Chattanooga - Fun for Tourists and Locals Alike!
Categories: Chattanooga Real Estate News, Flavors of Chattanooga, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager - Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
As Spring Break comes closer and school is out for the kids, have you planned your time wisely and economically? There are several things to do in the Chattanooga area with your kids, rather than taking a vacation out of town. It is more economical and the whole family might learn something new about your own hometown.
“Below you will find 6 great things to do that can fill an entire w
eekend on less than 1/3 of a tank of gas.”
With gas averaging almost $3.18 per gallon, why drive out-of-town, there are great local places and attractions. These are only suggestions, use your imagination to discover more of Chattanooga.
1. Go to a local restaurant that you have not been to before. There are so many choices here in Chattanooga from your local BBQ joint like Sticky Fingers to 212 Market Street, which by the way I have eaten at 3 times this week during several committee meetings.
2. Go see a local attraction, park your car in St. Elmo and take a ride up Lookout Mountain on the Incline Railway. See the view from the top of the mountain. Walk over to Point Park, one of the great U.S. National Parks. Take a stroll with the family and enjoy the rich history that surrounds the Chattanooga area. Walk back and take the Incline back down. If you have never done it, you will love it. If you have, I am sure it has been a while and you will get a kick out of the experience.
3. Drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Ruby Falls or Rock City. Both of these places are local treasures and you can spend an entire day just visiting these two spots.
4. Take the kids to the Tennessee Aquarium, see both the fresh water and salt water buildings. In between buildings go across the street for lunch at The Mellow Mushroom for some great pizza and to give your feet a rest. Then head back to the aquarium to see the 2nd building. It will be both an educational experience and an enjoyable one for both you and your children. My wife and I are members and we take advantage of visiting on a regular basis. The volunteers in the building are very knowledgeable and helpful so that your experience is an enjoyable one.
5. Check out the Tennessee Valley Railraod Museum and relive the golden age of railroading. Take the classic Missionary Ridge Local or take an all-day excursion to Summerville, Georgia, or see the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, is the largest operating historic railroad in the Southeast!
6. Visit the historic Chickamauga Battlefield in North Georgia. You can pack a picnic lunch for the entire family and take the seven mile auto tour through the battlefield. There are many places to stop, get out and walk around, it is also a great place to bring your bikes for a short or long bike ride. There are open fields to run around, fly a kite and have a picnic.
These are only a few ideas of the incredible amount of fun you can have in Chattanooga. We also have the arts community, museums, restaurants, attractions and so much more. You can check out our links on our blog for more information and more ideas. With the weather we are having this winter (feels like Spring), there is an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities that can keep you busy for an entire week. Go out and see Chattanooga!
Great article, David! Gus likes to walk around Imagination Station and the area around there.
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David