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 beautiful waterfalls.
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.
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 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.
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
Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
Excellent Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Excellent hotel. Very nice decor- feels like you are in an old train car! Sweet romantic get away.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Bar and Patio: Long, wide open bar, well decorated space for enjoying creatively crafted cocktails, local craft or other beers, house or selective wines, and even appetizer or meals! Keep an eye out for happy hour prices throughout the week! Bonus...indoor-outdoor seating with convertible service ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Quiet and peaceful hotel, super clean and great service and restaurants
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
Nice room, great location, amazing staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Clemons
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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 Creative Discovery Museum.
Bluff View Art District
The majestic mountain landscape and must-see aquarium are just a few highlights of Bluff View Art District. Make a stop by Hunter Museum of American Art or Houston Museum of Decorative Arts while you're exploring the area.
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 Tennessee River.
