Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:50:31 +0000 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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This blog was updated July 29, 2025.

Do you live by the motto “one’s man trash is another man’s treasure?” Do you enjoy searching high and low for the best deals, or simply love to bargain? Do you spend your days sifting through the newest and largest yard sales in your area? Well, no worries,

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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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Hidden in Plain Sight: Chattanooga's History is Everywhere - Martin Hotel Edition

In 1906, attorney Richard Kimball came to own the lot where the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center stands today. Kimball entrusted Robert Martin, an African American former porter of the local railroads, to build

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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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If you’re staying in a Chattanooga hotel, odds are that you don’t have to go far to find some of the best drinks the city has to offer. In fact, your new favorite beer or cocktail might be mere steps away.

The Company at Kinley Chattanooga

Mysterious and elegant, The Company is the type of place

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If Chattanooga were a businessperson, it would be an entrepreneur - with an office in a high-rise downtown building with river and mountain views and anything you need within walking distance. Since its establishment in the early 18th century, Chattanooga has been a place of hard work and innovative

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In just a handful of years, two of Chattanooga’s most iconic locations have undergone a true renaissance with nods to the past and futures that are poised to be way more than bright. Both the Chattanooga Choo Choo and The Read House are examples of how a rich history can be adapted, celebrated, and

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