Having the luxury of living in a city like Chattanooga also comes with the curse of someone always wanting to come visit you. I mean who wouldn't want to come see North America's first National Park City? Not to mention our ever growing culinary scene. While folks who live elsewhere might worry…
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From a stunning drone and pyrotechnics show over the Tennessee River to free outdoor concerts, Cherokee history lectures, and a community poetry pathway, the Scenic City has a packed calendar of America 250 events this summer. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, a meaningful cultural…
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Chattanooga's rooftop bar scene has officially arrived — and then some. From a century-old bank building turned sky-high cocktail lounge to a brand-new Hyatt crowning the Southside, the Scenic City keeps raising the bar (literally) on where to sip, socialize, and soak up the views. Whether you're…
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Amidst the beauty of the Tennessee River, 15 miles from Downtown Chattanooga, sits the historic Hales Bar Dam that was once the first hope in taming the impossible to navigate Tennessee River. Although its efforts as an energy creating dam amounted to problem after problem causing TVA to create a…
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Sometimes the best way to experience a city is on foot. Walking lets you slow down, take in the sights and sounds, and even cut down your carbon footprint. Chattanooga is compact enough to explore this way, yet full of places worth discovering over a long weekend. This handy three-day itinerary…
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About six miles from downtown Chattanooga, a road seems to wind around and up to reach the sky. Whether it is your first visit or an annual outing, the anticipation builds around every turn until you spot a tiny man in a red cap, whose welcoming smile announces your destination. Stepping through the…
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Some days you wake up ready to conquer a mountain. Other days, maybe you’re only up for conquering a cup of coffee. We get it. And whatever mood you’re in today, this city meets you where you are. Whether you're hunting for solo travel ideas or date ideas that Chattanooga locals actually recommend…
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Did you know Chattanooga boasts more than 150 public murals, one of the largest outdoor sculpture collections in the Southeast, and galleries that keep their calendars full year-round? Here’s a handy guide to Chattanooga’s creative offerings. Visit the Bluff View Art District You’ll find some of…
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Rainy days don’t have to ruin your plans, and Chattanooga offers plenty to do indoors. Use this quick guide to make the most of a rainy day in town. No umbrella required! Indoor Things for Families Start the day at the Tennessee Aquarium. Beyond the thousands of fish on view, you can see river…
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FOODIES Where to Stay Located in the West Village in the heart of downtown, The Westin is a great place for any couple. But foodies will particularly appreciate their in-house eateries, Paloma Bar de Tapas and Alimentari Cucina. Head up to the 10th floor to Paloma to enjoy a glass of Spanish wine…
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