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 mountain views.
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.
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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.
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.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a stop at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Chattanooga
The Read House Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Fantastic stay, great location, amazing city view, and great bar.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Free coffee, fruits and danishes for breakfast. Friendly staff. Clean hotel and room. Heated pool. Next to the free bus/trilly stop. Walking distance within all things downtown. Great price.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
The front desk was super nice both for check in and check out, i mean seriously so nice. Rooms were clean, hotel smelt clean, breakfest was good, I really can’t complain about anything here. Will be staying here again next year.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
The room was so nice and everyone there was super friendly. With it being on Chestnut, there was a lot of traffic noise. The indoor pool is not heated and was FREEEEEZING.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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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 McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
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.
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.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and McKenzie Arena.
North Chattanooga
While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge.
