoint where, on a clear day, it is said you can see 7 states at once.<\/p>\n You can enjoy Rock City on your own at your own pace (most visitors do this), or you can book a VIP guided tour. Note that we highly recommend to take a trail map or take a photo of it when you enter as there are a lot of intersecting trails that can be a bit confusing if trying to get to a certain viewpoint or attractions.<\/p>\n This is actually our favorite of all the paid Lookout Mountain attractions. We liked being able to explore at our leisure, the views were spectacular, and it was just a very calm and peaceful experience.<\/p>\n There were places to eat, both sit down meals and snacks, as well as several different gift shops on site. There were also a lot of benches and places to stop and rest and take in the views.<\/p>\n Note that most of the paths are not suitable for those with limited mobility and wheelchairs, scooters, strollers, and pushchairs are not allowed on most of the trails and paths here. So I would not recommend the site for those with limited mobility. Those with young kids should plan accordingly.<\/p>\n For Rock City we highly recommend booking online in advance. Prices vary depending on the time slot you choose and the day you visit, and it is usually cheaper to book in advance online rather than buy tickets in person.<\/p>\n Note that at last check Rock City was no longer accepting cash so you will need a credit card or debit card for purchases here.<\/p>\n See more and book your tickets on\u00a0the official Rock City website here<\/a>. We\u2019d suggest allowing about 2 hours to visit this attraction. Parking is free.<\/p>\n Note that while you can often take a rideshare service such as Uber here from Chattanooga, you can\u2019t usually arrange a return pickup as most drivers can\u2019t do pickups across state lines. So, if you don\u2019t have a car, you will want to make sure to properly arrange a return taxi.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Chattanooga was a key location during the American Civil War as it was a rail hub, had access to the Tennessee River, and produced both iron and coal. As such, control of Chattanooga was deemed key to success in the war.<\/p>\n A number of battles took place around the Chattanooga area in 1863. These are generally grouped into two sets, the Battle of Chickamauga, and the Siege of Chattanooga. The latter encompasses a number of battles, including the Battles of Orchard Knob, Lookout Mountain ,and Missionary Ridge.<\/p>\n The tide of war was initially in the Confederates favor, with the Battle of Chickamauga in September 1863 marking the worst defeat for Union forces in this region of the war. It was also the second deadliest battle of the war, with the first being Gettysburg.<\/p>\n However, favor turned to the Union army during the Siege of Chattanooga in November 1863. Victory by the Union army forced the remaining Confederates to retreat into Georgia and gave control of Tennessee to the Union.<\/p>\n Twenty-five years after the American Civil War ended, four national military parks were established across the country to preserve and remember the events of the war.<\/p>\n The first and largest of these parks was the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park<\/a>. This park, which covers 5,300 acres, spreads across both Tennessee and Georgia, and focuses on the key battlegrounds in the area. It has four main areas, which are:<\/p>\n A visit to one of more of the Civil War sites that make up the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is well worth it in our opinion. The easiest one to visit from Chattanooga is Lookout Mountain Battlefield and Point Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is found at the north end of Lookout Mountain, and you can either drive here and park for free in the parking lot on site, or it\u2019s a five-minute walk from the top Incline Railway station.<\/p>\n There is a small interpretative center on site where you can learn all about the battle of Lookout Mountain. It is free to visit and a good place to get a map and information from the park rangers if you want to visit further sites. You can then walk around Point Park (a small fee applies to enter the park), as well as the various civil war memorials. There are also incredible views from here across the city and Moccasin Bend.<\/p>\n If you have a car, then we can also recommend taking a drive about 20 minutes out of town to Chickamauga Battlefield<\/a>, where there\u2019s an excellent visitor center with an informative film about the Civil War battles in the area, as well as a driving route with multiple stops where you can learn about key events in the battles.<\/p>\n We were surprised how many memorials, historical markers, monuments, interpretive plaques, etc. can be found all over Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Even if you don\u2019t seek out some Civil War history, you are bound to stumble over some if you spend time in the area!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We love hiking, and the area around Chattanooga has a lot of excellent hiking opportunities. These range from short strolls to sunset vantage points, through to longer full day hikes.<\/p>\n Chattanooga sits towards the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains, so if you like your hikes to involve a hill and a view, then you have plenty of options. That said, there are also a number of gentler hikes you can enjoy.<\/p>\n Some of our favorite hikes are around Lookout Mountain. In particular, the trails leading to and around Sunset Rock, which offers one of the best sunset views in Chattanooga.<\/p>\n If you just want a very short hike, you can park in the small parking lot near Sunset Point (Google maps location here<\/a>) and take the 0.1 mile trail to the viewpoint. Just be aware if you come here around sunset that the lot only has room for 9 cars and it fills up quickly.<\/p>\n When I came the lot was already full. There\u2019s no other close legal parking, so I decided to park at the free Lookout Mountain visitor center parking, and I followed a part of Bluff Trail to Sunset Point. Just note that access to the trail from the parking lot here starts inside the Lookout Mountain Point Park Battlefield which closes at sunset, and also has an access fee.<\/p>\n Other good trails on Lookout Mountain include the full Bluff Trail<\/a> (9.2 miles, around 4.5 hours) and the Glen Falls trail<\/a> (1.2 miles, 45 minutes).<\/p>\n You can see lots more hiking suggestions in Chattanooga along with route guides on AllTrails here<\/a>.<\/p>\n But even if you never leave downtown Chattanooga, you can do a section of the 16 mile paved Tennessee River Walk which runs from downtown Chattanooga to the Chickamauga Dam. Easy to access from many popular attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Southern Belle riverboat dock, or Hunter Museum. You can walk as far as you wish.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In 1850, the first rail line arrived in Chattanooga. And from the late 1800s through to the mid 1900s, Chattanooga was an important railway hub for both passenger and cargo trains, supporting a range of industries. In fact, Glen Miller even wrote the song \u201cChattanooga Choo Choo\u201d in reference to the railway here.<\/p>\n However, passenger rail usage declined across the USA as the 20th century progressed, replaced by road and air. The last passenger train left Chattanooga\u2019s terminal station in 1970. These days, there is no passenger rail service in Chattanooga.<\/p>\n However, you can still take a historic train ride in the Chattanooga area. