check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the main hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites, and there are also victorian sleeper cars on-site for accommodations that celebrate the train theme. there's also regular live music, an escape room and a free airport/tourist shuttle. built in 1908, this historic downtown inn was once the terminal station for the southern railway line. all offer free wi-fi. it's half a mile from the university of tennessee at chattanooga, and 2 miles from the tennessee aquarium. amenities include 2 restaurants, a taproom and a cafe, plus an indoor pool, a comedy club and event spaces Chattanooga Airport 18 min
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (8 min) 100+-yr.-old vertical gauge railway ride to historic sites & trails with impressive vistas. Chattanooga Zoo (9 min) This educational wildlife park houses a large collection of species from around the globe. Rock City Gardens (15 min) Ancient rock formations, gardens & panoramic views of 7 states draw visitors to this walking trail. Hunter Museum of American Art (8 min) U.S. art from the Colonial period to present in a modern gallery space with river & mountain views. Ruby Falls (11 min) 145-foot-tall underground waterfall inside a limestone cavern in Lookout Mountain. Creative Discovery Museum (7 min) Rotating & permanent interactive science exhibits & educational shows aimed at children of all ages. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center (14 min) Educational programs & tours are offered at this nature center which houses many plants & animals. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground (14 min) Tours of a natural limestone cave with passageways, waterfalls, canyons, tunnels & abundant fossils. Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park (16 min) Long-running family amusement park featuring roller coasters, a water park, kids' rides & more. Chattanooga Choo Choo (4 min) Historic former rail station offering overnights in hotel-style rooms or former train cars. Bluff View Art District (8 min) This historic neighborhood on 1.5 blocks atop a bluff features galleries, eateries, gardens & more. Tennessee Aquarium (7 min) Waterfront complex with sea & river animals, birds & butterflies, plus interactive shows & cruises. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (20 min) Attraction tells the history of regional rail travel with a collection of locomotives & railcars. Walnut Street Bridge (8 min) Revitalized historic pedestrian bridge, offering access to museums & city parks. Coolidge Park (12 min) Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces. |