Things to Do — Chattanooga, Cleveland & the TN-GA border
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
Al Rollins Park
daltonLocal open space popular with families offering 2 play areas & a zip line, plus a fishing pond.
Audubon Acres
east-brainerdTranquil park along a creek featuring wooded trails, seasonal wildflowers & tube & canoe rentals.
AVA-Association for Visual Arts
chattanoogaThe Association for Visual Arts strengthens and promotes the artistic ecosystem of Chattanooga’s visual artists, art enthusiasts, and arts-based institutions through diverse exhibitions and numerous programs.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum
chattanoogaAfrican-American history museum & events center with exhibits on civil rights, jazz & local figures.
Blue Blazes Trail
chattanooga2-mi. loop trail along ancient shorelines via forests & swamps, with a Tennessee River overlook.
Bluff View Art District
chattanoogaCharles and Mary Portera founded Chattanooga's first arts district in 1991, anchoring 1.5 city blocks of historic homes atop a stone bluff with River Gallery, courtyards, cafes, and an inn.
Bluff View Sculpture Garden
chattanoogaRiver Gallery Sculpture Garden is a two-acre outdoor space featuring public works of art, a formal garden, and a meditation area, overlooking the Tennessee River.
Booker T. Washington State Park
harrisonScenic state park offering bike trails, an Olympic-size pool, picnic areas & fishing.
Brookwood Park
daltonNeighborhood park featuring tennis courts, a picnic shelter, play equipment & open lawn areas.
Brown's Ferry
chattanoogaBrown's Ferry, Tennessee is an historical crossing point over the Tennessee River between Lookout Valley and Moccasin Bend in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was the site of the Battle of Brown's Ferry during the American Civil War. The ferry crossing was a key to the Cracker Line which became a reliable supply route for the Union Army in Chattanooga. It was included into the city of Chattanooga in an annexation in 1972.
Chattanooga Guided Adventures, Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals
chattanoogaKayak to see thousands of endangered bats, learn bat facts, and how to help bat populations with a beautiful sunset backdrop.
Chattanooga VIP TOURS
chattanoogaEmbark on a captivating journey with our Chattanooga Wine and Art Sightseeing Tour, blending rich flavors and creative expression against the backdrop of Chattanooga’s charm.
Chattanooga Zoo
chattanoogaFounded in 1937 in Warner Park with two cages of rhesus monkeys, this 13-acre AZA-accredited zoo now houses red pandas, Komodo dragons, snow leopards, and an endangered species carousel.
Chester Frost Park
hixsonThis lakefront park offers sites for tents & RVs, a sandy beach, boat docks & spots for fishing.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
lookout-mountainEstablished August 19, 1890 as the nation's first national military park, this Point Park unit on Lookout Mountain commemorates the 1863 Battles for Chattanooga with monuments and Tennessee River overlooks.
Chickamauga Coke Ovens
chickamauga19th-century coke ovens in parklike surrounds, with restored train cars & demonstration ponds.
ClearStory Arts
chattanoogaClearStory Arts is a creative space offering various events and opportunities for artists and creators.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
rising-fawnNature area with bike paths, trails, caves & waterfalls, plus campgrounds, cottages & yurts to rent.
Coke Oven Museum
dunlapDunlap Coke Ovens Park is an 88-acre tree-shaded park in Dunlap, Tennessee, featuring historical coke ovens and a museum. It's open year-round for hiking and exploration.
Coolidge Park
chattanoogaThis North Shore riverfront park opened in 1999, anchored by a 1894 Dentzel carousel that Bud Ellis hand-restored over 12 years and the landing point for the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge.
Cooper's Alley
chattanoogaCooper’s Alley is an everyday unique public space in Downtown Chattanooga that serves as a community event hub and urban art installation.
Cravens House
lookout-mountainThis historical mountain home & Civil War battle site features summer tours & nearby hiking trails.
Creative Discovery Museum
chattanoogaRotating & permanent interactive science exhibits & educational shows aimed at children of all ages.
Dalton State College Trail
daltonDalton State College (DSC or Dalton State) is a public college in Dalton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1963 as a junior college, the college became a four-year institution in 1998. Dalton State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).