City/town information
Best known for the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, it actually ranks in the top 100 best cities to live in the United States. It's the 4th largest city in TN and still remains quite affordable. The city's riverfront has been redeveloped, as have many of it's neighborhoods. It is home to a wonderful aquarium and many other family friendly attractions.
190 locals recommend
Chattanooga
Best known for the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, it actually ranks in the top 100 best cities to live in the United States. It's the 4th largest city in TN and still remains quite affordable. The city's riverfront has been redeveloped, as have many of it's neighborhoods. It is home to a wonderful aquarium and many other family friendly attractions.
Neighborhoods
Lookout Mountain has many attractions, including Rock City and Ruby Falls
13 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain has many attractions, including Rock City and Ruby Falls
So cute and friendly. Spend time at one of the many welcoming restaurants or just go for a leisurely stroll. During the summer a concert series takes place here every Friday night from June until September.
Market Street
Market StreetSo cute and friendly. Spend time at one of the many welcoming restaurants or just go for a leisurely stroll. During the summer a concert series takes place here every Friday night from June until September.
Located at the bottom of Lookout Mountain it is one of the cutest, quaintest, quietest neighborhoods in the area. Home of one of the best ice cream shops you'll visit, it is rapidly redeveloping into the most up and coming neighborhood in the Chattanooga area.
10 locals recommend
Saint Elmo
Located at the bottom of Lookout Mountain it is one of the cutest, quaintest, quietest neighborhoods in the area. Home of one of the best ice cream shops you'll visit, it is rapidly redeveloping into the most up and coming neighborhood in the Chattanooga area.
Food scene
Family owned and run. It's a bit of a drive, but the food is delicious and the service is excellent. They even have toys for small kids to play with that they clean after every use.
102 locals recommend
Bluegrass Grill
55 E Main StFamily owned and run. It's a bit of a drive, but the food is delicious and the service is excellent. They even have toys for small kids to play with that they clean after every use.
Once the local town grocery in the 1900's it has been repurposed to a local cafe serving southern style meals from locally sourced food.
24 locals recommend
Cafe On the Corner
826 Scenic HwyOnce the local town grocery in the 1900's it has been repurposed to a local cafe serving southern style meals from locally sourced food.
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner State of Confusion will not disappoint. The food is amazing! Made from scratch and definitely tastes home cooked.
113 locals recommend
State of Confusion
301 E Main StWhether for breakfast, lunch or dinner State of Confusion will not disappoint. The food is amazing! Made from scratch and definitely tastes home cooked.
Not only do they have delicious pizza but they have some of the best tasting garlic knots and meatballs we've had in a while.
74 locals recommend
Community Pie
850 Market StNot only do they have delicious pizza but they have some of the best tasting garlic knots and meatballs we've had in a while.
Being Italian it's hard to impress Mary with pizza, but even she thought this was actually pretty good pizza. You can't even tell the difference between regular and gluten free pizza! And the kids ATE it up!
13 locals recommend
FIAMMA pizza company
405 N Market StBeing Italian it's hard to impress Mary with pizza, but even she thought this was actually pretty good pizza. You can't even tell the difference between regular and gluten free pizza! And the kids ATE it up!
They have live music (certain dates), delicious food and drinks and great friendly service. When you're done, must try the ice cream across the street (Clumpies Ice Cream Co.)
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveThey have live music (certain dates), delicious food and drinks and great friendly service. When you're done, must try the ice cream across the street (Clumpies Ice Cream Co.)
Sightseeing
260-ft below ground is one of the most astonishing natural formations you'll see. There are guided tours that take you along the path that Leo Lambert took in the 1920s. Definitely worth the trip!
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
260-ft below ground is one of the most astonishing natural formations you'll see. There are guided tours that take you along the path that Leo Lambert took in the 1920s. Definitely worth the trip!
Hang gliding and paragliding available. Glorious sights while developing and feeling the sense of freedom through flight.
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyHang gliding and paragliding available. Glorious sights while developing and feeling the sense of freedom through flight.
It has a very steep incline, so if you are terrified of heights you might want to avoid this one. Cars depart about every 15minutes and ride between the top of lookout mountain down to St. Elmo.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveIt has a very steep incline, so if you are terrified of heights you might want to avoid this one. Cars depart about every 15minutes and ride between the top of lookout mountain down to St. Elmo.
The Aquarium has been expertly designed. It's divided into two buildings-Ocean and River life. The variety of aquatic life is quite impressive. I don't think you'll be disappointed and neither will children.
480 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StThe Aquarium has been expertly designed. It's divided into two buildings-Ocean and River life. The variety of aquatic life is quite impressive. I don't think you'll be disappointed and neither will children.
A children's museum that contain permanent and rotating exhibits that are focused on the arts, music, and science. There is even a water-themed zone that displays concepts in math, physics and science. The kids could stay here all day!
130 locals recommend
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StA children's museum that contain permanent and rotating exhibits that are focused on the arts, music, and science. There is even a water-themed zone that displays concepts in math, physics and science. The kids could stay here all day!
A museum in motion! Train rides that took you through the beautiful Tennessee Valley. They have special Fall rides and a Christmas ride that will take you and your family on a magical ride to the North Pole!
69 locals recommend
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell RdA museum in motion! Train rides that took you through the beautiful Tennessee Valley. They have special Fall rides and a Christmas ride that will take you and your family on a magical ride to the North Pole!
Lake Winnie is an amusement park that has rides for children of all ages. There are also games to play and a picnic area. It is attached to SOAKYA Park which has water rides and activities for all ages. (There is a toddler specific area.)
57 locals recommend
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
1730 Lakeview DrLake Winnie is an amusement park that has rides for children of all ages. There are also games to play and a picnic area. It is attached to SOAKYA Park which has water rides and activities for all ages. (There is a toddler specific area.)
A waterfront park with a restored
historic carousel, an interactive play
fountain, and a lot of open space.
It often hosts concerts, festivals, fund
raisers and other events.
242 locals recommend
Coolidge Park
150 River StA waterfront park with a restored
historic carousel, an interactive play
fountain, and a lot of open space.
It often hosts concerts, festivals, fund
raisers and other events.
Tour the city of Chattanooga from land and the Tennessee River from the inside of an authentic WWII duck boat. This is a narrated tour.
83 locals recommend
Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront PkwyTour the city of Chattanooga from land and the Tennessee River from the inside of an authentic WWII duck boat. This is a narrated tour.
The zoo hosts tours and encounters with some of the animals, including a petting zoo. From jaguars to snow leopards, chimpanzees, giraffes, cougars and alpacas, the kids will be sure to enjoy this trip.
155 locals recommend
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveThe zoo hosts tours and encounters with some of the animals, including a petting zoo. From jaguars to snow leopards, chimpanzees, giraffes, cougars and alpacas, the kids will be sure to enjoy this trip.
Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White BlvdVisit https://chattanoogamarket.com/