Nathan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Walnut St. Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, connects the north shore of Tennessee River to downtown Chattanooga. It is a favorite weekend destination of Chattanooga residents and visitors alike. Walnut Street Bridge, erected in 1890 and standing 2,376 feet high, was the first non-military bridge across the Tennessee River.
The bridge was called the "county bridge," and at the time it was built it connected the mostly white south side city with the mostly black north side Hill City population. In 1978, the bridge was closed to all motor vehicles and today it hosts a range of events such as Wine over Water wine tasting and the Riverbend country music festival.
Walnut Street Bridge
The Walnut St. Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, connects the north shore of Tennessee River to downtown Chattanooga. It is a favorite weekend destination of Chattanooga residents and visitors alike. Walnut Street Bridge, erected in 1890 and standing 2,376 feet high, was the first non-military bridge across the Tennessee River.
The bridge was called the "county bridge," and at the time it was built it connected the mostly white south side city with the mostly black north side Hill City population. In 1978, the bridge was closed to all motor vehicles and today it hosts a range of events such as Wine over Water wine tasting and the Riverbend country music festival.
Come and watch the sun set behind the mountains at sunset rock. There are trails that lead to a bluff with beautiful views of the mountains and Chattanooga Valley.
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405 W Brow RdCome and watch the sun set behind the mountains at sunset rock. There are trails that lead to a bluff with beautiful views of the mountains and Chattanooga Valley.
Experience
Ruby Falls is a 145 foot high underground waterfall located on Scenic Highway at Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. The popular waterfalls are in the Ruby Falls Cave, a limestone cave that is a part of the Lookout Mountain Caverns. Inside Ruby Falls Cave there are well-known cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites.
The falls are at the end of the main corridor of the cave. The stream is found 1,120 feet below the earth’s surface: the water comes from natural springs and is supplemented by rain water. The falls welcome groups including school tours, Boy Scouts and Girl Scout tours, and other groups.
1720 Scenic Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-821-2544
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Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls is a 145 foot high underground waterfall located on Scenic Highway at Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. The popular waterfalls are in the Ruby Falls Cave, a limestone cave that is a part of the Lookout Mountain Caverns. Inside Ruby Falls Cave there are well-known cave formations like stalactites and stalagmites.
The falls are at the end of the main corridor of the cave. The stream is found 1,120 feet below the earth’s surface: the water comes from natural springs and is supplemented by rain water. The falls welcome groups including school tours, Boy Scouts and Girl Scout tours, and other groups.
1720 Scenic Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-821-2544
Just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Raccoon Mountain Caverns are a fascinating destination for the curious and adventurous. You can explore the mysterious cave system with more than 5 1/2 miles of mapped and explored passageways.
New discoveries are being made all the time. You can choose a 45-minute Crystal Palace Tour or go for one of the popular and thrilling cave expeditions.
A visit to the Raccoon Mountain Caverns includes a number of popular activities such as panning for gemstones, taking an exciting ride in a go-kart, relaxing by the campfire, or enjoying the awe-inspiring views of Lookout and Raccoon Mountains.
319 West Hills Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-821-9403
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Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills DrJust outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Raccoon Mountain Caverns are a fascinating destination for the curious and adventurous. You can explore the mysterious cave system with more than 5 1/2 miles of mapped and explored passageways.
New discoveries are being made all the time. You can choose a 45-minute Crystal Palace Tour or go for one of the popular and thrilling cave expeditions.
A visit to the Raccoon Mountain Caverns includes a number of popular activities such as panning for gemstones, taking an exciting ride in a go-kart, relaxing by the campfire, or enjoying the awe-inspiring views of Lookout and Raccoon Mountains.
319 West Hills Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-821-9403
Parks
Located on River Street on Chattanooga’s North Shore, Coolidge Park is a popular waterfront park with open spaces, pleasant views of the Tennessee River, and the largest pedestrian bridge in the world: the Walnut Street Bridge.
The park is part of the Tennessee Riverwalk: this is a 15 mile long greenway that runs along the Tennessee River from the Chickamauga Dam to the Southern Belle Riverboat.
One of the most well-known features of the park is the historic carousel, a 100 year old carousel that has been restored. Children enjoy riding on the tigers, horses, and other animals. There is also an interactive water fountain and a rock climbing area.
150 River Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-425-6311
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Coolidge Park
150 River St Located on River Street on Chattanooga’s North Shore, Coolidge Park is a popular waterfront park with open spaces, pleasant views of the Tennessee River, and the largest pedestrian bridge in the world: the Walnut Street Bridge.
The park is part of the Tennessee Riverwalk: this is a 15 mile long greenway that runs along the Tennessee River from the Chickamauga Dam to the Southern Belle Riverboat.
One of the most well-known features of the park is the historic carousel, a 100 year old carousel that has been restored. Children enjoy riding on the tigers, horses, and other animals. There is also an interactive water fountain and a rock climbing area.
