Downtown Chattanooga 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 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 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 Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
We were in Chattanooga for a concert and the Read House is convenient to the downtown theaters. We found the hotel, our room, the bar with billiards, and the Chop House restaurant to be impeccable. The atmosphere in the hotel with its vintage decor is wonderful. Fantastic value for the price point ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Such a beautiful space. Very central to activities and dining. The property was a 10 out of 10 for us!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
not a microwave in room. Not a lot of places to eat
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Pet Friendly!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Clean, and rooms were great for our one night stay!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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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 McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
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.
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
