Top 10ish Things in Chattanooga:
1.AT&T Field: Sports!
Home of the Lookouts, Chattanooga’s minor league team! The Lookouts will be hosting the Montgomery Biscuits May 17 – 20.
2.Warehouse Row: Shopping!
Warehouse Row in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a collection of buildings built in the early 1900s on the site of a Civil War fort that have been authentically restored and transformed into one of the premier design and fashion centers in the Southeast.
3.Tennessee Aquarium:Attraction!
All around the outside of the Tennessee Aquarium, billed as the world’s largest freshwater aquarium , artificial streams twist and turn and provide a refreshing chance to dip your tired feet. Inside the aquarium’s River Journey building are 100-pound blue catfish to ogle and lake sturgeons you can actually pet, often to the subtle accompaniment of recorded bluegrass banjo music. In the Ocean Journey building, strategically placed white rocking chairs let you take a break and watch the world go by outside.
4.Rock City: Nature!
Take an unforgettable journey high atop Lookout Mountain! Enjoy the quiet woodland paths and gardens. Discover ancient rock formations. Explore the 400 species of plants, flowers, and shrubs. Each step is a discovery! Cast your wish upon the 140-foot high falls. Stand mightily upon world-famous Lover's Leap and wrap yourself in the magnificent view. Wind your way through massive rock boulders and caverns that bring you to Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village. Magical adventures await you!
5.Ruby Falls: Nature!
Discover a World of Wonder! Ruby Falls, a thundering 145-foot waterfall is located deep within Lookout Mountain and has been thrilling visitors for over 80 years. Entertaining hosts take you into the cavern by elevator and lead you along a paved, level pathway. Thrill to the unique formations and the sheer beauty of the sparkling waterfall on this fun-filled and educational visit. After the guided tour, relax on the mountainside deck with a snack and enjoy the panoramic view of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley below.
6.Choo Choo: History!
All Aboard! Opened in 1909 as Terminal Station, the train depot welcomed thousands of travelers during the golden age of railroads. Today, Terminal Station stands as part of the world famous Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel.
History and hospitality are at the heart of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The 24-acre complex boasts three hotel buildings, on-site dining, retail shops, tranquil rose gardens, an educational antique trolley ride, model railroad museum and display, and much more
7.Hunter Museum: Culture!
Built on a ninety-foot limestone bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and comprised of a 1905 classical revival mansion, a low-slung 1970s building and a 2005 contemporary structure, the Hunter Museum of American Art showcases 100 years of architecture and houses the finest collection of American art in the Southeast. The collection of the Hunter Museum spans the history of American art from the colonial period to the present day, and covers a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, contemporary studio glass, and crafts.
8.Bluff View Art District: Culture!
Within walking distance of downtown Chattanooga, Bluff View Art District is a creative haven that specializes in the visual, culinary and landscape arts. The historic neighborhood sits high atop a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience. While there, you can browse through River Gallery, which exhibits fine art and museum quality crafts from local, regional, national and international artists. Whether you are meandering through the sculpture garden or watching the local artisans bake breads, make chocolates or roast coffee through the large paned windows throughout the district, there is something for everyone to enjoy. You can also find something to suit any taste at one of the three restaurants, including authentic Italian at Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria, elegant global cuisine at Back Inn Cafe or European style desserts, pastries, coffees and sandwiches at Rembrandt's Coffee House.
9.North Shore District: Shopping and Eating!
The NorthShore contains an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants.
10.Coolidge Park: Sightseeing!
Coolidge Park, located on the city’s North Shore, is one place where you can overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across the world’s largest pedestrian bridge-the Walnut Street Bridge, test your skills at rock climbing, picnic with your family in plenty of open green spaces, admire a military memorial and even ride a tiger on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and serves as a venue for numerous concerts, festivals and special events. It is also part of the Tennessee Riverwalk, a 15-mile long public greenway that runs along the Tennessee River.
11.Riverfront Area: Sightseeing!
This riverside path parallels the Tennessee River from the Chickamauga Dam to Ross's Landing Park in Downtown Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium.