Chattanooga

Surrounded by the mountains of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chattanooga is a cozy and charming town of unmatched natural beauty. It is home to a unique blend of culture and arts, a rich history, and entertainment and attractions. With its vibrant music scene, top-tier dining and lively bars, museums, and great outdoor activities, Chattanooga has something for everyone.
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Top places to visit

1Ruby Falls

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Waterfall
Sights & Landmarks
Ruby Falls is a 145-foot underground waterfall inside a limestone cavern in Lookout Mountain. It's one of the most stunning sights you'll ever see, and it's definitely worth the cost of admission. The elevator ride down is amazing, and the waterfall itself is enhanced with lighting and stirring music to make it that much more thrilling.
Chattanooga, TN 37409, USA

2Tennessee Aquarium

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Aquarium
Zoos & Aquariums
The Tennessee Aquarium is a waterfront complex that showcases a wide variety of sea and river animals, birds, and butterflies. With interactive shows and cruises, visitors can explore two buildings: River Journey and Ocean Journey. River Journey features exhibits about the diverse fish and wildlife found along the Tennessee River as it flows from mountains to ocean. Highlights include playful otters and a seahorse exhibit. In Ocean Journey, visitors can enjoy a butterfly garden, penguins, sharks, and other ocean dwellers.
1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USAhttp://www.tnaqua.org/

3Lookout Mountain

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Mountain peak
Sights & Landmarks
Lookout Mountain, a historical battlefield of the Civil War, boasts scenic views, rock formations and caves for exploration. The Incline Railway on Lookout Mountain offers an exciting ride with its steep 72.7% grade that makes it one of the world's steepest passenger railways. Visitors can purchase a ticket package that includes the railway along with Rock City and Ruby Falls to save money.
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4Walnut Street Bridge

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Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
The historic Walnut Street Bridge, commonly referred to as 'The Walking Bridge,' is a revitalized pedestrian bridge that provides access to museums and city parks. It is the second longest pedestrian bridge in the United States and offers a vehicle-free environment for walking, allowing visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the picturesque riverfront.

5Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

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Sights & Landmarks
Raccoon Mountain Caverns is a natural limestone cave located just a short distance from Chattanooga. This campground offers guided tours through its impressive network of caves, featuring passageways, waterfalls, canyons, tunnels, and an abundance of fossils. With over five-and-a-half miles of mapped passages and additional undeveloped areas for Wild Cave tours, visitors can explore the formations and preserved fossils in their natural state.
319 W Hills Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37419, USAhttp://www.raccoonmountain.com/

Top places to eat

1Big River Grille Downtown

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Brewpub
Big River Grille is a bar and grill located in downtown Chattanooga that serves American favorites, award-winning ales and lagers, and a spacious outdoor patio. The restaurant also has a brewery onsite with bar and billiards.
222 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USAhttps://www.bigrivergrille.com/

2The Terminal BrewHouse

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Brewpub
Beer hall
The Terminal BrewHouse is a popular Chattanooga tavern that serves up craft beers and hearty pub fare. The restaurant is situated in an historically significant building, which once accommodated travellers arriving at the nearby train terminal. Renovated in 2006, the brewpub now boasts one of Chattanooga's favorite drinking spots for beer aficionados who come to sample their original homebrewed flavors. From Belgian white beers to chocolatey stouts, there's something for everyone on the extensive menu at this enthusiastic venue.
1464 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA

3City Cafe Diner

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Restaurant
City Cafe Diner is a diner-style restaurant with two locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The menus offers a wide variety of international food for lunch and dinner, as well as traditional diner breakfast items. The restaurant is open 24/7, and is known for its delicious all-day breakfast menu that will satisfy any hunger pangs.
901 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USAhttps://www.thecitycafemenu.com/

4Sticky Fingers

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Barbecue restaurant
This Southern smokehouse chain offers barbecue classics that are pit-smoked and slathered in signature sauces. The restaurants have a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere with great customer service.

5Urban Stack

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American restaurant
Urban Stack is a modern burger spot that serves delicious organic food. The most popular item on the menu is the fried green tomato burger, which is made with 100% organic Certified Angus Beef. The restaurant also has a variety of other interesting burgers, as well as an extensive side menu full of original and delicious dishes.
12 W 13th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USAhttp://urbanstack.com/

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