Created by God and enhanced by man, Rock City is a unique geological and botanical wonder. Located on the precipices of Lookout Mountain, this scenic, natural attraction offers people of all ages an opportunity to experience enchanting beauty as they adventure along a nature trail.
Ruby Falls is home to the tallest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. The entrance sits on the Tennessee side of Lookout Mountain, featuring a 145-foot underground waterfall inside the Mountain (with an elevator going down). It was discovered in 1928 by Leo Lambert, who named it for his wife, Ruby. Visitors take guided tours through limestone caves, seeing stunning rock formations and experiencing the dramatic, lit-up waterfall at the end, with options for cave walks, ziplining, and exploring the historic castle.
The Tennessee Aquarium is one of the world's largest freshwater aquariums, and is comprised of two side-by-side buildings housing both a saltwater and freshwater aquarium. It is a public, non-profit aquarium and was the result of a massive community effort funded significantly by private philanthropy, alongside nonprofit groups and public support, to revitalize downtown Chattanooga. It is located next to the site where the city was born in 1816 – where Cherokee Chief John Ross established a trading post on the banks of the Tennessee River. Cassandra and Jordan are annual pass-holders- this aquarium has so much to see and is fun for all ages.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo is a historic former railroad terminal in Tennessee, opened in 1909 as Terminal Station and famously immortalized by the 1941 Glenn Miller song. It served as a major travel hub before being converted into a hotel and entertainment complex in 1973 to prevent its demolition. Our favorite restaurants in the complex include Elsie's Daughter, Frothy Monkey (Taylor Swift's favorite coffee shop), Stir Restaurant, Gate 11 Distillery, and Tailgate Brewery & Pizza. If you're searching for somewhere to go dancing, Reagan's Retro Bar and Westbound Honkey Tonk are also in this complex!