Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:54:48 +0000 Chattanooga: North America’s First National Park City https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/ Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

A City in a Park, Not Just a City with Parks

Not long ago, Chattanooga was known as one of the most polluted cities in America—buried under smog and forgotten by fresh air. But today, we’re turning that history on its head.

We’re now officially the first National Park City in North America—and

]]> Why Chattanooga Should Be on Every Plant Lover’s Travel List https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/why-chattanooga-should-be-on-every-plant-lovers-travel-list/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/why-chattanooga-should-be-on-every-plant-lovers-travel-list/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/why-chattanooga-should-be-on-every-plant-lovers-travel-list/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Exploring the Biodiversity of Chattanooga: A Phytophile’s Paradise

Chattanooga is a powerhouse when it comes to biodiversity, offering a remarkable blend of ecosystems, native species, and protected areas that contribute to the region's ecological significance. Nestled where the Appalachian

]]> New Year, New Adventure: The Best Chattanooga Experiences to Expand Your Horizons https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

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

]]> Best Places to See Fall Colors https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-see-fall-colors/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-see-fall-colors/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-see-fall-colors/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Looking for great ways to see dazzling fall colors?

Chattanooga offers many options to see the brilliant changing colors by land, water, and air! Enjoy miles and miles of breathtaking vistas from Signal Point (the southern terminus of the Cumberland Trail), Raccoon Mountain, Sunset Rock, Lula Lake

]]> The 5 Best Chattanooga Hikes with Amazing Views (That Aren’t Sunset Rock) https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-5-best-chattanooga-hikes-with-amazing-views-that-arent-sunset-rock/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-5-best-chattanooga-hikes-with-amazing-views-that-arent-sunset-rock/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-5-best-chattanooga-hikes-with-amazing-views-that-arent-sunset-rock/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With an incredible panorama, fascinating history, and well-marked trails, Sunset Rock has long been one of Chattanooga’s most iconic destinations for both locals and visitors. On most sunny days, the parking lot is overflowing with cars belonging to hikers, runners, and climbers taking advantage of

]]> 12 Outdoor Adventures to Experience the Natural Wonders of Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventures-experience-natural-wonders/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventures-experience-natural-wonders/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventures-experience-natural-wonders/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Surely Chattanooga was created as a gift to Tennessee, for there are few places where the wonders of nature are more breathtakingly displayed. Within easy sight of downtown, rocky crags reach out across the skyline, mountain streams lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and the rolling river nourishes an

]]> Hiking From Cravens House to Sunset Rock: A Chattanooga Classic https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hiking-from-cravens-house-to-sunset-rock/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hiking-from-cravens-house-to-sunset-rock/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/hiking-from-cravens-house-to-sunset-rock/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Iconic. Scenic. Popular. Worthwhile.... Whatever word you want to use, the hike from Lookout Mountain's historic Cravens House to Sunset Rock is always a solid option when seeking a Chattanooga hiking experience. It's one of those hikes that'll never let you down. Close proximity to downtown? Check.

]]> The 5 Best Family-Friendly Hikes in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-family-friendly-hikes-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-family-friendly-hikes-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-family-friendly-hikes-chattanooga/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Chattanooga is a mecca for climbers, bikers, and backpackers alike, but the city also offers an array of scenic hikes for beginners and families. Whether you’re visiting for a week or just a weekend, there are plenty of pristine hiking trails close to town worth checking out. No trip to the Scenic

]]> 6 Best Hikes on Lookout Mountain https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/6-best-hikes-on-lookout-mountain/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/6-best-hikes-on-lookout-mountain/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/6-best-hikes-on-lookout-mountain/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Lookout Mountain rises above Chattanooga like a sleeping giant. Two rock outcroppings, Point Park and Sunset Rock serve as perfect destinations for viewing the local landscape. A climb to these destinations rewards you with views of Georgia and North Carolina mountains, Watts Bar’s cooling towers,

]]> Lookout Mountain and the Forgotten Incline Railway https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/forgotten-incline-railway/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/forgotten-incline-railway/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/forgotten-incline-railway/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Unveiling the Past: Exploring Lookout Mountain History

Park at Cravens House on the side of Lookout Mountain, as tourists, hikers, and trail runners do every day of the year, and it’s easy to be swallowed up by the history of the place. Monuments tower across a grass lawn while others stand like

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