This accidental discovery along the Tennesse River Gorge is one of Chattanooga's most visited tourist attractions. Ruby Falls houses the largest underground waterfall and includes zip lines and various other activities on top of the majesty of this discovery.

The Tennessee Aquarium is two buildings; one freshwater and the other saltwater. The freshwater journey will give you the birds, river otters, turtles, and alligators that populate the rivers in Tennessee and elsewhere. This trip continues to the other building and its saltwater denizens like penguins, sharks, reef fish, and a fantastic mirrored jellyfish habitat that seems to stretch forever.

Chattanooga's proximity to the Georgia border makes this a lot closer than it reads. This 4,100-foot walking trail on the far side of Lookout Mountain offers bouldering for the adventurous or a simple, lazy hike through this border state splendor. It provides the kids something while also providing space for your romantic side if you and your partner stop to admire the 90-foot waterfall at Lover's Leap.

Experience the rich flavors and history of Tennessee whiskey at Chattanooga Whiskey. This distillery offers guided tours and tastings, allowing visitors to learn about the whiskey-making process and sample a variety of their offerings.

What do you do with a bridge scheduled for demolition? Use one of the many others spanning the Tennessee River? No, you turn it into the world's longest pedestrian bridge and host concerts and an annual wine tasting to complement the grand river views!

Imagine a zoo where you can view animal behaviors up close in an immersive environment. That's Chattanooga Zoo, which exhibits more than 500 animals from 200 species, including some rare and endangered ones.