City Guide: Chattanooga, TN
City Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Emily Geo
Spending time in the Southeast? Chattanooga is on the Southern border of Tennessee - about 2 hours North of Atlanta, GA. The overall quaint and outdoorsy vibe is paired with some of the classic music-loving energy from Nashville you might know and love. There are historic ties to the railroad industry and a lot to explore in the area.
Whether you're just passing through or are enjoying a week in the Chattanooga, I've compiled some of my favorite spots to eat, drink, hike, and check out.
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The Dwell Hotel
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Lovely boutique and curated atmosphere with the most friendly and attentive staff!
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Moxy Chattanooga Downtown
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The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Waking Up

Southern Squeeze - North Chattanooga
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Velo Coffee Roasters
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Mad Priest Coffee Roasters
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Dawn Cafe + Market
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The Green Bean Coffee Co.
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Honey Seed
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Sleepyhead Coffee
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Milk & Honey
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Bites

Flying Squirrel
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Main Street Meats
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Two Ten Jack
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Alleia
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Cashew
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Taqueria Jalisco Ania
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STIR
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Whitebird
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Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse
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St. John's Restaurant
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Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
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Easy Bistro & Bar
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Wooden City Chattanooga
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Barque BBQ
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The Rosecomb
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Fun Boozy Hangs

Oddstory Brewing Co: The Greenhouse Barrel + Taproom
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Oddstory Brewing Co.
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State of Confusion
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Basecamp Bar and Restaurant
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The Bitter Alibi
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TailGate Brewery Chattanooga
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Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
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The Boneyard
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Play Wash Pint
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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
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Chattanooga Brewing Co.
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Whiskey Thief
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Activities

Walnut Street Bridge
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Coolidge Park
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Miller Park
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Yellow Racket Records
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Bluff View Art District
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Chattanooga Trolley Tour
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Hunter Museum of American Art
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Lodge Museum of Cast Iron
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High Point Climbing and Fitness - Downtown
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Four Bridges Outfitters
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Rock/Creek Adventures and Rentals
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
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Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
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The Barn Nursery
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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Cardboard Hill
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Tennessee Aquarium
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
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Smith Perry berries
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Little Debbie Park
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Sweet Treats

Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
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Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
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The Peach Cobbler Factory Chattanooga
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The Hot Chocolatier
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Julie Darling Donuts
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Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery
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Frothy Monkey
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Hikes

Falling Water Falls
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Middle Creek Bridge
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Snooper's Rock
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Glen Falls Trailhead
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Laurel Falls Trailhead
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Foster Falls
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Signal Point
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Sunset Rock
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Point Park
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Cloudland Canyon State Park
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Lula Lake Land Trust
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Geo
Greetings fellow Earth-dwellers!
🏜️West Coast kid at heart (lived in AZ & OR)
📚Studied abroad in B.C. Canada
📍Now I call the Southeast U.S. home
🌍My passion for sustainability shines through everything I do. I currently work for an outdoor retailer and I love sharing outdoorsy recommendations and breweries.
I've been to over 20 National Parks and am exicted to create localized guides for them!
Conscious travel doesn't have to include finding a spot off the grid, living out of a van, or only eating vegan food. I enjoy sharing local businesses, environmentally-focused travel tips, and authentic and respectful ways to spend time while you're away from home. Check out my city guides and trip recommendations for mix of eco-tourism and enriching plans anyone would enjoy!
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