Things To Do
Tennessee Aquarium
One of the coolest places to visit in Chattanooga! My sister and I were entertained as children at this spectacular place.
Red Clay State Historic Park
Many a Sabbath afternoon was spent at this park with my family. Whether warm or cool weather, it was always a place of fun exploring the old cabins, walking the trails or cooling off in the water. It is free to get inside the park.
Coolidge Park
Located on Chattanooga's North Shore, Coolidge Park is one of my favorite places to visit. It has a renovated carousel, one of the best ice cream shops - Clumpies, the Glass Bridge, and tons of fun shops to pop into. And, of course, there is the park itself, which is beautiful. The Walnut Street Bridge, the walking bridge, is under renovation, so will unfortunately be closed during this time.
The Commons
The Commons in Collegedale is a great place for walking, running, taking the kids to the playground, going to the farmers market on Sundays, and enjoying the Little Debbie Park. The greenway and the Imagination Station (a playground) are also attached to this free awesome place.
Chattanooga Market
If you're wanting a farmers market experience on a larger scale, the Chattanooga Market is open every Sunday April through December. It has everything from produce, music, photography, ice cream, fresh bread and other bakery goodies, clothes, artwork, hot dogs and hamburgers, jewelry, cotton candy, stationary and accessories, bags & purses, knives, etc., etc., etc. I have loved going when I've had the opportunity.
Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain is a historic town with stories of Native Americans signaling important messages and being used as a relay station by Union troops during the Civil War. Rainbow Lake is located there along with miles and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.
Harrison Bay State Park
Harrison Bay is along the Chickamauga Lake shoreline. There are trails to walk that are pretty easy and the water is always a favorite for the kiddos. Fishing, birding, and biking are among the options to enjoy at this state park, along with the free entrance.
Chickamauga And Chattanooga National Military Park
The Battle of Chickamauga was fought here during the Civil War. There are monuments, old canons and buildings, and museum exhibits to see inside the visitor's center.
Summerour/Biology Trail Parking Lot
The biology trails on Southern Adventist University's campus are always a beautiful place for hiking, biking and trail running. There are many miles to explore and it is free and close to where you will likely be staying.