St. Elmo Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Chattanooga Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Chattanooga Convention Center during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a stop at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Things to do
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Heritage Tour – Trolley Ride & Coker Museum
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
Top hotels in St. Elmo
The Read House Hotel
Such an amazing place! Thishotelnisfull of little books and crannies that are filled with history. The staff is awesome, the bar immaculate, the food is to die for.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Great hotel in a great location in the heart of Chattanooga's Downtown area. The staff were very friendly and professional and the rooms were well maintained. I would 100% stay there again.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
It was very clean very nice and clean. Everything was there. Things weren’t broken. The appearance was really very nice. It’s a really nice room. It was nice that it had a couch with the stool and it had a nice little. The whole room was really nice. and the staff was very nice and helpful and ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Nice and comfortable all around.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Out dated
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Chattanooga/Eastridge
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Elmo
East Lake
While East Lake isn't home to many top sights, John Ross House and Lookout Mountain Incline Railway are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Songbirds Guitar Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.
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.
MLK University
MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.
