Chattanooga Airport 57 min
Ruby Falls (50 min) 145-foot-tall underground waterfall inside a limestone cavern in Lookout Mountain. Bluff View Art District (45 min) This historic neighborhood on 1.5 blocks atop a bluff features galleries, eateries, gardens & more. Creative Discovery Museum (41 min) Rotating & permanent interactive science exhibits & educational shows aimed at children of all ages. Hunter Museum of American Art (44 min) U.S. art from the Colonial period to present in a modern gallery space with river & mountain views. Chattanooga Zoo (48 min) This educational wildlife park houses a large collection of species from around the globe. Tennessee Aquarium (42 min) Waterfront complex with sea & river animals, birds & butterflies, plus interactive shows & cruises. Chattanooga Choo Choo (46 min) Historic former rail station offering overnights in hotel-style rooms or former train cars. Rock City Gardens (54 min) Ancient rock formations, gardens & panoramic views of 7 states draw visitors to this walking trail. Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground (46 min) Tours of a natural limestone cave with passageways, waterfalls, canyons, tunnels & abundant fossils. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (47 min) 100+-yr.-old vertical gauge railway ride to historic sites & trails with impressive vistas. Prentice Cooper State Forest (47 min) Riverfront destination with a sprawling forest, 35 miles of hiking trails & primitive campsites. Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center (49 min) Educational programs & tours are offered at this nature center which houses many plants & animals. Walnut Street Bridge (43 min) Revitalized historic pedestrian bridge, offering access to museums & city parks. Lookout Mountain (1 hr 12) The site of a Civil War battle, this mountain offers trails, caves, rock formations & scenic views. Coolidge Park (45 min) Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces. |