Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:01:18 +0000 Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Ruby Falls in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/your-ultimate-guide-to-visiting-ruby-falls-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/your-ultimate-guide-to-visiting-ruby-falls-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/your-ultimate-guide-to-visiting-ruby-falls-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Ruby Falls has been captivating visitors since its grand opening in 1929—but its story began long before then. For more than a decade, founder Leo Lambert dreamed of finding an entrance to the closed off Lookout Mountain Cave, and after lot’s of searching he found something even more beautiful.

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Everything you need to know about the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is Currently Closed for Renovation!

We miss strolling the iconic bridge over the Tennessee River and anxiously await her re-opening and glow up. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the closure and temporary ways to cross the river when navigating from

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Take A Nap: The Best Places to Stay for the Ultimate Sleepcation in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In today’s fast-paced world, the constant hustle often leaves us sleep-deprived and craving peaceful moments. Enter the sleepcation—a growing trend that’s redefining vacations by offering the chance to truly rest, recharge, and restore. No excessive sightseeing or jam-packed itineraries here; this

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Chattanooga Cabins https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cabins/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cabins/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cabins/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Get Cozy in these Chattanooga Cabin Rentals

Need some extra space to spread out? Lucky for you, there are plenty of cabins in the Chattanooga area to choose from, whether you're looking for a traditional log cabin in the woods vibes or unique and modern takes on the classic cabin.

Timberroot Rustic

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Totally Unique Places to Stay in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/totally-unique-places-to-stay-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/totally-unique-places-to-stay-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/totally-unique-places-to-stay-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

It’s no secret that Chattanooga is full of adventures. Whether you prefer hiking, biking, rock climbing, or even an exciting evening out on the town, you’ll find a million ways to entertain yourself in the Scenic City. With a range of excellent lodging options from yurts to luxury boutique hotels,

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Magical Treehouse Stays in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/magical-treehouse-stays-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/magical-treehouse-stays-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/magical-treehouse-stays-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Are you looking to feel like a kid again with an overnight stay (or two) in a treehouse near Chattanooga? Lucky for you, these unique getaways are a-plenty in the Chattanooga area! Wake up in the treetops with all the luxuries your heart desires with this round-up of some of our favorite local

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Chattanooga's History is Everywhere - The Read House https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hidden-in-plain-sight-chattanoogas-history-is-everywhere-the-read-house/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hidden-in-plain-sight-chattanoogas-history-is-everywhere-the-read-house/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hidden-in-plain-sight-chattanoogas-history-is-everywhere-the-read-house/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel is the longest continuously operated hotel in the South—it celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022. The story of The Read House parallels the history of Chattanooga itself. It holds within its glowing hallways and lush velvet-draped chambers the echoes of

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Tell Your Friends & Family Where to Go - and Stay - When Visiting https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/friends-family-go-and-stay/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/friends-family-go-and-stay/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/friends-family-go-and-stay/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Living in a city like Chattanooga means that one thing is certain: Your friends and family will always want to come visit you. After all, you’re a resident of the place that was named “Best Town Ever” twice. And while people who live elsewhere might worry about how to entertain out-of-towners, the

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Ways to Play in Chattanooga for the kids (and kids at heart) https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ways-to-play-in-chattanooga-for-the-kids-and-kids-at-heart/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ways-to-play-in-chattanooga-for-the-kids-and-kids-at-heart/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ways-to-play-in-chattanooga-for-the-kids-and-kids-at-heart/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Wanting something fun to do as you explore the city? Chattanooga is full of fun places that your kids, and inner kids, will enjoy!

Dancing Along Fraizer (the little dances on the sidewalk)

This adventure sometimes goes unnoticed, but it truly is a highlight of your experience walking along Fraizer

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