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Chattanooga, TN Favorites

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My favorite finds in Chattanooga, TN! From must-visit restaurants and cozy coffee shops to fun things to do, hidden gems, and local spots worth checking out—these are my go-to Chattanooga recommendations.
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Attractions

 
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We have been to Rock City several times and I always enjoy something new each time we go. It is really cool to be able to see over 7 states. Great for all ages.
SeaRock City
 
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We would take our boys here when they were younger, it was a great short weekend away for us. We love going down in the cave and seeing the beautiful waterfall.
Discover - Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain
 
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This aquarium has a little bit of everything. The have a River Journey building and a Ocean Journey building. They are certain station where you can touch the fish and they also have a butterfly walk though.
Tennessee Aquarium
 
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This is just one of those cool things to do while in Chattanooga. At the bottom of the incline you will find shops and restaurants.
Ride the Incline
 
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I have not been to the Lost Sea in years but it is one of the coolest boat rides I have ever done and its cool to hear about the history of this place.
The Lost Sea

Restaurants

 
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I love that their menu has so much to choose from, from snacks, Brunch, Main Courses, Sandwiches and they even have a kids meal.
Frothy Monkey
 
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This restaurant is right by the aquarium, they have a menu filled with great southern filled favorites. I promise if you are hungry from walking at the aquarium all day, this is the place to fill up on your favorite foods.
Puckett's Restaurant – Chattanooga, TN | Menu, Hours & Live Music
 
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They do serve sandwiches and soup but most everyone goes for the chocolate. They have the best hot chocolate mix and chacolate candy assortment boxes.
Welcome to The Hot Chocolatier
 
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Whitebird has anything from breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner plus they have happy hour. The prices are so reasonable also.
White Bird Chattanooga
 
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This place has the best shrimp and grits. They are closed on Sunday and Monday and open Tuesday through Saturday 4:00 to 10:00, so make sure they are open before you go.
Lakeshore Grille

Places to stay

 
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This is a nice, clean and in a good location. You are with in 8 miles of all the attraction listed in this list.
Hampton Inn Chattanooga West/Lookout Mountain
 
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If you want to be in walking distance and be in the heart of everything thats going on, this is the place for you.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Downtown
 
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If you want to full luxury experience than The Read House is for you. Just some of what the hotel has to offer, Starbucks, indoor pool, outdoor garden, bar&billards room and Bridgeman's Chophouse and so much more.
The Read House Hotel
 
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If you want to feel rested, renewed and energized, it doesn't get more peaceful that a treehouse in the woods. Only about 12 miles from Chattanooga.
Treetop Hideaways
 
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This place is so different and unique than any other place I have stayed. They have so many different rooms to choose from and just the atmosphere was just so calming.
The Hotel Chalet