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 beautiful waterfalls.
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.
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 Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
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 beautiful waterfalls.
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Loved exploring and seeing the architecture. Historic property was very well maintained. Staff was friendly and cocktails at the Billiard Room lobby bar were well-made with a nice selection. I would have appreciated a few more small touches that I have received at other ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Very clean and friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Great location , clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Friendly staff! Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
Clean room and good staff
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Great location. Staff was awesome. Breakfast was delicious. Pool/ hot tub are could be a little cleaner. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Creative Discovery Museum.
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.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
Northside
While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.
