Experience the best of Chattanooga
Chattanooga is a Tennessee river city between mountain ridges, with an aquarium, a steep incline railway, Civil War battlefields and a walkable riverfront.
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The Tennessee River makes a bend at Chattanooga, close to the Georgia border, in a valley between Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. It was a major railroad junction, and the 1941 song Chattanooga Choo Choo made its name famous. The Tennessee Aquarium stands on the riverfront, and the Walnut Street Bridge, a pedestrian bridge from 1891, crosses the river to a district of parks and cafés.
On Lookout Mountain, the Incline Railway, one of the steepest passenger railways in the world, climbs to the viewpoints of Point Park, where Civil War soldiers fought the Battle Above the Clouds in 1863. Nearby, Ruby Falls is a waterfall deep inside a cave, and Rock City has rock gardens with views over several states. The Chickamauga and Chattanooga battlefields form the oldest national military park.
Southern cooking runs from fried chicken and barbecue to cornbread and biscuits with gravy, and the Moon Pie, a marshmallow sandwich cookie, was first baked in Chattanooga. The city has a number of craft breweries and distilleries. Spring brings dogwoods, summers are hot and humid, and autumn colour on the ridges is bright.
- Free cancellation on 80% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 13
Top 4 attractions in Chattanooga
Outdoor and adventure activities in Chattanooga
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Signature experiences in Chattanooga
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Questions about Chattanooga
- What are the top attractions in Chattanooga?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Chattanooga are Tennessee Aquarium, Coolidge Park, Walnut Street Bridge, Ruby Falls.
- What is the most popular experience in Chattanooga?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 609 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Chattanooga take?
- The typical experience in Chattanooga lasts about 1.5 hours; the middle half run between 60 minutes and 3 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Chattanooga?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 80% of the 66 experiences we hold for Chattanooga. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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