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Check Out These New Experiences Right Now

What's hot and new in Chattanooga right now? Check out our curated short list of what you need to do, eat, and see while they're fresh. New Things to Do and See Lodge Museum of Cast Iron is a destination for folks who love all-things cast iron and learning about America’s original cookware. Features…

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5 Places to Enjoy October in Chattanooga

Autumn is when the Scenic City really earns its name. Chattanooga has become one of the top outdoor destinations in the country, with paddling, hiking, climbing, trail running, and mountain bike opportunities in every direction. Visitors can enjoy these trails any time of the year, but it never…

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Let Tasty Tuesdays Inspire Your Next Meal

Looking for some foodie inspiration? Head to social media! We regularly share some of our favorite local eats on Instagram and Tiktok. Find the roundup by searching #TastyTuesdayChatt and be sure to follow us @VisitChatt! Check Out Some of Our Favorite Tasty Tuesdays Basecamp Bar and Restaurant…

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Over and Under Raccoon Mountain

Sure, you’ve hiked plenty of mountains. But when’s the last time you got to walk over and under the same mountain on the same day? Raccoon Mountain, just 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, offers an over-under experience like no other. Below the Mountain You’ll want to start your journey at…

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Best Scenic Overlooks in Chattanooga

What’s the most important aspect of a great scenic overlook? This one should be pretty obvious: height. And Chattanooga certainly has no shortage of that. Nestled in a valley amid stooped southeastern mountains, Chattanooga has plenty of places to get up high and check out the amazing scenery for…

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CHA Spotlight: Classic Pinball Museum

Who: Anyone who loves classic pinball and classic arcades. What: With over forty classic games, the Chattanooga Pinball Museum is one of the coolest retro spots in Chattanooga. If you are a classic gamer you would love to check out games like Black Knight, Apollo, Cyclone and more. When: Open…

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Fall Pet-Friendly Patio Dining

This one's for the dogs (and their humans)! Fall trips and the holidays usually revolve around family, and for many of us, our four-legged members share a seat at the table, so to speak. Lucky for you, Chattanooga is super pet-friendly. We know it’s hard to leave your pups at home, so we make it…

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Chattanooga's Best Fall Climbing

There’s a lifetime’s worth of perfect sandstone just down the road from Chattanooga, and it’s more accessible now than ever. In the last decade, thanks to effort by locals and climbing advocacy organizations, tons of landowners have opened the door to climbers. Of course, in order to preserve access…

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Chattanooga's Landmarks: Then and Now

Chattanooga looks a teeeny bit different than it did back in the day. We looked through our own files and partnered with the Chattanooga Historical Society (Picnooga) and Sam Hall of Chattanooga History to showcase what the city looked like THEN compared to what it looks like NOW. It is interesting…

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