Chattanooga, Tennessee is a place I have considered to be a home away from home my entire life, and I've been regularly traveling there. Here's some places I always love going, or loved going when I was younger, to keep in mind if you go. Avoid the i...
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Indoor Activities
one of the best aquariums participating in conservation and educational efforts, with a freshwater section and a saltwater section.
Tennessee Aquarium
the waterfall tour is underground, showing off a freestanding waterfall, taking you through the cavern and to the falls.
Ruby Falls
an art museum with a great collection of american art, which works great as a rainy day or way-too-hot day activity.
Hunter Museum of American Art
a used bookstore- and music and video games and the likes- that strives to make getting books affordable and accessible.
McKAY's Used Bookstore
a local bookstore for used books, art, and music, all on the north shore of Chattanooga.
Winder Binder - Books, Art and Music featuring Chad's Records
a little local bookstore with a cozy atmosphere.
The Book & Cover
a busy, fun mall with a variety of stores and restaurants.
Hamilton Place Mall
Outdoor Activities
these are generally ones that you'll be mostly outside, or will have to be outside a fair bit to access it.
a garden park at the top of lookout mountain, overlooking the edge of the mountain with waterfalls and a fairytale touch.
Rock City Gardens
a restoration railyard with a local line through the historic missionary ridge. great for anyone, at any age, who loves trains. the stream engines run on the weekends.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
an incline railroad up the side of lookout mountain to the top and back down again. great for anyone who loves trains and doesn't mind the steep view down.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
an arts and crafts market, open outside of the Tennessee Aquarium on saturdays at 10 am.
Chattanooga River Market
a local farm & arts and crafts market open on Sundays starting at 11 am.
Chattanooga Market
a farmers market in downtown chattanooga, open on Wednesdays starting at 4 pm.
Main Street Farmers Market
Local Food
local ice cream that is amazing and a nice refresher for hotter days in the south.
Clumpies Ice Cream - St. Elmo Location
an indulgent and cozy breakfast and brunch restaurant.
