Top Attractions in Tennessee
1. Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the best aquariums in the country every year. So it should be no surprise that we have ranked it one of the best attractions in Chattanooga.This is not without reason, the aquarium consists of over 9,000 different animals to observe. They also offer very informative lessons on freshwater ecosystems around the country and within the Chattanooga area. Both informative and entertaining the aquarium is a great way to beat the heat for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is a wonderful stop on your itinerary in Chattanooga. Featuring interactive and historically accurate elements the kids and family will love! This museum will bring you back to the time of when trains were the main form of transportation, you’ll be immersed in the history of the railroad system in America.
3. Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Located just minutes outside of downtown is Raccoon Mountain Caverns. A great addition to a trip for anyone who marvels at nature’s formations and an adventure enthusiast. Inside the caverns you’ll explore the many different rock and crystal formations. There are additional excursions for our cave dwellers who would like to explore deeper excursions into the less trafficked areas of the caves! Raccoon Mountain Dam Following just behind the Raccoon Mountain Caverns is one of Destination Chattanooga’s other favorites stops and easily accessible if you are in the
4. Raccoon Mountain Area
The Raccoon Mountain Dam offers some of the best views of the Tennessee River, high up on the cliffs you can view the Tennessee River Gorge, scope out our local bird species, or hike/ bike the many trails within the area. For our camping enthusiasts this site features campgrounds, including laundry facilities as well as cabins and RV sites for our guests who prefer sleeping off the ground.
5. Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain is by far one of the most unique attractions in Chattanooga you can do with the family. Including both an incline railway and wonderful Rock City excursions through rock pathways. From walking through the caves past an impressive-sized waterfall this will surely entertain the kids for hours.
