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Chatt State Humanities Building · $16 (online only; price rises at 4 p.m. on the day)
McKenzie Arena
Mayfield Farm Park · $16.95 to $22.95 depending on day and online or gate; kids 2 and under free
Chattanooga Market · Free admission
36 Frazier Avenue · No entry fee listed
Hunter Museum of American Art · Museum admission applies; members, children 13 and under (with a paying adult) and teens 14-17 are free
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Best ofFrom candlelit Italian spots to river-view cocktail bars, here are the Chattanooga restaurants that make date night worth dressing up for.
Best ofChattanooga's happy hour scene goes way beyond a dollar off draft beer. Half-off tabs, BOGO oysters, and cocktail deals that make your evening. Here's where to go.
Best ofChattanooga is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the South. These restaurants don't just tolerate your pup - they welcome them with water bowls, spacious patios, and genuine enthusiasm.
Best ofFrom fully vegan cafes to restaurants with standout plant-based menus, Chattanooga's vegetarian dining scene has arrived. Here are the spots worth knowing.
Best ofFrom massive New York slices to proper Neapolitan pies, Chattanooga's pizza scene covers every style. Here are the spots locals actually go to.
Best ofFrom James Beard-nominated fine dining to neighborhood trattorias with fresh pasta daily. The best Italian restaurants in Chattanooga, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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Travel & GuidesDozens of taco trucks, mariachi bands, folk dancers and a big Kids Zone at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. Here's how the Chattanooga Taco Festival works, what it costs and how to plan your visit.
Travel & GuidesDon Barron of LaSalle, Michigan, took the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off at The Barn Nursery on October 10 with a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin. Here are the official results and what was on the line.
Travel & GuidesPro high divers, wakesurfers and highliners take over the Tennessee River at Ross's Landing every August, with free electronic music each night. Here's when the River Games happens, what VIP costs and where to park.
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