Things To Do
Odd Story Brewing Company
Sam's favorite place for a beer! Oddstory opened, December 31st of 2016. Because of the incredible community in Chattanooga and lots of hard work, a dream has turned into a thriving business filled with friends who feel like family. Since then, it’s been a wild and wonderful ride of growing deep roots and doing our best to provide the highest quality of beer, atmosphere and overall experience you could ask for.
The Pickle Barrel
Home to the Famous Chattanooga Pickle Martini This unique space has survived as home to several businesses since 1893. It was was originally constructed for the Southern Railway. After only 5 years, the building was converted & opened to patrons as “Hotel Plaza.” By the1930’s, the “Triangle Grill” was added. In 1964, this diner was frequented by the infamous union boss, Jimmy Hoffa. Hoffa enjoyed a Porterhouse Steak here every day while on trial for attempted bribery & aiding organized crime. The Triangle Grill closed in 1979 & reopened as the “Yellow Deli", a religious cult. While drinking the Kool-Aid was never really our style, we have them to thank for the prominence of brick, stone, barn board & stained glass that is part of our charm. The Yellow Deli’s stay in this building was brief, & once they’d moved on, the Pickle Barrel’s era began. Since 1982, the Pickle Barrel has hosted a great many friends & still stands as a dynamic center of activity for the famous & infamous alike.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo
The Choo Choo Hotel is a beacon of history located in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga. In 1909 the Terminal Station opened as the first railway station in the South, designed in the famous Beaux Arts style. The Choo Choo Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and remains one of the city’s first historic preservation projects. There are sevral of places to eat at the Choo Choo after your self guided tour.
Tennessee Aquarium
Within our two buildings, you’ll trace the path of water from the mountains to the sea. Come face-to-face with the fascinating native animals that live in our backyards and the amazing creatures that thrive in some of the most remote locations on Earth. We celebrate the rich biodiversity of the Southeast through our exhibits and are actively engaged in preserving and restoring that biodiversity through our work in the field. The Aquarium’s research arm, the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, has a focused expertise in restoring freshwater ecosystems and helping people appreciate the need for environmental health in our region.
The Shops on Frazier Ave
One of Kinsleys favorite shopping places! Chattanooga shoppers delight in the trendy shops and eateries located along the Tennessee Riverfront. As the focal point of the North Shore community, this collection of specialty stores, art galleries, cafes and restaurants occupy old warehouses and houses. Everything from sportswear to kayaks to a delectable turkey club sandwich can be found here. Located next to Coolidge Park, Frazier Avenue is a perfect place for families to shop and play.
Warehouse Row
From its martial beginnings as the Old Stone Fort during the Civil War, to its transformation into a warehouse district at the turn of the 20th century, the buildings that define Warehouse Row represent the vibrant history and commercial culture of Chattanooga. As a mixed-use development in the 1980’s, Warehouse Row became a destination shopping center for the Southeast that was a part of revitalizing downtown Chattanooga.
Hunter Museum of American Art
The Hunter Museum of American Art includes 100 years of architectures and the most complete collection of American art in the Southeast. Since the Hunter Museum of American Art opened its doors on July 12, 1952 as the George Thomas Hunter Gallery, the Museum been central to Chattanooga's cultural life. George Thomas Hunter arrived in Chattanooga in 1904 and worked as a clerk in his Uncle Benjamin Thomas' business, the Coca-Cola Thomas Bottling Company.
Hike Point Park on Lookout Mountain
There are lots of wonderful hiking trails around Chattanooga- this is one of many!