150 River Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-425-6311
Chattanoogan eläintarha
301 N Holtzclaw AveThis is LITERALLY in our homes backyard! Less than a 5 min walk to a beautiful park filled with local artist sculptures, walking track and fields to play in! New expansion and renovations have just been approved and should be coming later on.
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
This is LITERALLY in our homes backyard! Less than a 5 min walk to a beautiful park filled with local artist sculptures, walking track and fields to play in! New expansion and renovations have just been approved and should be coming later on.
This park is free and open to the public. It’s located in our north shore area where there are tons of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The park is dog friendly, has a splash pad / fountains for kids to play in during the summer, a carousel, rock climbing wall and more! It’s absolutely beautiful!
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Coolidge Park
150 River StThis park is free and open to the public. It’s located in our north shore area where there are tons of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The park is dog friendly, has a splash pad / fountains for kids to play in during the summer, a carousel, rock climbing wall and more! It’s absolutely beautiful!
Kids Educational Experience
The Creative Discovery Museum is the place to explore, create, learn, and innovate through play. It is designed for children of all ages and their families, teachers, parents, caregivers, primary and secondary schools, and all organizations that work with children. If you are wondering what to do in Chattanooga TN with kids, the Creative Discovery Museum is a great place to visit.
The museum offers a range of programs such as art lessons, story times, science demonstrations, and what is called "spur of the moment" activities such as bringing a snake to the auditorium for kids to meet, touch, and learn about. Kids and their parents can go digging for dinosaur bones in the sand, come to the RiverPlay for some splashing, or get creative and noisy in the music studio.
The museum also has programs for children with special needs and works closely with Chattanooga schools.
321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-756-2738
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321 Chestnut St The Creative Discovery Museum is the place to explore, create, learn, and innovate through play. It is designed for children of all ages and their families, teachers, parents, caregivers, primary and secondary schools, and all organizations that work with children. If you are wondering what to do in Chattanooga TN with kids, the Creative Discovery Museum is a great place to visit.
The museum offers a range of programs such as art lessons, story times, science demonstrations, and what is called "spur of the moment" activities such as bringing a snake to the auditorium for kids to meet, touch, and learn about. Kids and their parents can go digging for dinosaur bones in the sand, come to the RiverPlay for some splashing, or get creative and noisy in the music studio.
The museum also has programs for children with special needs and works closely with Chattanooga schools.
321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-756-2738
From Volkswagen-size catfish, giant freshwater stingrays, the powerful Arapaima, and bizarre-looking Wallago Catfish to the electrifying jellyfish and playful, frolicking otters, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to creatures that delight visitors of all ages, and one of the top Chattanooga attractions.
The main focus of the aquarium is above and underwater life in Tennessee, which has some of the richest freshwater fauna in the country with more than 320 fish species. The aquarium exhibits are housed in two buildings where the visitors can follow the path of water from its mountain source to the sea. They can visit native animals from their backyards as well as some amazing and strange creatures from remote parts of the Earth.
The exhibits are extremely realistic and show animals in their native habitats, some thriving and some facing the danger of extinction.
One Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 800-262-0695
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Aquarium
1 Broad St From Volkswagen-size catfish, giant freshwater stingrays, the powerful Arapaima, and bizarre-looking Wallago Catfish to the electrifying jellyfish and playful, frolicking otters, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to creatures that delight visitors of all ages, and one of the top Chattanooga attractions.
The main focus of the aquarium is above and underwater life in Tennessee, which has some of the richest freshwater fauna in the country with more than 320 fish species. The aquarium exhibits are housed in two buildings where the visitors can follow the path of water from its mountain source to the sea. They can visit native animals from their backyards as well as some amazing and strange creatures from remote parts of the Earth.
The exhibits are extremely realistic and show animals in their native habitats, some thriving and some facing the danger of extinction.
One Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 800-262-0695
Local Attractions
Offers some spectacular views of the Chattanooga area. A short walk down the street at the top and there is a park with multiple spots to overlook the valley!
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway played an important role in the American Civil War. After the war, tourists began to visit the area at the top of the mountain to see the sites of the famous battles as well as the Natural Bridge, Lula Lake, Whiteside Park, and other places of natural beauty in the area.
A luxury hotel was built at the summit of the mountain and a railroad was built to reach the hotel. After 100 years of operation, the railway ride up to the top of the mountain is still a popular attraction in the area.
827 East Brow Road, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway -asema
3917 St Elmo AveOffers some spectacular views of the Chattanooga area. A short walk down the street at the top and there is a park with multiple spots to overlook the valley!
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway played an important role in the American Civil War. After the war, tourists began to visit the area at the top of the mountain to see the sites of the famous battles as well as the Natural Bridge, Lula Lake, Whiteside Park, and other places of natural beauty in the area.
