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 beautiful waterfalls.
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.
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 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.
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: Trolley Tour & Coker Museum Visit
Chattanooga: The Flash City One Hour City Tour
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Chattanooga Hotel Deals
The Read House Hotel
Everything! The staff was absolutely amazing, very professional and friendly. Our room was beautiful and spotless.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Absolutely nothing to complain about! Great staff and room was amazing! Will be staying here again!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Everything was excellent. Extremely wonderful experience
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great staff. Clean rooms and elegant atmosphere. We enjoyed our stay in the beautiful grounds and comfortable bed!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
All good
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Clemons
This was my second time staying here and again had a very nice stay. I stayed in a multiple room apt. The room was very spacious and clean. Beds were pretty comfortable. I love the keyless entry. Staff is friendly and helpful. I cannot comment on the food in the attached restaurant as i didn't eat ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Creative Discovery Museum.
Bluff View Art District
The majestic mountain landscape and must-see aquarium are just a few highlights of Bluff View Art District. Make a stop by Hunter Museum of American Art or Houston Museum of Decorative Arts while you're exploring the area.
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
