Chattanooga TN Vacation Ideas
If you're interested in hunting, fishing, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking or any other outdoor sport, come vacation in Chattanooga. Not only will you find all this available to you, you'll be impressed by the beautiful surroundings. After all, it is known as the "Scenic City".
Year Round Vacation Ideas in Chattanooga
The Tennessee Aquarium on the riverfront, considered one of the top Chattanooga attractions, is within easy walking distance to downtown Chattanooga. The River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings house more than 12,000 animals. A partial list would include river otters, penguins, fish, reptiles, seahorses, birds, and butterflies. Due to its popularity, you'll find long lines await you so try to get your tickets early. Call 423-265-0695 for more information.
Start downtown at Ross' Landing and walk, jog, or bicycle the Tennessee River Walk, along the Tennessee River. Paved walkways, boardwalks, and bridges make for easy travel for all ages. When you get tired, there's plenty of places to stop for a family picnic and enjoy the scenery.
Make it a day at the Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Avenue. Call 423-697-1322 for their Special Event Calendar.
Daily cruises on the Southern Belle Riverboat along the Tennessee River. 800-766-2784.
Visit the historic Delta Queen, Chattanooga's floating hotel, now permanently docked at Coolidge Park.
Other places of interest:
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Hunter Museum of American Arts
- Chattanooga Nature Center
- Coolidge Park
- Renaissance Park
Summer Vacation Ideas in Chattanooga
Take a guided Kayak trip on Fridays and Saturdays from June through September, leaving from Coolidge Park on the North Shore. Enjoy 2 hours of paddling fun on the waterfront as you gather information from your tour guide about the Maclellan Island Wildlife Sanctuary, the city's historic bridges, Ross' Landing and more. Call 423-643-6888 for more information.
Miller Plaza is the place to be for Chattanooga's Nightfall Concert Series all summer long on Friday nights with music of all genres, and plenty of food and drink for the more than 2,500 people who regularly attend this fun event.
Pass the time with everyone's favorite game - Baseball. Call the Box Office at 423-267-4849 for information on home games for the Chattanooga Lookouts Minor League Baseball team.
Experience true vintage dining by having Dinner on the Diner aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum daily throughout the summer months. Call for reservations 423-894-8028
Visit our June Vacation Ideas page for information on the Riverbend Festival on the Tennessee River.