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What you'll love about Chattanooga

Tennessee Aquarium is one of the world's largest freshwater aquariums delivers extraordinary aquatic experiences. The Rock City Gardens, Ruby Falls' underground waterfall, and the historic Incline Railway to the summit deliver a cluster of legendary mountain attractions just six miles from downtown, all with iconic views of seven states.

The Bluff View Art District, Southside, North Shore, and the booming Chattanooga Market deliver craft breweries, farm-to-table dining, live music, independent boutiques, and a creative energy that keeps the city consistently fresh.

Fun things to do

• Explore the Tennessee Aquarium's freshwater and ocean habitats and rooftop butterfly garden.
• Hike Rock City Gardens' ancient rock formations and see seven states from Lover's Leap.
• Descend 26 stories underground at Ruby Falls to see a stunning 145-foot waterfall.
• Walk the Walnut Street Bridge across the Tennessee River into Coolidge Park.
• Ride the historic Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain's steep face.
• Bike or walk the 13-mile Tennessee Riverwalk from downtown to Chickamauga Dam.
• Explore the Hunter Museum of American Art's collection perched on the river bluff.
• Whitewater raft or kayak the Tennessee River Gorge with local outfitters.
• Stroll the Bluff View Art District's galleries, gardens, and riverside restaurant patios.

Local tips

• Skip the car. A free electric shuttle connects downtown hotels, the Tennessee Aquarium, and most major attractions.
• Lookout Mountain attractions cluster together. Budget a full day for Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Incline.
• The Tennessee Aquarium is two separate buildings (River Journey and Ocean Journey); combined tickets are the best value.
• The Walnut Street Bridge pedestrian walk is best at sunset for views of the Tennessee River gorge.
• Bike Chattanooga's bike-share program makes the Riverwalk easily accessible from downtown.
• Signal Mountain is 20 minutes from downtown and offers dramatically uncrowded mountain biking trails.
• Chattanooga is 2 hours from both Atlanta and Nashville—a perfectly positioned road trip hub.

Underground waterfalls, river rapids, and America's First National Park City

Chattanooga earns its title as North America's First National Park City an incredible amount of accessible adventures—Class III whitewater a mile from downtown, the world's largest freshwater aquarium, Lookout Mountain's underground Ruby Falls and seven-state Rock City views, and 13 miles of Tennessee Riverwalk connecting it all. 

The Bluff View Art District, the Walnut Street Bridge pedestrian crossing, and a booming craft brewery scene make Chattanooga one of the South's most complete urban destinations.