Holiday Inn & Suites Chattanooga Downtown LOCAL AREA

Our hotel near the Tennessee Aquarium is just steps away from America's top-rated aquarium, where two buildings offer two complete experiences. River Journey highlights freshwater ecosystems from the mountains, while Ocean Journey takes you to the sea. Meet playful otters, enormous catfish, graceful stingrays, toothy sharks, and playful penguins. You'll even have a chance to get hands-on at touch tanks. Plan at least three hours to take it all in.

Lookout Mountain hosts some of the most popular natural attractions & destinations in the Southeast. Rock City, Ruby Falls, and The Incline Railway highlight the beauty of the mountain, landscapes of the region, and breathtaking views of the city and valley. Learn more at https://tickets.lookoutmountain.com/.

No trip to Chattanooga is complete without a visit to the tallest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into Lookout Mountain, then walk the scenic cavern trail to the thundering 145-foot waterfall and its dramatic light show. Along the way, you'll have the chance to marvel at stunning rock formations and learn the cave's fascinating history. Best of all, staying at our hotel near Ruby Falls means easy access to it all.

Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, TN, Rock City sits atop Lookout Mountain as one of the region's most beloved destinations. Walk the 4,100-foot Enchanted Trail through ancient rock formations and across towering bridges to Lover's Leap, a cliffside waterfall with views spanning seven states. Wander through lush gardens with over 500 species of plants, then venture into Fairyland Caverns and watch your favorite fairytales come to life. Timed entry tickets are available online.

The Chattanooga Riverwalk spans 16.1 miles along the southern banks of the Tennessee River, with our hotel just steps from this paved, accessible path. Walk, jog, or rent a bike from Bike Chattanooga stations and explore at your own pace. With scenic views, public art, fishing piers, restaurants, and playgrounds dotting the route, the Riverwalk offers fresh air and flexibility for every kind of adventure.

Chattanooga holds a rare distinction as North America's first National Park City, and only the third in the world. Over 200,000 public trees line our streets, green infrastructure manages stormwater naturally, and miles of greenways and blueways connect neighborhoods to wild spaces. From paddling the Tennessee River Blueway to hiking Lookout Mountain trails, the city seamlessly blends urban energy with outdoor adventure, making it easy to go from coffee shop to trailhead in minutes.