A luxury hotel was built at the summit of the mountain and a railroad was built to reach the hotel. After 100 years of operation, the railway ride up to the top of the mountain is still a popular attraction in the area.
827 East Brow Road, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Located on Bluff View Avenue in the Bluff View Art District, the Hunter Museum of American Ar is a fine arts museum sitting on an 80 foot (24 meter) bluff with views of downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River.
Since 1952, the collection has been housed in a 1904 classical revival mansion designed by the son of President James A. Garfield, Abram Garfield; the building was expanded in 1975 and in 2005.
Many of the works in the museum’s collection come from the Hudson River School. Other genres include American impressionism, modernism, and much more. The museum offers a variety of education programs for children and for adults.
10 Bluff View Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-267-0968
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10 Bluff View Ave Located on Bluff View Avenue in the Bluff View Art District, the Hunter Museum of American Ar is a fine arts museum sitting on an 80 foot (24 meter) bluff with views of downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River.
Since 1952, the collection has been housed in a 1904 classical revival mansion designed by the son of President James A. Garfield, Abram Garfield; the building was expanded in 1975 and in 2005.
Many of the works in the museum’s collection come from the Hudson River School. Other genres include American impressionism, modernism, and much more. The museum offers a variety of education programs for children and for adults.
10 Bluff View Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Phone: 423-267-0968
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdThe Chattanooga Market is an arts, crafts and farmers’ market located on Carter Street in the open-air First Tennessee Pavilion. Held every Sunday from April to December, it is the area’s largest producer-only market of its kind with more than 300 vendors and up to 6,000 visitors on a typical weekend.
Founded in 2001, the market is modeled after the Saturday Market in Eugene, Oregon. All items sold at the market must be created, grown, or hand made by the person selling the product.
The market is also known for its vibrant program of weekend events such as celebrity chef competitions, an arts event called Holiday Market, Oktoberfest and bluegrass celebrations, and more.
1829 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White Blvd The Chattanooga Market is an arts, crafts and farmers’ market located on Carter Street in the open-air First Tennessee Pavilion. Held every Sunday from April to December, it is the area’s largest producer-only market of its kind with more than 300 vendors and up to 6,000 visitors on a typical weekend.
Founded in 2001, the market is modeled after the Saturday Market in Eugene, Oregon. All items sold at the market must be created, grown, or hand made by the person selling the product.
The market is also known for its vibrant program of weekend events such as celebrity chef competitions, an arts event called Holiday Market, Oktoberfest and bluegrass celebrations, and more.
1829 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN
See the city from a unique perspective on the Southern Belle River Boat, “The Pride of the South.” Built in 1985, the river boat has a capacity of 450 passengers and operates on the Tennessee River around the Chattanooga area. Docked between the Oligiati and Market Street Bridges, the Southern Belle offers cruises every day.
The regularly scheduled daily cruises are narrated and include lunch: on these one and a half hour tours passengers enjoy the scenery while learning about local history. The other tours are the Pilot House Tour, the Sunset Tour, and a variety of Dinner Cruises with music and dancing. The company offers group events from conventions to weddings.
201 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN,
Phone: 423-266-4488
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Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront Pkwy See the city from a unique perspective on the Southern Belle River Boat, “The Pride of the South.” Built in 1985, the river boat has a capacity of 450 passengers and operates on the Tennessee River around the Chattanooga area. Docked between the Oligiati and Market Street Bridges, the Southern Belle offers cruises every day.
The regularly scheduled daily cruises are narrated and include lunch: on these one and a half hour tours passengers enjoy the scenery while learning about local history. The other tours are the Pilot House Tour, the Sunset Tour, and a variety of Dinner Cruises with music and dancing. The company offers group events from conventions to weddings.
201 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN,
Phone: 423-266-4488
Food scene
State of Confusion
301 E Main StFeed Table and Tavern
201 W Main StTaco Mamacita
109 N Market StThe Hot Chocolatier
1437 Market StSlick's Burgers
309 E Main StHeaven & Ale
342 East Main StreetSouthsides Jazz Junction
612 E Main StGreat place for breakfast, lunch or even an afternoon snack!
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Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StGreat place for breakfast, lunch or even an afternoon snack!
STIR
1444 Market StVisit the restaurant created by actors Nic and Norman from The Walking Dead! Great food and drinks in the heart of downtown!
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Nic & Norman’s
1386 Market StVisit the restaurant created by actors Nic and Norman from The Walking Dead! Great food and drinks in the heart of downtown!
Grab a warm cup of joe from a local coffee shop and snap a selfie in front of the HUGE Chattanooga sign just outside!
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Frothy Monkey
1400 Market StGrab a warm cup of joe from a local coffee shop and snap a selfie in front of the HUGE Chattanooga sign just outside!
Sporting Events
General seating is very low cost and there are no bad seats! Check out their website for special events and fireworks!
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Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront PkwyGeneral seating is very low cost and there are no bad seats! Check out their website for special events and fireworks!