Things To Do
Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium is one of the world's largest freshwater aquariums. The aquarium also has an IMAX theater featuring daily showings of 3D films on global wildlife & marine animals.
Creative Discovery Museum
Creative Discovery Museum is a hands-on children's museum in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. A super fun activity for those with small children!
Walnut Street Bridge
The Walnut Street Bridge is Tennessee's oldest non-military highway bridge still in use today, restored and revitalized as a pedestrian bridge. You can go for a walk or rent bikes in the area to go across the bridge and view the Tennessee river. At one end of the bridge you can get ice cream and view art at the bluff view art district or walk around Coolidge park on the other side.
Coolidge Park
Coolidge Park overlooks the beautiful Tennessee River. A place where you can play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge, picnic with your family in plenty of open green and even ride on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Ruby Falls
The natural landmark is home to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States, sweeping views of the Cumberland Plateau, and soaring zip lines. Descend 26-stories by elevator into the cavern hidden deep within Lookout Mountain, then explore on foot with guided tours along the scenic path to the breathtaking waterfall. Learn the cave’s storied history, see stunning rock formations and experience the waterfall lightshow.
Rock City Gardens
Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with more than 400 different native plant species, and panoramic views 1,700 feet above sea level. Rock City's Enchanted Trail includes a 100-foot waterfall and Swing-A-Long bridge.
The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
The Chattanooga Zoo has over 500 animals exhibited, representing over 200 different species, many of which are endangered. Get face to face with a chimpanzee or jaguar, feed a giraffe, ride a camel or check out some rare and venomous reptiles.
High Point Climbing and Fitness Downtown
This premier rock climbing facility features climbing indoors and outdoors. Climb walls up to 60 feet tall! High Point has over 28,000 Sq. Ft. of climbing surface making it would of the nation’s largest gyms. High Point caters to individuals who are beginners all the way to advance climbers as well as a kids zone!
Southside Social
Southside Social is a family-friendly boutique bowling alley with 10 lanes of bowling in addition to 4 bars. Southside Social offers indoor gaming area with pool tables, skee ball, ping pong, shuffleboard, giant jenga and more. They also have an outdoor courtyard with casual seating, fire pits, ping pong tables, horseshoes, and cornhole.
Hamilton Place
Hamilton Place is a marvel of a landscape with more than 200 stores located inside the two-level Hamilton Place Mall and surrounding it. Hamilton Place features more than 30 delectable restaurants and eateries such as J. Alexander’s, Ruth Chris, and Carabba’s Italian Grill.
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
The Boathouse offers a wide variety of seafood & barbecued meats served in a casual bar & grill with an expansive deck. Their brisket nachos are one of Nicolas and Sarah’s favorites!
Rain Thai Bistro
Chattanooga's Best of the Best Thai Cuisine for over 14 years.
Jim 'N Nick's
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides. One of Nicolas’s favorite restaurants in Chattanooga. Their cheese biscuits provided as a free appetizer are one of Nicolas and Sarah’s favorites!
Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
Tony's serves classic Italian cuisine using hand-made pastas, fresh sauces and herbs and artisan hearth breads from nearby Bluff View Bakery. There is indoor seating in the patio or loft, and outside deck seating offers great views of the river.
Hennen's
An upscale, innovative dining environment with steaks, seafood and spirits.
Mezcla Cocina Y Cantina
Mezcla is a modern authentic Mexican restaurant on the Northshore of downtown Chattanooga. Nic and Sarah love the chips and salsa provided and an order of their bean dip.
Cambridge Square
With locally-owned restaurants and retailers; a large community square with live entertainment and events throughout the good-weather months. Nic and Sarah’s favorites in the square include 1885 grill and Fulins Asian Cuisine.
Mellow Mushroom Chattanooga - Hamilton Place
If you’re in the mood for good pizza, this is the spot. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment. Nic and Sarah highly recommend the baked Thai chili wings as an appetizer.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – known for its bold flavors, scratch kitchen and inviting atmosphere – specializes in classic American cuisine prepared over an authentic wood-fired grill. One of the bride and grooms favorites on the menu is their southwest au gratin potatoes and their complimentary bread.
First Watch
If you're looking for a good breakfast place, first watch is one of the best in the area!
The Yellow Deli Chattanooga
They yellow deli is a good option for brunch or lunch. Here you can find sandwiches, soups, and salads. Nicolas's favorite is their deli waffle with fresh fruit.