Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Tennessee Aquarium

5/5(1 review)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live at Tennessee Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Tennessee Aquarium
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Chattanooga Riverfront

4.5/5(7 reviews)

After visiting Chattanooga Riverfront, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chattanooga. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Chattanooga Riverfront
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Chattanooga Choo Choo

4/5(8 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

Chattanooga Choo Choo
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Ross's Landing Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Ross's Landing Park, a lovely green space in Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Ross's Landing Park
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Hunter Museum of American Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hunter Museum of American Art during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.

Hunter Museum of American Art
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Chattanooga Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Chattanooga Brewing Company during your travels to Chattanooga. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Chattanooga Brewing Company

Things to do

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Sabotage: 1944

฿1,194
Per adult
Sabotage: 1944
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Chattanooga Scavenger Hunt: Scenic City

฿434
Per adult
Chattanooga Scavenger Hunt: Scenic City
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Historic Southside Food Tour in Chattanooga

฿3,489
Per adult
Historic Southside Food Tour in Chattanooga
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Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour

฿4,194
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour
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Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

฿877
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour
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ChattaBrunch Food Tour

฿3,489
Per adult
ChattaBrunch Food Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga

District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
100 West 21st Street, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿2,956 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿2,956
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (964 reviews)
Solid but not for everyone
"We would gladly stay here again.. convenient, comfortable, good staff and management. Dark colors and lighting, clean enough but not spotless. Again, wed gladly stay here again, but many would not. Its a solid place to stay a couple of nights, and the staff were great."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

District 3 Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Read House, Downtown City Center
The Read House, Downtown City Center
4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿3,783 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿3,783
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)
"Loved everything about this hotel"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Read House, Downtown City Center
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
4 out of 5
92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿4,768 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿4,768
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Choo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"Chose this place because it was close to a concert we went too, and it practically shared the parking lot with the venue. It was within walking distance and it made it very pleasant."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
2 out of 5
901 Carter St, 37402 Chat, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿3,199 per night from 23 May to 24 May
฿3,199
per night
23 May - 24 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Next to all the big places i frequent"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1300 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿3,694 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿3,694
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The only complaint is the indoor pool and hot tub are freezing like too cold to swim. Other than that love it there!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center, an IHG Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown/Cameron Harbor
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown/Cameron Harbor
3 out of 5
495 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿4,601 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿4,601
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was great. Friendly and helpful! The property is clean and easy to get to from the interstate, great location downtown. Close to the Aquarium and a lot of good restaurants as well as Coolidge park. Onsite restaurant was great, water front overlooking the Tennessee river with a huge patio ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown/Cameron Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chattanooga

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MLK University

MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.

MLK University
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Fort Wood

While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo.

Fort Wood
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North Chattanooga

While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.

North Chattanooga
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Northside

While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tennessee Aquarium and Coolidge Park.

Northside
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Highland Park

While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Highland Park
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Orchard Knob

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Orchard Knob. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery are a few top places to visit.

Orchard Knob

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