Things to Do
Tennessee Aquarium
13,000+ animals across two buildings. Penguins, sharks, otters, and more.
Ruby Falls
Tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the U.S. (1,120 ft below ground)
Rock City
Iconic mountaintop attraction with rock formations and 7-state views
Incline Railway
One of the steepest passenger railways in the world with panoramic views
Creative Discovery Museum
Hands-on children's museum with STEM Zone and interactive exhibits
Coolidge Park
Water play fountain, antique carousel, ice cream at Clumpies
Chattanooga Zoo
Giraffes, chimpanzees, jaguars, red pandas, snow leopards
Southern Belle Riverboat
Sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises on the Tennessee River
Chickamauga Battlefield
Oldest and largest Civil War battlefield park with trails and monuments
Upcoming Events
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Tennessee River Park
Scenic City Sense Circus
Miller Park
Monster Bash at Creative Discovery Museum 2026
Creative Discovery Museum
Rails, Wizards & Spells at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 2026
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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Chattanooga's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Is Saturday, and It's Free to Watch
Pumpkins that can top a ton, a $5,000 first prize and a world-record watermelon bonus: the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off hits The Barn Nursery on Saturday, October 10, and spectators get in free.
Halloween in Chattanooga 2026: Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Trails & Family Events
Rock City's lit pumpkin trails, Boo in the Zoo, Aquascarium, Dread Hollow and a ghost-story train: every Halloween event in Chattanooga for 2026, with dates, times and prices checked against each venue.
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