Downtown Chattanooga Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Visit Downtown Chattanooga
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 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.
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.
Hunter Museum of American Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hunter Museum of American Art during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
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.
McKenzie Arena
Catch an event at McKenzie Arena during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Chattanooga: Trolley Tour & Coker Museum Visit
Chattanooga: The Flash City One Hour City Tour
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
Staff was amazing!!!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Such a unique place. The staff was so kind. The restaurant was amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Modern look and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
The hotel is clean and conveniently located. It’s nothing fancy. But is has good rooms for a good price
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Yes!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Chattanooga
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 UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
Northside
While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
