Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide
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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 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.
Ross's Landing Park
Ross's Landing Park is just one of the places to see in Chattanooga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
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 beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
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 beautiful waterfalls.
AT&T Field
Catch an event at AT&T Field during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
"What a beautiful property in a great location. Rooms were newly renovated and quiet! Speakeasy bar was very nice with great happy hour drinks and bites. In the lobby was a StarBucks, also great since they don't serve breakfast and in room coffee was lame. Everything is walkable within 10-15 mins. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
"The staff was accommodating, the rooms were simple and pleasant with a nod towards mid-century modern. My kids loved the pool, which was clean and warm. The bar offered several house drinks like lemon sangria. If I’m in Chattanooga I’d absolutely stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
"Awesome hotel and friendly staff. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
"At first look the property seemed to be updated and clean, but once we got to our floor that impression changed quickly. The hall smelled musty and the carpets were stained. Once in the room, it carried the same theme. The room was musty and humid, the carpet was sticky, the bathroom was not the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Clemons
"Great location, we walked to the aquarium both days. Our three bedroom unit was perfect for our family"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Waymark Chattanooga, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"My family and I stayed overnight on our way home from our Disney vacation. Awesome hotel! Clean, very comfortable, great amenities, delicious food/drinks, and very kind/helpful staff. Wish we lived closer, so we could stay at the property more often."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Chattanooga
Lookout Valley
If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.
East Ridge
Travellers come to East Ridge for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Topgolf Chattanooga and Camp Jordan while you're in town.
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
