St. Elmo Travel Guide

Chattanooga

Popular places to visit

Tennessee Aquarium

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 mountain views.

Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.

Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo

Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.

Chattanooga Zoo
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

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 mountain views.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Raccoon Mountain Caverns

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.

Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Coolidge Park

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.

Coolidge Park

Things to do

Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

฿1,912
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride
Private Helicopter Tour over Missionary Ridge

Private Helicopter Tour over South Chattanooga TN

฿810
per adult
Private Helicopter Tour over South Chattanooga TN
Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley

Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley

฿1,097
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley
Sabotage: 1944

Sabotage: 1944

฿1,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabotage: 1944
Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience

Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience

฿1,782
per adult
Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges

Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges

฿2,560
per adult
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
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Top hotels in St. Elmo

The Read House Hotel
The Read House Hotel
4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,029 reviews)
"We loved the open feel and relax atmosphere. Old time charm. The staff was amazing and we got a late night tour of 311! Made my trip"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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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 ฿3,723 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,723
฿4,365 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,260 reviews)
"The hotel was great. We normally stay at hotels that have a microwave but they did not have one in the room. Also, you had to go to the front desk for ice instead of readily available. The room itself was gorgeous and clean. We loved the mid-century vibe. We stayed in one of the train cars for our ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
3 out of 5
200 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿4,121 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,121
฿4,832 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful asst manager who checked us in-Clean and quiet--The only negatives are no bereakfast except cold preprepared food and no microwaves in the rooms."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
3 out of 5
2210 Bams Dr, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿2,607 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,607
฿3,056 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,089 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Rooms are clean and bed is so comfy!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
3 out of 5
7301 SHALLOWFORD RD., Chattanooga, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,192 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,192
฿3,743 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hamilton Place Mall and Hickory ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Baymont by Wyndham Chattanooga/Eastridge
Baymont by Wyndham Chattanooga/Eastridge
2.5 out of 5
6674 Ringgold Rd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿2,197 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,197
฿2,576 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,425 reviews)
"Desk Clerk was super friendly and fast great experience there. Overall appearance was clean, rooms clean. Better directions to actual building would be very helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Chattanooga/Eastridge
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Elmo

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East Lake

While East Lake isn't home to many top sights, Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Lake
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Jefferson Heights

While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Chattanooga Brewing Company are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jefferson Heights
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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 or Finley Stadium.

Southside Historic District
Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
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Lookout Valley

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.

Lookout Valley
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Chattanooga Riverfront

Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Creative Discovery Museum.

Chattanooga Riverfront

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