Local area

Home of the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Sheik restaurants, art galleries, and bocce ball courts on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River.

See the last big battle of the Civil Ward, up close.

Walk in the Fountains, throw Frisbee, ride the Carousel or just hang out at the Stone Cup coffe house. A local favorite with the hipsters.

Hands on Children's museum, located in the heart of Downtown.

Perched on an 80-foot bluff on the edge of the Tennessee River, the Hunter Museum of American Art offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding mountains. This panorama is equaled only by the exceptional collection of American art inside recognized as one of the country's finest.

The biggest and best Chattanooga Movie Theater plays new 3D IMAX movies right in Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Just a block away from the Tennessee Aquarium, you can plunge into an amazing underwater adventure or travel to fascinating lands at Chattanooga's premiere movie theatre. Our six-story IMAX screen, the largest in the region, is the only one big enough to show you a life-sized blue whale as big as a school bus.

Take a ride on the steepest passenger railway in the world - Lookout Mountain’s Incline Railway. Known as “America’s Most Amazing Mile,” The Incline’s trolley-style cars climb through the natural beauty surrounding historic Lookout Mountain at a breathtaking 72.7% grade – straight up!

Join us on Lookout Mountain to gasp at the remarkable beauty of Ruby Falls. On your way to the waterfall, enjoy the many geological wonders located throughout the cave. After your tour, be sure and take in the many scenic views from the top of the Lookout Mountain Tower. Ruby Falls is a must stop for any trip to or through the Chattanooga Area.

The Tennessee Riverwalk is a 13-mile riverside path which parallels the Tennessee River from the Chickamauga Dam to downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Length: 8 miles Trail end points: Riverfront Pkwy (Ross's Landing) and Chattanooga State Tech. College Trail surfaces: Concrete Trail category: Greenway/Non-RT Trail activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking