Nestled along the beautiful banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is vibrant, easily accessible and affordable – a small city with big-city offerings. Visitors can enjoy Chattanooga’s rich history, restaurants to please every palate, thriving arts scene, shopping and numerous annual events, not to mention the River City’s newly revitalized riverfront that includes a 13-mile paved Riverwalk scattered with attractions, parks, restaurants and boating options.

Downtown is the springboard for everything else Chattanooga. A free shuttle conveniently connects all areas of downtown. Just six miles from downtown, you’ll find Lookout Mountain’s unique attractions and outdoor opportunities. The Chattanooga Zoo, the Tennessee Valley Railroad and Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park are only a 15-minute drive away.

The entertainment scene means live music and shows at every turn. Visitors can choose from Riverfront Nights on Saturdays, the award-winning nine-day Riverbend Music Festival, or live bands at Track 29 and Rhythm & Brews. If you need a live laugh, you’ll always find one at the Comedy Catch. Whatever the choice, you’re sure to find the city’s nightlife hits all the right notes.

The arts and culture thrive in numerous museums, galleries and working artist’s studios dispersed downtown. Take in a Broadway musical, a performance by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, or an event such as the famed 4 Bridges Arts Festival or Culture Fest.

Chattanooga is rich in history, from the nation’s largest military park, the Chickamauga- Chattanooga National Military Park & Point Park on Lookout Mountain to Ross’s Landing on the riverfront. This area is a Cherokee removal site now memorialized as an interactive water feature. Local museums include the Chattanooga African American Museum and the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. Interpretive signs scattered around the city are part of the nationally acclaimed Civil War
Trails Program.

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