Things to Do in Chattanooga

Carrie
Things to Do in Chattanooga

Sightseeing

For a very “Chattanooga” like experience, go for a walk across the Walnut Street Bridge (the world’s longest pedestrian bridge), which connects downtown to the North Shore where you’ll find tons of local and unique shopping. While you’re here head down to Coolidge Park for a picnic, l et the kids play i n the water fountains, rent bikes/kayaks/paddleboards, ride the carousel, and don’t forget to grab a famous shaved ice from Bill’s. You can also take a short walk from here to Renaissance Park also known as Cardboard Hill where you’ll find kids of all ages (seriously, this is my dad’s favorite thing to do) sliding down the big hill. The possibilities are endless here!
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Brug van Walnut Street
Walnut Street Bridge
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For a very “Chattanooga” like experience, go for a walk across the Walnut Street Bridge (the world’s longest pedestrian bridge), which connects downtown to the North Shore where you’ll find tons of local and unique shopping. While you’re here head down to Coolidge Park for a picnic, l et the kids play i n the water fountains, rent bikes/kayaks/paddleboards, ride the carousel, and don’t forget to grab a famous shaved ice from Bill’s. You can also take a short walk from here to Renaissance Park also known as Cardboard Hill where you’ll find kids of all ages (seriously, this is my dad’s favorite thing to do) sliding down the big hill. The possibilities are endless here!
The largest fresh water aquarium i n the United States! Great for kids and adults. Plan to do some walking and to spend several hours exploring here.
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Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad St
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The largest fresh water aquarium i n the United States! Great for kids and adults. Plan to do some walking and to spend several hours exploring here.
Great for kids and adults. Lots of fun animals and they offer giraffe feedings and camel rides on certain days. Restaurant at the zoo has good burgers and the Warner Park Playground is next to it (walking distance) so you can really burn some kid energy here!
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Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw Ave
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Great for kids and adults. Lots of fun animals and they offer giraffe feedings and camel rides on certain days. Restaurant at the zoo has good burgers and the Warner Park Playground is next to it (walking distance) so you can really burn some kid energy here!
Lookout Mountain is home to some great attractions like Ruby Falls and Rock City, as well as the Chattanooga Incline - the world’s steepest passenger railway. All fun activities for kids and adults. If you like hiking I would recommend checking out the Glen Falls Trail (short hike to a pretty waterfall and shallow swimming area) or for a longer adventure try hiking up to the beautiful Sunset Rock via Craven’s House Trail. You can also drive to the Sunset Rock parking area and it's just a short walk to the overlook.
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Lookout Mountain
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Lookout Mountain is home to some great attractions like Ruby Falls and Rock City, as well as the Chattanooga Incline - the world’s steepest passenger railway. All fun activities for kids and adults. If you like hiking I would recommend checking out the Glen Falls Trail (short hike to a pretty waterfall and shallow swimming area) or for a longer adventure try hiking up to the beautiful Sunset Rock via Craven’s House Trail. You can also drive to the Sunset Rock parking area and it's just a short walk to the overlook.
If you’re looking for some outdoor fun check out the nearby Greenway Farms. Over 180-acres of wide open spaces, a dog park, and hiking trails.
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Greenway Farms Dog Park
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If you’re looking for some outdoor fun check out the nearby Greenway Farms. Over 180-acres of wide open spaces, a dog park, and hiking trails.
If you’re visiting with kids definitely check this place out! Fun and educational - guaranteed to burn some energy!
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Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut St
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If you’re visiting with kids definitely check this place out! Fun and educational - guaranteed to burn some energy!
Free concerts on the river at Ross’s Landing during the summer months.
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Riverfront Nights
201 Riverfront Pkwy
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Free concerts on the river at Ross’s Landing during the summer months.
Free concerts at Miller Plaza during the summer and fall.
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Nightfall Concert Series
850 Market St
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Free concerts at Miller Plaza during the summer and fall.
About a 30 minute drive, but depending on when you’re visiting you can pick fresh strawberries in the spring, visit their HUGE sunflower field in the summer, or pick pumpkins and check out their Halloween activities in the fall.
Smith Perry Berries
9626 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd
About a 30 minute drive, but depending on when you’re visiting you can pick fresh strawberries in the spring, visit their HUGE sunflower field in the summer, or pick pumpkins and check out their Halloween activities in the fall.

Food scene

Take a tour and have a flight of local whiskey at this unique distillery - the first distillery to craft whiskey in Chattanooga in over 100 years.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market St
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Take a tour and have a flight of local whiskey at this unique distillery - the first distillery to craft whiskey in Chattanooga in over 100 years.
Beginning in the spring and running through the fall, the Chattanooga Market i s every Sunday from 11 to 2 and i s the largest producer-only farmer’s market in the region. Fresh flowers, local beer, food trucks, etc. - definitely one of my favorite things to do.
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Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White Blvd
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Beginning in the spring and running through the fall, the Chattanooga Market i s every Sunday from 11 to 2 and i s the largest producer-only farmer’s market in the region. Fresh flowers, local beer, food trucks, etc. - definitely one of my favorite things to do.
Great food, casual environment. Their brunch is excellent!
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Sidetrack Restaurant
3514 Hixson Pike
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Great food, casual environment. Their brunch is excellent!
very casual, you order at the counter so not necessarily full service, but the food is excellent.
Cheese Dip Mexican Grill
very casual, you order at the counter so not necessarily full service, but the food is excellent.
Great quick stop for a burger and a milkshake!
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Dub's Place
4408 Dayton Blvd
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Great quick stop for a burger and a milkshake!
Awesome environment for food and drinks!
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Champy's
526 E M L King Blvd
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Awesome environment for food and drinks!
Located on the river, excellent food
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Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
1459 Riverside Dr
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Located on the river, excellent food
Great Brunch!
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Tupelo Honey
1110 Market St
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Great Brunch!
Great food, laid back atmosphere. Live music on the weekends.
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Feed Table and Tavern
201 W Main St
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Great food, laid back atmosphere. Live music on the weekends.
Really fun atmosphere, a really unique variety of ceviche
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State of Confusion
301 E Main St
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Really fun atmosphere, a really unique variety of ceviche
Great place for drinks!
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HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main St
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Great place for drinks!
Great food and drinks - ask for rooftop seating!
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Terminal BrewHouse
1464 Market St
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Great food and drinks - ask for rooftop seating!
Really good, local beer. Community seating.
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OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King Blvd
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Really good, local beer. Community seating.
Great beer and food!
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Chattanooga Brewing Company
1804 Chestnut St
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Great beer and food!
Great beer and outdoor seating area with picnic tables and hammocks. Dog and kid friendly.
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Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White Blvd
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Great beer and outdoor seating area with picnic tables and hammocks. Dog and kid friendly.