Chatanooga Vacation Guide: Attractions and Things To Do

Welcome to Chattanooga! This mountain town is located in southeast Tennessee at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains nestled along the Tennessee River. Also known as the "Scenic City", Chattanooga offers a place to enjoy outdoor recreation, spend time with loved ones and explore exciting attractions. Keep reading for a quick Chattanooga vacation guide and the top things to do.

Greater Chattanooga Vacation Guide: Activities and Attractions

• Appalachian, Signal, Lookout, Monteagle, Racoon and Signal Mountains
• Ocoee, Hiwassee, Tennessee Rivers
• State Parks: Booker T. Washington, Cloudland Canyon, Harrison Bay, Hiwassee Ocoee, and Red Clay Historic Park
• Boating and Fishing
• Canoeing, Kayaking and Rowing
• Hang Gliding
• Hiking
• Paddleboarding
• Rock Climbing
• Whitewater Rafting
• Ziplining

Chattanooga Attractions

• Chattanooga Choo-choo
• Chattanooga Zoo
• Cloudland Canyon State Park
• Coolidge Park
• Incline Railway
• Raccoon Mountain Caverns
• Rock City Gardens
• Ruby Falls
• Tennessee Aquarium
• Tennessee Railroad
• Chattanooga Symphony and Opera
• Coker Museum
• Discovery Museum
• Hunter Museum of American Art
• Songbirds Guitar and Pop Culture Museum
• Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise
• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
• The Caverns Music Venue
• Tour Breweries and Distilleries

Collages and Universities

• Chattanooga State
• Covenant College
• Lee University
• Southern Adventist University
• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Shopping

• Chattanooga Market, Hamilton Place, Warehouse Row

Sports Events

• Chattanooga Lookouts (minor league baseball), Head of the Hooch Regatta and IRONMAN

Chattanooga Annual Events

• Cornbread Festival
• Founder’s Day
• Head of the Hooch Regatta
• Moon River Festival
• Pops on the River
• Riverbend Music Festival
• Strawberry Festival
• Sweet Tea Festival
• Three Sisters Bluegrass Festival
• Tennessee Whiskey Festival
• Wine Over Water

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