East Lake Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Take the family on an outing to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 mountain views.
Things to do
Chattanooga Blues to Bridges Self Guided Walking Tour
Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Ghost & Booze Tour of Chattanooga - 21+ Over
Top hotels in East Lake
The Read House Hotel
We recently stayed at The Read House hotel in Chattanooga and were very disappointed by how a serious cleanliness issue was handled. Ou our first evening, we found a live cockroach in our room. We killed it and immediately called the front desk. Someone to pick up the tissue with the bug, without ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Staff were so friendly, lived the area and the vibe
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Convenient location and mid-century feel. Cool bar scene and yummy breakfast. Some street noise and limited parking were only negatives.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Clean room,Awesome staff.parking is decent. Customer please be aware there is NO ELEVATOR in this hotel. So just be mindful where your room is,as too where the stairs are.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Breakfast was not only fresh there was a great variety. You didn't have the exact same choices every day. They area was nice and felt safe. It is a very nice facility. Very clean
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Nice, new , clean. Usual breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
