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  • Aquarium, Chattanooga

    1. Aquarium

    This a freshwater aquarium which is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. I would suggest that you do get there when it opens to avoid waiting in line to enter and the hordes of...   more
  • Ruby Falls, Chattanooga

    2. Ruby Falls

    ruby falls is a historic natural attraction located about half way up lookout mountain on scenic drive. in 1928 leo lambert drilled a shaft into ruby falls cave and discovered the falls. ruby falls is...   more
  • Chickamauga Battlefield Monument, Chattanooga

    3. Chickamauga Battlefield Monument

    The siege of Chattanooga was broken by two actions. The relief of the supply lies when Lookout Mountain was taken and the overrunning of Missionary Ridge. The town was confined between the river and...   more
  • Rock City, Chattanooga

    4. Rock City

    the chattanooga area's most famous tourist attraction is rock city gardens. rock city was first visited by tourists in the early 1800's and they reached the site on mule back. the modern rock city...   more
  • Incline Railway, Chattanooga

    5. Incline Railway

    On November 16, 1895 the railroad known today simply as "The Incline" opened, rising up the steepest part of Lookout Mountain This is the steepest passenger train in the world. 72.7% grade. It is a...   more
  • Point Park, Chattanooga

    6. Point Park

    originally called lookout point, point park is part of the chickamauga-chattanooga national military park. the area around point park was involved in the battle of lookout mountain during the civil...   more
  • Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga

    7. Lookout Mountain

    Lookout Mountain, with a commanding view over Chattanooga, was the site of the Battle of Lookout Mountain, which occurred on November 24, 1863 during the Civil War. During the battle, Union forces...   more
  • Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga

    8. Walnut Street Bridge

    Walnut Street Bridge is both the oldest and longest surviving truss bridge in the southern US. It was the first bridge in Chattanooga to span the Tennessee River, and it is said to be the first...   more
  • Coolidge Park, Chattanooga

    9. Coolidge Park

    Coolidge Park is located on the Northshore at the base of the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Chatanooga. This 13-acre retreat was established in 1999, and it includes trails, fountains, a pavilion,...   more
  • Choo Choo, Chattanooga

    10. Choo Choo

    the chattanooga choo choo is a hotel, museum, and entertainment complex located at the historic chattanooga train terminal. the name of the complex is based on the 1941 glenn miller song "chattanooga...   more
  • Hunter Museum, Chattanooga

    11. Hunter Museum

    the hunter museum of american art has an excellent collection of classic and modern art. they have a nice collection of 19 th century oil paintings. the hunter museum also hosts traveling exhibitions...   more
  • Market Street Bridge, Chattanooga

    12. Market Street Bridge

    The Market Street Bridge, officially named the John Ross Bridge after Cherokee Chief John Ross, spans the Tennessee River connecting downtown and the Northshore District. The bridge was built in 1917...   more
  • Zoo, Chattanooga

    13. Zoo

    Chattanooga Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Department provides a wide variety of educational and recreational activities throughout a network of well-maintained parks and public facilities. The...   more
  • Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga

    14. Creative Discovery Museum

    This museum is in the heart of the downtown Chattanooga, about 2 blocks back from the river. It is laid out really well and it wasn't too crowded to enjoy when we went. The great thing about this...   more
  • Chattanooga with limited walking, Chattanooga

    15. Chattanooga with limited walking

    Point Park is easily accessible and if they can walk a short distance they might enjoy riding the Incline Railway from the bottom to the top of Lookout...   more
  • Ride the Incline Railway Up Lookout Mountain!, Chattanooga

    16. Ride the Incline Railway Up Lookout Mountain!

    This was a super-cool thing we found to do in Chattanooga! The Incline Railway is a 1-mile stretch of track which takes you straight up Lookout Mountain, and is...   more
  • Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Chattanooga

    17. Tennessee River in Chattanooga

    Chattanooga is located on the shores of Chickamauga Lake and Nickajack Lake, both part of the Tennessee River. Five automobile bridges, one railroad bridge, and...   more
  • Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga

    18. Downtown Chattanooga

    With a population of nearly 170,000, Chattanooga is the fourth largest city in the state of Tennessee. Chattanooga sits astride the Tennessee River is a key...   more
  • Market Street Artwork, Chattanooga

    19. Market Street Artwork

    Market and Broad Streets parallel each other and provide the bulk of restaurant and other urban entertainment between the Market Street Bridge to the...   more
  • Mystery Dinner Shows, Chattanooga

    20. Mystery Dinner Shows

    Vaudeville Cafe offers an Italian buffet dinner and a comedy sketch while you eat. Not only do they perform a play during your dinner, but they involve you. The...   more
  • First Street Sculpture Gardens, Chattanooga

    21. First Street Sculpture Gardens

    Those who enjoy outdoor sculptures will love the First Street Sculpture Garden, Chattanooga's 21st Century Waterfront Public Art Program. There are several...   more
  • Go Loco at Loca Luna´s, Chattanooga

    22. Go Loco at Loca Luna´s

    Loca Luna, could be a shopping tip or a must-see! I place it under must see just because its the kind of shop you might never buy anything in but its so fun to...   more
  • The Southern Brewer´s Festiival, Chattanooga

    23. The Southern Brewer´s Festiival

    If you like beer, you will love the Southern Brewers Festival. Two whole blocks near the riverfront are transformed into a huge tent, rather like a German...   more
  • Chattanooga's Architectural History, Chattanooga

    24. Chattanooga's Architectural History

    Chattanooga has been blessed with an abundance of great architecture since the second half of the nineteenth century. Unfortunately, a good bit of this...   more
  • Good Educational Opportunity, Chattanooga

    25. Good Educational Opportunity

    For any science geeks out there (like me), Chattanooga has one small destination that most people living here don't even know about. This is the Electric...   more

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