St. Elmo Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Tennessee Aquarium

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.

Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful waterfalls.

Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo

Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.

Chattanooga Zoo
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum during your trip to Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful waterfalls.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Explore the great outdoors at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Coolidge Park

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.

Coolidge Park

Activities

Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

AU$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride
Private Helicopter Tour over South Chattanooga TN

Private Helicopter Tour over South Chattanooga TN

AU$38
per adult
Private Helicopter Tour over South Chattanooga TN
Sabotage: 1944

Sabotage: 1944

AU$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabotage: 1944
Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley

Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chattanooga: The Flash City Sightseeing Tour by Trolley
Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience

Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience

AU$84
per adult
Bridge to Fun a Chattanooga Rydable Experience
Chattanooga Ghosts of the Misty Mountains Walking Tour

Chattanooga Ghosts of the Misty Mountains Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chattanooga Ghosts of the Misty Mountains Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best St. Elmo Hotel Deals

The Read House Hotel
The Read House Hotel
4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$323 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$323
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,055 reviews)
"Loved it!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Read House Hotel
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
3 out of 5
2210 Bams Dr, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$175 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$175
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,127 reviews)
"The people working this location are the best."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
4 out of 5
92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$192 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$192
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,310 reviews)
Highly Recommended
"The Hotel Chalet is a delightful boutique style hotel conveniently located in the best part of Chattanooga. The room, pool, and grounds were excellent as was the service and staff. The restaurant adjacent to the hotel, Elsie’s Daughter, was also fantastic and highly recommended."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
THE RUSTIC WATERING HOLE" 20 min to Chattanooga
THE RUSTIC WATERING HOLE" 20 min to Chattanooga
Wildwood
Stay at this cabin in Wildwood. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding and Lula Lake Land Trust are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Girls Trip
"We really enjoyed the pool, which was cold and perfect for the summer heat. It was quiet and peaceful. We felt relaxed and comfortable. There is a couch in the living room even though the photos do not show it. The hang gliders were fun to watch as well."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

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THE RUSTIC WATERING HOLE" 20 min to Chattanooga
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
3.5 out of 5
300 W 6th Street, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$206 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$206
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (812 reviews)
"enjoyed the new outdoor pool. Staff was great and atmosphere was wonderful."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
2 out of 5
901 Carter St, 37402 Chat, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$155 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$155
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. It is in a good location, clean, and great staff. It is more your motel type with outside doors ect. They didn’t clean our room the first day but I told desk and they came right up. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around St. Elmo

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East Lake

While East Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Lake
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Jefferson Heights

While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Songbirds Guitar Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jefferson Heights
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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 or Finley Stadium.

Southside Historic District
Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
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Lookout Valley

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.

Lookout Valley
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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.

Chattanooga Riverfront

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