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When the wanderlust kicks in, an outdoor oasis awaits you in the South’s Scenic City.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a city on the move.
Recreation on the river is a favorite pastime.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
Chattanooga is an invitation to explore, and it just keeps getting better.
On the other side, the sky fades to pink and purple over the gently rolling Tennessee River.
Kayakers weave beneath the bridges.
Credit: Robbie Caponetto
A paddle-boarder pauses between pulls on a long, slow journey between the riverbanks.
In the NorthShore area, park at Coolidge Park.
That’s why you might stroll there from practically any point in town.
A zigzag walk below the Hunter Museum.
Once you reach it, you’ll find plenty of places to drop in and launch a kayak.
Chattanooga makes it easy to have fun outdoors.
At Coolidge Park in the NorthShore neighborhood, steps lead across the rocky riverbank and straight into the water.
Cycling along the Walnut Street Bridge is one of many ways to get fresh air in Chattanooga.
You really don’t get much closer to adventure than that.
Also spend some time at Ruby Falls and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway while you’re there.
Tucked away on a cliff overlooking the river is the Bluff View Art District.
Credit: Robbie Caponetto
Their calendars are filled with musicals, concerts, and touring acts from across the genres.
It’s a cavernous, beautifully appointed space filled with restaurants, stores, and artistic design features.
Their pastry case is filled with gorgeously laminated doughs and creatively formed treats, both sweet and savory.
Find The Local Juicery+Kitchen in the Southside Historic District on East Main Street near Niedlov’s Bakery and Cafe.
Down the street, The Local Juicery+Kitchen has become a popular stop forfresh smoothiesas well as healthy grab-and-go snacks.
Clumpies Ice Cream is the perfect spot for a cool handcrafted ice cream treat.
The wine list is extensive and pairs perfectly with seasonal entrees such as bison ribeye and elk tenderloin.
You can stop for post-paddle ice-cream delights at Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
It’s Chattanooga’s first whiskey distillery in more than 100 years.
They’re reviving the form with a big roster of barrels in the midst of the aging process.
They also have openings for both tours and tastings in their location on Market Street.
Enjoy a flavorful spread at the Whitebird restaurant.
(The hotel is named for local engineer Edwin Thacher, who designed the walking bridge.)
Their menus feature ingredients sourced from farmers and artisans in the surrounding Tennessee River Valley.
Moxy Chattnooga Downtown offers well-designed chic rooms, patio games, and cocktails.
Stop by the Read House bar after spending an afternoon exploring Warehouse Row.
