Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:56:05 +0000 Labor Day Weekend in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/labor-day-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/labor-day-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/labor-day-chattanooga/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Labor Day marks that time of the year when summer starts to wind down and fall becomes the star of the show. But before swinging into autumn, it’s the perfect time to make a last stand on the warm weather. Here's the rundown on Labor Day weekend happenings in Chattanooga.

For the Family

World

]]> 11 Great Places to Go Swimming in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In the midst of a Chattanooga summer, there’s often nothing more appealing than going for a swim to escape the blazing heat. While we love that Southeastern sunshine, a good cool-down is a must-do when the mercury rises. Luckily, swimming options in Chattanooga abound, from lakes and rivers just

]]> Our Summer PLAYlist | Things to do this Summer https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/our-summer-playlist-things-to-do-this-summer/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/our-summer-playlist-things-to-do-this-summer/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/our-summer-playlist-things-to-do-this-summer/ Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Check out Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff's summer PLAYlist! These are our go-to’s for exploring the Chattanooga area in the summer when the sun is hot, the drinks are cold, and the creeks + evening jams are just beckoning you to visit. And who knows, you just might discover some hits you want to put

]]> 4 Must-Visit Waterfalls on a Trip to Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-must-visit-waterfalls/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-must-visit-waterfalls/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-must-visit-waterfalls/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

There’s something wonderful about a waterfall. From when you first hear it in the distance long before it’s visible until you see the powerful flow of water cascading over rock, the whole experience is something to remember. The Chattanooga area is home to some of the more impressive

]]> Top Swimming Holes Near Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This blog was updated August 2025. By Hollie H.

Swimming holes are what Southeastern summers are all about. And while the Chattanooga area is home to some seriously incredible places to take a natural dip, it's also home to plenty of private land with a number of tricky access issues. So,

]]> The 12 Best Casual Adventures in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-12-best-casual-adventures-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-12-best-casual-adventures-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-12-best-casual-adventures-in-chattanooga/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Taking an epic, all-day trip into the great outdoors is one of the best things you can do—when you have the time and energy. All too often, though, busy schedules mean that micro-adventures requiring little to no preparation are more realistic.

And with manageable excursions around every corner,

]]> The 10 Best Waterfalls near Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-10-best-waterfalls-near-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-10-best-waterfalls-near-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-10-best-waterfalls-near-chattanooga/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This blog was updated August 2025.

Spring is on the way, and in many places that means one thing: rain. Lots of rain. In Chattanooga, where we receive an astonishing 53 inches of rain per year, this is especially true. From February through April, nearly-constant precipitation turns the trails

]]> 50 Outdoor Things to Do in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

It's official—Chattanooga is the coolest city in the country. (Okay, maybe it's not actually official, but if you're reading this, then you probably think it's at least partly true.)

In order to make the most of what the Scenic City has to offer, we've compiled a list of 50 must-do outdoor-related

]]> Outdoor Adventure to Outdoor Patio: 5 Great Pairings in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This blog was updated August 2025.

Everyone knows one of the best parts of any outdoor adventure is that first beer and burger that comes afterward. As with anything good in life, the trail-to-tavern lifestyle is all about pairing the best of both worlds: blue skies and brewskis, muddy calves and

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