Dana’s Guidebook to Chattanooga
Food scene
423 Taco
212 West 8th StreetRestaurant, unique food and drink, quaint outdoor seating in fashionable West End area.
Mayan Kitchen
507 Broad StDelicious Latin American cuisine located downtown on Broad St.
Goodman Coffee Roasters - St. Elmo
3913 St Elmo AveGreat little coffee shop in St. Elmo
Mean Mug Coffeehouse South
114 W Main StGreat coffee and unique breakfast and brunch items
River Front dining with outdoor seating and great food located downtown near Ross's Landing
37 locals recommend
Scottie's On The River
491 Riverfront PkwyRiver Front dining with outdoor seating and great food located downtown near Ross's Landing
Favorite local spot! Hands down best burger in Chattanooga! Family owned and run, Charlie & Renee, live on the TN River in the Gorge.
20 locals recommend
River Drifters
1925 Suck Creek RdFavorite local spot! Hands down best burger in Chattanooga! Family owned and run, Charlie & Renee, live on the TN River in the Gorge.
Downtown area, great food, outside dining on patio overlooking the river
113 locals recommend
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
1459 Riverside DrDowntown area, great food, outside dining on patio overlooking the river
Waffle House
Southern Icon for breakfast
Oh my! You've got to taste their biscuit creations!!
35 locals recommend
Maple Street Biscuit Company- City Center
407 Broad StOh my! You've got to taste their biscuit creations!!
First Watch - Northshore
300 Cherokee Blvd.Awesome breakfast and lunches!
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveSouthern Coastal Cuisine- yummy!
Little Coyote
STIR
1444 Market StDowntown by the Chattanooga Choo Choo
Feed Table and Tavern
201 W Main StDowntown on Main St. Great food!
Awesome Italian restaurant with nice atmosphere in downtown Art District
105 locals recommend
Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
212 High StAwesome Italian restaurant with nice atmosphere in downtown Art District
Coffee, pastries, chocolates, sandwiches, soups, great outdoor patio area, located in downtown Bluff View Art District
117 locals recommend
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High StCoffee, pastries, chocolates, sandwiches, soups, great outdoor patio area, located in downtown Bluff View Art District
Edley's Bar-B-Que
205 Manufacturers RdBest Bar B Q around! Located downtown North Shore area.
Sightseeing
Ruby Falls
Cavern located on Lookout Mountain
Beautiful area on top of Lookout Mountain. You can see 7 states!
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdBeautiful area on top of Lookout Mountain. You can see 7 states!
Beautiful pedestrian bridge connecting downtown area to the North Shore.
116 locals recommend
Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeBeautiful pedestrian bridge connecting downtown area to the North Shore.
Take the Incline Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain. Located in St. Elmo.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveTake the Incline Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain. Located in St. Elmo.
Thing To Do
This is an interactive museum and a great place to spend the day with children of all ages.
This is a great place to spend the day with children of all ages!
130 locals recommend
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StThis is a great place to spend the day with children of all ages!
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StGreat climbing facility downtown and you can even climb the outside of the building!
123 locals recommend
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StGreat climbing facility downtown and you can even climb the outside of the building!
Go jump off Lookout Mountain and soar over the valley!
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyGo jump off Lookout Mountain and soar over the valley!
Hiking
Nice 6 mile round trip hike beginning on top of Signal Mountain.
Beautiful views of Tennessee River Gorge. Creek and waterfalls at the bottom of the mountain.
Signal Point Park
Nice 6 mile round trip hike beginning on top of Signal Mountain.
Beautiful views of Tennessee River Gorge. Creek and waterfalls at the bottom of the mountain.
You can access from the Top of Lookout Mountain and walk about 100 yards to the view point or you can park at Craven's House and hike 1.5 miles to the top.
128 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdYou can access from the Top of Lookout Mountain and walk about 100 yards to the view point or you can park at Craven's House and hike 1.5 miles to the top.
Located 1 mile from our Place on the River. Easy hike for family and children.
Pot Point Nature Trail
17805 River Canyon RdLocated 1 mile from our Place on the River. Easy hike for family and children.
Located in Prentice Cooper State Forest. Part of the Cumberland Trail, experience this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Snooper's Rock
Located in Prentice Cooper State Forest. Part of the Cumberland Trail, experience this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Prentice Cooper State Forest. Explore this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Edward's Point Trailhead
Prentice Cooper State Forest. Explore this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.