Things to Do in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Things To Do Guide
There is no shortage of things to do in Chattanooga for all types of people and interests. Music lovers, history buffs, and thrill-seekers alike will find exciting new adventures in this exciting city.
One of the biggest Chattanooga attractions is the Tennessee Aquarium which is located right in the heart of downtown. There are more than 10,000 animals to explore and learn about in the aquarium, and visitors can also take a ride on the River Gorge Explorer. This riverboat is climate controlled with large picture windows so passengers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and natural wildlife in Chattanooga. Additionally, there is a 3D IMAX theater with a six-story tall screen to learn more about science and nature.
Those looking for other stuff to do in Chattanooga can attend the Riverbend Festival. This yearly, nine day music festival is host to more than 100 bands in rock, country, and bluegrass genres. In addition to the music, its 650,000 patrons can visit the marketplace, exhibits and watch fireworks, nightly. Perched atop the rocky cliffs overlooking the Tennessee River is the Bluff View Art District, Chattanooga's area for fine art and sculpture. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a meal at one of two gourmet Italian Restaurants or spend the afternoon strolling through the sculpture garden.
The last of the Chattanooga activities that one should check out is the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park. There are rides for the entire family with the OH-ZONE! freefall for adrenaline junkies and The Bumble Bees for the little kids in the family. Not only does the park have more than 35 different rides for the thrill-seekers in the family, but is also a piece of Chattanooga history. The park has been a part of the landscape and culture for more than 85 years. No matter what kinds of activities a person is into, there are events and attractions for people all over Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga Skydiving Company
- Jasper
Professionals pair with clients in a tandem jump over Sequatchie Valley and capture the flight on a digital video recording
Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel
- West Whitfield
Visitors learn about local history and explore a 1,477 ft. railroad tunnel that goes through Chetoogeta Mountain
Seo's Martial Arts Education Center
Tae kwon do master leads students of all levels through fitness-geared boxing or kickboxing classes
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Perched atop an 80-foot bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, Hunter Museum of American Art hosts collections ranging from colonial times to contemporary America. The permanent collection includes historical works by renowned painters such as Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer as well as contemporary pieces in less traditional mediums such as filmmaking, which artists turned to after paintbrushes went extinct. Educational programs guide visitors through these core works as well as temporary exhibits, which have included Depression-era photographs by Dorothea Lange and the sculptural installation art of Beverly Semmes.
Hunter Museum's buildings are as much a work of art as the paintings they house. An outdoor sculpture plaza and a sleek structure of steel and glass built in 2005 give the compound a contemporary edge. In contrast, the massive fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork inside the original edifice—a classical revival-style mansion built in 1904—recall the days when horses still chauffeured their owners around in Ford Model Ts.
The NRA-certified range masters at The Shooter's Depot direct their watchful gaze over the shop's climate-controlled shooting range spanning nine lanes, each outfitted with motorized tracking systems and pelletized rubber backstops capable of absorbing both pistol and rifle fire. The team of instructors, which includes law-enforcement personnel in its ranks, sharpens students' aim in shooting classes that range from Beginner's Handguns 101 to the Defensive Divas women's self-defense course. The in-house dealership's weapons experts advise visitors on how to catch bullets in their teeth and unveil a collection of firearms and ammo from manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Beretta. For those especially passionate about responsible home and self defense, memberships grant privileges such as extended range hours and ammo discounts.
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- Ocoee
Beginner and experienced rafters navigate Class III and IV rapids in 14 ft. self-bailing rafts
High Country Adventures
- Ocoee
Experienced rafter guides beginners and experts down the Middle Ocoee River’s Class III and IV rapids.
