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 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.
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 mountain views and 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.
McKenzie Arena
Catch an event at McKenzie Arena during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
King Tut's Tomb Escape Room Experience in Chattanooga
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
I have stayed here multiple times. Great location, price is wonderful for quality, staff is always the best, the rooms are always clean, and the history of this place is Awesome! I definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Chattanooga and the choo-choo are both iconic. We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed how close it is to many restaurants that are worth a visit.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Yes there was shops
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
I was put in a handicap room, which was not ideal, but supposedly the only option
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
All good
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chattanooga
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like UTC Fine Arts Center and Chattanooga Zoo.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
