Southside Historic District Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Visit Southside Historic District
Popular places to visit
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Top hotels in Southside Historic District
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Wonderful facility
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Moxy Chattanooga Downtown
Fun, Clean rooms. Excellent Location. Everything was perfect. Do budget in a little over $20 for parking per night.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South
I think breakfast needs improvement. Not enough variety.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
Room was not clean and extremely outdated, front desk staff is rude and hardly ever available, the doors to get into the hotel do not work properly & will have you locked outside of the hotel while the front desk staff is nowhere to be found
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Read House Hotel
Beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown, Bridgeman’s Steakhouse was so good. The hotel was hosting a prom so lobby was extremely crowded.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Historic District
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.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.
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.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like UTC Fine Arts Center and Chattanooga Zoo.
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.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.
