East Lake Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Tennessee Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
Find out about the history of Chattanooga when you spend time at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum during your trip to Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful waterfalls.
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Explore the great outdoors at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Coolidge Park
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a visit to Coolidge Park. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga: The Flash City One Hour City Tour
Chattanooga: Trolley Tour & Coker Museum Visit
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Top hotels in East Lake
The Read House Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Excellent hotel. Very nice decor- feels like you are in an old train car! Sweet romantic get away.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Room was very clean bed are comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Bar and Patio: Long, wide open bar, well decorated space for enjoying creatively crafted cocktails, local craft or other beers, house or selective wines, and even appetizer or meals! Keep an eye out for happy hour prices throughout the week! Bonus...indoor-outdoor seating with convertible service ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
The hotel was very clean, and the staff polite and helpful. The managers reception was exceptional and breakfast delicious when many options. Will stop here again, hot tub and pool well maintained.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very comfortable beds and hotel smelled so good! Starbucks inside was a nice perk!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Ridgedale
When in Ridgedale, you can plan a visit to Barking Legs Theater and Chattanooga Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Missionary Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Missionary Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Barking Legs Theater and Chattanooga Zoo.
Southside Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Southside Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or Finley Stadium.
St. Elmo
St. Elmo might not have many top sights, but Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Lookout Mountain Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
