Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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
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 Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
This place is great, but they have an 11 am checkout. That is not so great.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Will be going back for sure. Cold weather hampered some adventures…Great location Just a tip Elsie’s Daughter hotels restaurant requires reservations!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Everyone was super friendly!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great staff. Clean rooms and elegant atmosphere. We enjoyed our stay in the beautiful grounds and comfortable bed!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Staff is awesome!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
The staff were so nice! They told us the best place to watch the NYE fireworks and helped us with any questions we had. The breakfast vouchers that were part of our room deal were a great bargain since food was made-to-order and not a buffet. We will absolutely stay here the next time we're in ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 Creative Discovery Museum.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Chattanooga National Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
Northside
While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
