Downtown Chattanooga: Situated on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, TN, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10000 animals and an IMAX theater. Explore the fresh and salt water Aquariums!
Downtown Chattanooga: One of the nation’s top children’s museums, the Creative Discovery Museum inspires children’s passion for learning through play. Whether creating a clay sculpture in the Artists' Studio, zooming a message through a pneumatic tube in Inventors' Clubhouse, digging for dinosaur bones in Excavation Station, or creating an ensemble cast of characters in the Back Alley Theatre, this museum is full of hands-on family fun. Check out where Shelby went to prom in 1998!
Downtown Chattanooga: Grab a cup of coffee at Rembrandts, and explore the Bluff View Art District, to see sculptures and views of the Tennessee River, right by the wedding venue - the Hunter Museum.
Downtown Chattanooga/North Shore: This beautiful walking bridge is full of amazing views and the easiest way to get from Downtown Chattanooga to the North Shore.
North Shore: Grab some Clumpy's ice cream and do a Tennessee River walk in the park, or ride the carousel!
North Shore: Frasier Avenue is right off the Walnut St Bridge in North Chattanooga, above Coolidge Park. Full of restaurants, cute shops, a bookstore, and ice cream.
There are fewer things finer in life than fresh air, good food and even better views. That’s the Chattanooga Riverwalk in a nutshell. The path stretches over 16.1 miles along the southern banks of the Tennessee River, with additional legs stretching into Chattanooga and beyond. Treat yourself to fresh seafood and a Lawtonrida at The Boathouse.
Downtown Chattanooga: Explore the Scenic City by trolley!
Downtown Chattanooga: All Aboard! Opened in 1909 as Terminal Station, the train depot welcomed thousands of travelers during the golden age of railroads. Today, Terminal Station stands as part of the world famous Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. History and hospitality are at the heart of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The complex boasts on-site dining, retail shops, tranquil rose gardens and much more.
Lookout Mountain: Why travel up Lookout Mountain by car when you could take the world's steepest Incline Railway instead? The 1-mile, 125+-year-old climb connects the St. Elmo neighborhood with Lookout Mountain above. Please note, you should purchase tickets for a dedicated time to be sure you can ride up the mountain!
Lookout Mountain: Spectacular View from the top, where you can see seven states!
Lookout Mountain: Ruby Falls is home to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. Journey 1,120 feet underground and discover incredible beauty and wonder, and one of Shelby's first jobs as a 16 year old Chattanoogan.
Lookout Mountain: Explore the history of Chattanooga's importance in the Civil War during the Battle Above the Clouds while taking in the views of the city below.
Lookout Mountain: The fiercest fighting during the battle of Lookout Mountain took place in the vicinity of Cravens House. Although the original home was destroyed after the battle, Robert Cravens rebuilt the home in 1866, which still stands today. The hiking trail from Cravens House to Sunset Rock is a must for the more adventurous spirits!
Take a dip in the creek!
Check out the Shuttle Maps showing the route and more information on our free downtown, North Shore, and St. Elmo/Incline electric shuttles. You can expect a bus to come by your stop every 10 – 15 minutes for the downtown shuttles. The North Shore bus runs every 30 minutes, Monday through Saturday. The buses have a sign on their front which indicates the direction of travel. Buses displaying the Aquarium sign are Northbound on a return trip from the Choo Choo Stop. Buses displaying the Choo Choo sign are Southbound on a return trip from the Aquarium Stop. Buses displaying the North Shore sign are going to the North Shore and Aquarium stops.