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 mountain views 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
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Stay was extremely nice. Rooms are very clean and location perfect has everything you need from shopping to dining out.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Read House Hotel
The hotel is beautiful, and the rooms are large. The only drawback is that the only coffee available is from Starbucks, which has subpar coffee. There is a great coffee shop a block down from the hotel called Sleepyhead Coffee. I would suggest people go there instead.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Unique experience. Limited storage.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Lookout Mountain West
The hotel has been renovated in 2024 per the reception person. The property is good shape. Breakfast was good, automatic pancake maker really easy to use. A small issue was that the wall thermostat was not operating at optimum. Mentioned it to reception in the morning and the person said that it ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Clean room, very comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga - Lookout Mtn
Clean room and friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery 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.
