Things to Do in Chattanooga

Chattanooga offers an incredible combination of breathtaking scenic beauty, revitalized riverfront; 13-mile paved Riverwalk scattered with attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats; outdoor adventures, rich history, numerous accommodations, restaurants to please every palate, thriving arts scene, shopping and many annual events that provide plenty of year-round fun.

Downtown is just the springboard for things to do in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga downtown attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping venues and convention center are conveniently connected by a FREE, electric shuttle or you can try out our Bike Share program. And then downtown to atop Lookout Mountain – it’s only six miles! Check out What's going on this time of year.

Because of the diversity and quality of Chattanooga things to do, we've been added to the must-see destinations from the New York Times, Outside magazine, Travel+Leisure, Today Show, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, U.S. News & World Report and many others.

Browse the hundreds of things to do in Chattanooga using the search function on this page or check out the Top Attractions for a quick list. We’ve also provided some suggested itineraries.

Plan to Visit Chattanooga Soon?
Check out the Reopening Chattanooga list that includes rescheduled/postponed/canceled events and attractions, restaurants, retail, parks and more that have reopened or will be soon. To help you plan your visit, we will continue to update this page with the most timely and accurate information as possible.