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum has, since 1961, been on a mission to preserve the railways in the area. To that end, they have a number of engines, including steam and diesel powered engines. They also have a number of passenger cars, as well as a section of historic railroad track.<\/p>\n Rides are not super long, generally lasting around an hour which includes a stop at the restoration shop where you can see how the trains and cars are restored. The train journey also includes access to the on-site museum which you can visit before or after your ride (keep a hold of your ticket for free entry).<\/p>\n It\u2019s also possible to visit the museum without taking a train ride. Last time we checked this was $10. Honestly, while the museum is interesting, we think it\u2019s best to visit as part of the train ride experience rather than on it\u2019s own.<\/p>\n The museum and railway is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga, so if you are going to come out here we\u2019d recommend doing the whole experience.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have your own transport, or would like to do this as part of a tour, you can book a combined train ride and trolley tour here<\/a>, which departs from downtown. This includes both a vintage trolley sightseeing tour of Chattanooga as well as a train ride.<\/p>\nThings to do in Chattanooga, Tennessee<\/h2>\n
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![\"Anna](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Anna-Safley-Houston-Museum-Of-Decorative-Arts-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Bessie](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Bessie](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Pinball-Museum-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Pinball-Museum-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"International](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/International-Tow-Truck-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-4.jpg\")
![\"International](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/International-Tow-Truck-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-4.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Medal](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Medal-of-Honor-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Medal](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Medal-of-Honor-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>Try a Moon Pie<\/h3>\n
\n
![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Moon](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Moon-Pie-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nWalk across the Walnut Street Bridge<\/h3>\n
![\"Walnut](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Walnut-Street-Bridge-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Walnut](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Walnut-Street-Bridge-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Walnut](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Walnut-Street-Bridge-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Walnut](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Walnut-Street-Bridge-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Ed](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ed-Johnson-Statue-Chattanooga-Walnut-Street-Bridge-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Ed](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ed-Johnson-Statue-Chattanooga-Walnut-Street-Bridge-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nChoo Choo Historic Area<\/h3>\n
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-choo-choo-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-choo-choo-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sunset-in-Chatttanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Sunset](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sunset-in-Chatttanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nChattanooga Zoo<\/h3>\n
![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Red-Panda-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Red-Panda-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nWater Activities on the Tennessee River<\/h3>\n
\n
![\"Boat](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boat-Cruise-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Boat](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boat-Cruise-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Hunter](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hunter-Museum-of-American-Art-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Hunter](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hunter-Museum-of-American-Art-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nChattanooga Market<\/h3>\n
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Market-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Market-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Market-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Market-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nRide the Incline Railway<\/h3>\n
![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Incline](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Incline-Railway-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nRuby Falls<\/h3>\n
![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Ruby](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nRock City<\/h3>\n
![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Rock](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rock-City-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\nDelve into the Civil War History of the area<\/h3>\n
\n
![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>Chickamauga Battlefield<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Chickamauga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chickamauga-Battlefield-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Lookout](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lookout-Mountain-Point-Park-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Lookout](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lookout-Mountain-Point-Park-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Point](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Point-Park-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Point](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Point-Park-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>![\"Lookout](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Point-Park-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Lookout](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Point-Park-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>Hikes<\/h3>\n
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Hiking-trails-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Hiking-trails-by-Laurence-Norah-2.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Hiking-trails-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Chattanooga](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chattanooga-Hiking-trails-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Sunset](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-Point-lookout-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Sunset](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-Point-lookout-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture>Sunset Point lookout<\/span><\/p>\nTake a Historic Train Ride<\/h3>\n
![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\")
![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\")
![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-3.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-4.jpg\")
![\"Tennessee](\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-and-Museum-Chattanooga-by-Laurence-Norah-4.jpg\"\/)
<\/picture><\/p>\n