Visiting Chattanooga: Must See Guide

It’s funny as a child growing up in Georgia, I remember the commercials that encourage tourism to the surrounding States. One of the jingles that stayed with me was Tennessee Tourism “We’re Playing Your Song” , it’s so catchy . Over the years Chattanooga’s downtown area has continue to grow and shine making for enjoyable trips. I highly recommend visiting as there are plenty of great adventures awaiting. Chattanooga is dear to me as this is the city that raised my maternal grandparents.

Chattanooga has so much to offer and I plan on visiting again soon. During my last visit we stayed at the Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, See: ,Visiting Chattanooga: Moxy Hotel,. Here’s hoping that you find your own adventure with this guide to some of my favorite adventures that have kept me coming back to Chattanooga!!

1. Chattanooga Street Art

There’s plenty of street art throughout the city. Most are fairly easy to access. While there are a quite few located in the immediate downtown area a few you will need an Uber or car to drive to. For the exact locations of some of my favorites including the Donut Wall and Burning Bridges Chattanooga Murals, See: ,,Visiting Chattanooga: Must See Street Art.

2. Sculpture Fields at Montague Park || Website || Instagram

Address: 1800 Polk St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park is a 33 acre public park were there are sculptures from all over the world. The park consists of a 1.5 walking trail and is great for a leisurely walk. You can do a self guided tour of the sculptures by downloading the OtoCast app; scroll down to Chattanooga, TN, and click on the Sculpture Fields.

3. Rock City || Website || Instagram

Address: 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

Rock City atop Lookout Mountain features massive ancient rock formations such as Needles Eye, Balanced Rock and Fat Man’s Squeeze. There are several gardens with over 400 native plants and a panoramic view where you can see Seven States; Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama.

4. Ruby Falls|| Website || Instagram

Address: 1720 South Scenic Hwy Chattanooga, TN37409

Also located at Lookout Mountain is Ruby Falls. Ruby Falls is the U.S. tallest and deepest underground waterfall, open for the public. This is not for anyone that is claustrophobic as you will descend 260 feet by elevator to an underground cavern to see the falls. Once in the cavern you will walk to the falls by a tour guide.

5. Tennessee Aquarium || Website || Instagram

Address: 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Located along the banks of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga the Tennessee Aquarium is a great attraction. The attraction is housed in two separate buildings the River Journey and the Ocean Journey. Now while I am from Atlanta and we have our very own Georgia Aquarium, I love this aquarium. I love the layout and just the overall experience.

6. Walnut Street Bridge

Address: 1 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

No Cars Allowed! At 2,376 feet long this iconic spot in Chattanooga, is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the World. Walnut Street Bridge was built in 1890 and apparently was the first non-military highway bridge across the Tennessee River. It was also the first bridge to connect Chattanooga’s downtown with the North Shore, where there are plenty of local shops. It’s a great was to access to Coolidge Park if you are coming from downtown.

7. Coolidge Park

Address:150 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405

Coolidge Park, located on the North Shore. At this park you can play in an interactive water fountain overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, even ride a frog on the 100-year old antique carousel and much more.

8. West Village – Umbrella Alley

815 Chestnut Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Now this is just a great photo spot. It makes the list because it colorful and located in the

West Village area of Chattanooga. The art installation is located right beside the Innside Restaurant.