East Chattanooga Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a stop at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Chattanooga Blues to Bridges Self Guided Walking Tour
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
Ghost & Booze Tour of Chattanooga - 21+ Over
Top hotels in East Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
Loved it great for a quick family getaway
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
It was the perfect room.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
It was very nice the fire pit and the accommodating was nice
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Very nice bar and lounge area! Rooms very nice! Great shower!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Very nice room. Clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Super nice hotel! Everything was very clean and super quiet for a very nice sleep. I gave it four stars because we really missed not having a pool. We tried to use the outdoor fire pit area to hang out, but there was a strong smell of sewage outdoors during that time. The smell was gone the next ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Chattanooga
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.
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.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and McKenzie Arena.
Stuart Heights - Rivermont
While there might not be top attractions in Stuart Heights - Rivermont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tennessee Riverpark and Coolidge Park.
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.
