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5 Historical Hikes Around Chattanooga

With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, Chattanooga is filled with incredibly scenic places to hike. But you may be surprised just how many of them also play a big part in the history of the region. You don’t have to go far to find hikes that take you back in time and allow you…

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Make Music Chattanooga

Make Music Chattanooga is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. The event came from Make Music Day, or Fêta De La Musique , a worldwide celebration of music. This event was started in France in 1982…

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Best Places to Paddle on the Tennessee River

The area around Chattanooga is perhaps best known for its whitewater, but that’s not the only paddling opportunity available in the Scenic City. In fact, paddlers are increasingly discovering the joys of kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding on the Tennessee River, which runs right through…

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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. You’ll want to start your journey at Raccoon Mountain…

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