Pro
Scenic Mountain Views and friendly people.
Con
Outskirts of town are hideous
In a nutshell
Great place for a weekend visit, or even a centre while visiting locally in Tennessee
12 Reviews 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 the highest underground water fall in the united states. in 1930 lambert opened the falls to the...
11 Reviews 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 attraction was opened by garnet carter in 1932. between 1936 and mid 1950's carter painted "see rock...
Chickamauga Battlefield Monument
9 Reviews 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 Missionary Ridge. The Confederate Army of the Tennessee had placed artillery and men along the full...
5 Reviews 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 nice ride up Lookout Mountain and you can stay and sightsee at the top for as long as you like. It is...
5 Reviews 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 war. the park has a collection of cannons, historic markers, and spectacular views of the chattanooga...
7 Reviews 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 under Major General Joseph Hooker defeated Confederate forces commanded by Major General Carter L....
4 Reviews 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 non-military highway bridge to cross anywhere on the Tennessee River. The bridge was closed to motor...
4 Reviews 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, a canoe and kayak launch, and a restored historic carousel. The carousel frame dates back to about...
4 Reviews 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 choo choo". the complex has a collection of antique engines and railroad cars and is home to the...
2 Reviews 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 and renovated from 2005 to 2007. The Market Street Bridge was the largest double-leaf steel bascule...
3 Reviews 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 from all over the country. for those who like classic and modern art the hunter museum is well worth...
3 Reviews 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 department is divided into two major divisions: Program Services and Parks & Facilities. Sports, arts...
3 Reviews 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 museum is that kids are invited to touch EVERYTHING! It's a great place to go when you are tired of...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Those who have a difficult time ascending or descending stairs, as well a lazy folks, will appreciate this glass enclosed sidewalk elevator, which is located between the Tennessee Aquarium and the Walnut Street Bridge. Alexandria and Nicholas, my grandchuildren, enjoyed it...
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