Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:09:01 +0000 A Guide to Our Favorite Playgrounds in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/playgrounds-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/playgrounds-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/playgrounds-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Whether you’re chasing thrills on a 50-foot slide named after a local waterfall or exploring mini playgrounds along the Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga’s playgrounds deliver a dynamic mix of down-to-earth fun and outdoor excitement. These kid-approved spots offer everything from epic slides to

]]> 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

]]> Paddling to Maclellan Island: A Guide to Accessing the Urban Wilderness in Downtown Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/paddling-to-maclellan-island/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/paddling-to-maclellan-island/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/paddling-to-maclellan-island/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Smack dab in the Tennessee River between Chattanooga’s bustling Riverfront and vibrant Northshore district, sits an 18.8-acre island that’s easy to overlook. Maclellan Island is a refuge for wildlife and offers a unique experience for hiking, camping, and views of Chattanooga. And it’s easily

]]> Best Biscuits in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-biscuits-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-biscuits-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-biscuits-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Saturday mornings were for making homemade biscuits with my mom growing up. The kitchen counter would be covered in flour and as the dough was rolled out the hardest decision I had to make was choosing which cookie cutters I wanted to use to shape our morning breakfast.

After pulling them from the

]]> Perfect Pair: Ride the Incline and Visit Point Park https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/perfect-pair-ride-the-incline-and-visit-point-park/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/perfect-pair-ride-the-incline-and-visit-point-park/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/perfect-pair-ride-the-incline-and-visit-point-park/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

All you view chasers take note, this double whammy offers expansive views of Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend as you travel up the mountain on a historic railway and visit one of the most popular destinations on Lookout Mountain. For this trip fall colors are breathtaking, but honestly, every season

]]> Plant-Based Bites in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plant-based-bites/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plant-based-bites/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plant-based-bites/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Southern vegan soul food? Heck yeah it’s a thing and in Chattanooga we’re rocking it.

Many locally owned restaurants make it a point to include scrumptious vegan options on their menu. Others make it their calling.

Check out some of our favorite plant-based restaurants and see what all the buzz is

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