St. Elmo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Take the family on an outing to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.
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 mountain views.
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
1.5-Hour Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga
Our pick of the best St. Elmo Hotel Deals
The Read House Hotel
"Very unique hotel with an old world feel. Super nice staff and gorgeous indoor pool area. Close enough to walk to aquarium."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
"Restaurant was having mechanical issues with kitchen equipment so the food they served was not great."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
"Clean .. nice room . Food close by."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
"Nice property"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
"Nice, new , clean. Usual breakfast"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Elmo
East Lake
While East Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Downtown Chattanooga
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 Historic District.
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.
MLK University
MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
