Tourist Attractions in Chattanooga

Chattanooga is filled with many things to keep visitors busy. Take a trip to the top of Lookout Mountain, explore the Tennessee Aquarium or walk around the Warner Park Zoo.

Chattanooga Choo Choo Since this east Tennessee city is forever linked with Glenn Miller's 1940s big band standard, The Chattanooga Choo Choo is as good a place as any to begin a visit to the area. Have a pastry at Greyfriar's, then visit the nearby Chattanooga African-American Museum. Learn more about the city at the Chattanooga Regional History Museum or take in the work of some of the country's best artists at the Hunter Museum of American Art.

Lookout Mountain Take the Incline Railway for the nearly one-mile trip up to the top of Lookout Mountain. Before you get on board, eat at Jade Palace. Chief among Lookout Mountain attractions are Ruby Falls and Rock City. Near the top of Lookout Mountain is Rock City Gardens which provide incredible views. Lookout Mountain Flight Park offers hang gliding via a tandem flight with a licensed instructor from an altitude of 2,000 feet.

Raccoon Mountain Grab lunch at Phat Wraps downtown. Then check out Raccoon Mountain, located just west of Chattanooga. You can also take a guided tour of Raccoon Mountain Dam, the top offers a spectacular view. Just a short drive from Chattanooga, is the Lost Sea, a four-acre subterranean lake, or take a trip south to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the site of the Civil War's longest battle.

Tennessee Aquarium In Coolidge Park on the riverfront, ride the 100-year-old carousel with hand-carved horses. Spend the afternoon at the Tennessee Aquarium, the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. On Chattanooga's north shore, amble through the Bluff View Art District, where you can view and purchase fine art and sculpture, stroll through the sculpture garden or hang out at Rembrandt's Coffee House.

Walnut Street Bridge Connecting downtown to the city's north shore is Walnut Street Bridge. Erected in 1890, the half-mile bridge is the longest pedestrian walkway in the world. The Bessie Smith Hall pays tribute to her life and features live performances by local and national artists. The revitalized downtown area also offers several night spots for music lovers, including the Cafe Tazza. The Creative Discovery Museum and the Warner Park Zoo are also nearby.

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