Chattanooga Riverfront Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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 beautiful waterfalls.
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Explore the great outdoors at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum Visit
Chattanooga: Adults-Only Haunted City Walking Tour
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Cursed in Chattanooga Haunted Walking Tour
Family Friendly Ghost Tour in Chattanooga
Top hotels in Chattanooga Riverfront
Embassy Suites By Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Great place! Perfect location downtown. Kids loved the indoor pool and parents loved the happy hour!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
Everything was great. Didn’t eat at the hotel but my assumption is the food would have been good, not exceptional.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown/Cameron Harbor
Great hotel. Everything we needed with a nice view of the river. Scottie’s on the River, the restaurant attached, was excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection
Our bell man was awesome. Spent the time to recommend restaurants. Staff could not have been friendlier and whitebirds was awesome.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Chattanooga Downtown
Excellent, kind staff, great location
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
It was perfectly adequate! The building is old, but it’s well maintained, clean and there’s plenty of privacy. The proximity to the riverfront was ideal!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chattanooga Riverfront
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
Northside
While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
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 McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Chattanooga Brewing Company are some notable places to visit nearby.
