What’s the most important aspect of a great scenic overlook? This one should be pretty obvious: height. And Chattanooga certainly has no shortage of that. Nestled in a valley amid stooped southeastern mountains, Chattanooga has plenty of places to get up high and check out the amazing scenery for…
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Chattanooga is a great city to explore all year long, but there’s something special about the Scenic City during the autumn months. With spectacular views of fall foliage on the surrounding mountains, Chattanooga transforms into an Instagrammers dream. Next time you’re in Chattanooga, be sure to…
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There’s a lifetime’s worth of perfect sandstone just down the road from Chattanooga, and it’s more accessible now than ever. In the last decade, thanks to effort by locals and climbing advocacy organizations, tons of landowners have opened the door to climbers. Of course, in order to preserve access…
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There’s something wonderful about a waterfall. From when you first hear it in the distance long before it’s visible until you see the powerful flow of water cascading over rock, the whole experience is something to remember. The Chattanooga area is home to some of the more impressive…
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When it comes to playing tourists in Chattanooga, you’ve got some decisions to make. For traditional sightseers, there’s a glittering array of options: Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Incline Railway, the Tennessee Aquarium--the list goes on. What about the types of tourists that want to tailor their…
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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…
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This blog was updated August 2025. By Hollie H. Swimming holes are what Southeastern summers are all about. And while the Chattanooga area is home to some seriously incredible places to take a natural dip, it's also home to plenty of private land with a number of tricky access issues. So…
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Taking an epic, all-day trip into the great outdoors is one of the best things you can do—when you have the time and energy. All too often, though, busy schedules mean that micro-adventures requiring little to no preparation are more realistic. And with manageable excursions around every corner…
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With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, Chattanooga is filled with incredibly scenic places to hike. But you may be surprised just how many of them also play a big part in the history of the region. You don’t have to go far to find hikes that take you back in time and allow you…
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With nearly nine months of pleasant weather, seeing Chattanooga by bike is an almost year-round proposition. And there's no better way than via the city's bike transit system with its 400 bikes at 42 stations. How It Works The bike share program is quite simple. The Daily Pass offers access to the…
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