Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:06:37 +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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A Background on Songbirds

Songbirds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. Originally known as the Songbirds Guitar Museum, it opened in 2018 inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Like many other businesses, it was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Songbirds

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An adventurous chemist and his true love stumbled upon prehistoric caverns more than 1,000 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain. Their shared passion for each other and for this hidden underworld inspired the creation of a remarkable destination—one that has grown to become one of the

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The quaint Yellow Racket Records is located on the south side of Chattanooga, about nine minutes away from UTC’s campus. Founded in the fall of 2018 as an independent record label, owner Ben Vanderhart says the name came to him “like an epiphany,” inspired by his pet collie (whose portrait serves

]]> 8 Reasons to Visit Chattanooga This Spring https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/reasons-to-visit-chattanooga-this-spring/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/reasons-to-visit-chattanooga-this-spring/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/reasons-to-visit-chattanooga-this-spring/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Get ready to soak in the beauty of spring in Chattanooga, TN! This charming city beckons with vibrant blossoms and Southern charm, offering a delightful springtime experience for the whole family. Dive into captivating outdoor experiences that define the essence of the Scenic City during this season

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Channel Your Inner Explorer on a Guided Hiking Trip

Looking for a great adventure near Chattanooga but new to hiking? Check out Experience Chattanooga’s hiking package, “The Best of Tennessee,” a private guided hiking tour led by local husband-and-wife team Ryan & Hope. This exclusive experience

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Don’t miss the Coker Museum in downtown Chattanooga for a unique look into automotive history. This museum, created by vintage car enthusiast Corky Coker, houses an impressive collection of restored classic cars and motorcycles.


What You’ll See

The museum showcases a range of vehicles, from

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This blog was updated July 8, 2025.

The Coziest Coffee

Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm is just a short drive from downtown in Wildwood, GA. They serve a lovely selection of comforting coffees, including The Cosmo (a S’mores Latte) and the Tiny Dancer (a warming blend of sugar and spices) that can help

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October in Chattanooga is more than just pumpkin patches and candy corn—it's a month full of spine-tingling, hair-raising adventures. From haunted picnics to ghost-filled hotels, eerie festivals, and paranormal investigations, there’s no shortage of spooky fun waiting for you. Whether you’re craving

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This blog was updated July 8, 2025.

The leaves are crisp, the air is slowly getting its chill, and we are ready for fall fun with the whole family! Whether you're looking for some family-friendly haunts this Halloween with ChattaBOOga or have a personal goal to visit pumpkin patches, devour fall

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