Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Tennessee Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Chattanooga Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Chattanooga Convention Center during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Ross's Landing Park
Ross's Landing Park is just one of the places to see in Chattanooga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Hunter Museum of American Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hunter Museum of American Art during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
Find out about the history of Chattanooga when you spend time at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
McKenzie Arena
Catch an event at McKenzie Arena during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Our pick of the best Downtown Chattanooga Hotel Deals
The Read House Hotel
Loved it great for a quick family getaway
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Room were nice and clean
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Very nice room. Clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice room. Good location. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Well located hotel, close to Choo Choo and downtown area, with a free shuttle in between. Request a room facing inside, it feels "safer," event though the area is pretty safe. $12 daily parking rate, which is way less than any hotel in the area. Room was basic, but spotless, comfortable, water pressure ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
The Staff! Dont get me wrong, the check in/out process was insanely easy but the reason for the “Excellent” review is because of the Front Desk employee Richard. Answered all my questions, helped me with my late check out and was always friendly! When I return, I’ll stay here because of the service ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chattanooga
Southside Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Southside Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or Finley Stadium.
MLK University
MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Songbirds Guitar Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like UTC Fine Arts Center and Chattanooga Zoo.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
