East Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
Coolidge Park
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a visit to Coolidge Park. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
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.
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 East Lake Hotel Deals
The Read House Hotel
Beautiful hotel and the rooms were clean and big. Comfortable bed!! Also could control the heat/air as I wanted. This was a 10/10 for me!!!!
Reviewed on 12 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
Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Great
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Great location , clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Best place my family has stayed in a long time.
Reviewed on 8 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
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Ridgedale
When in Ridgedale, you can plan a visit to Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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.
Missionary Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Missionary Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Orchard Knob
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Orchard Knob. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery are a few top places to visit.
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.
