Local area

Chickamauga Lake is a reservoir in the United States along the Tennessee River created when the Chickamauga Dam was completed in 1940. The lake stretches from Watts Bar Dam to Chickamauga Dam. It borders Rhea County, Meigs County, and Hamilton County with 810 miles. The lake is consider one of the top 5 fishing lakes in the country!

This interactive museum of science and technology provides a hands-on learning environment for children of all ages. The Artist's Studio challenges kids to become more artistic, the Musician's Workshop helps to build a love for music. Throughout the year, ever-changing displays and exhibits help develop interest and skill in scientific invention and exploration. Admission is $8.95 Children and adults love this place.

Fort Bluff Camp is host to summer camps, national sports tournaments for Christian schools, and retreats for churches and groups. Its unique setting on 68 wooded acres on the edge of Dayton Mountain, with a sweeping view of the Tennessee River Valley, provides an unrivaled atmosphere. Our guests discover a mountain of fun and peace!

Shopping, dining and much more. The walk through downtown is beautiful.

Wonderful place to hike or swim. Beautiful Scenery. Waterfalls are amazing.

Ride the railway up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Your Lost Sea adventure begins with a guided tour of the caverns. While touring the caverns and underground lake our guides will tell of the cavern's exciting and colorful history. They will also explain the fascinating geological development of the immense cavern rooms and rare formations. At the bottom of the cave you will board a glass-bottom boat for an extrodinary trip on the Lost Sea, America's Largest underground lake. Adult: $17.95 Child: $ 7.95 (ages 5-12). Children under 4 are free.

Scope out the Scope Trial Museum in the basement of the courthouse. There is also a country market out side on main street.

Join us on Lookout Mountain to gasp at the remarkable beauty of Ruby Falls, America's highest underground waterfall. On your way to the waterfall, enjoy the many geological wonders located throughout the cave. After your tour, be sure and take in the many scenic views from the top of the Lookout Mountain Tower. Ruby Falls is a must stop for any trip to or through the Chattanooga Area.

The Tennessee Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The River Journey building is the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. The Ocean Jouney building houses penguins, sea turtles and a tropical forest were colorful macaws and swirling butterflies greet you. They have a couple of sharks that are amazing to watch swim around.

The Tennessee River is the largest tributary of the Ohio River. It is approximately 652 miles long and is located in the southeastern United States in the Tennessee Valley. The river was once popularly known as the Cherokee River, among other names. This is very beautiful and relaxing to sit by after a long day.

Watts Bar Lake is a reservoir on the Tennessee River created by Watts Bar Dam as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority system. Beautiful area to enjoy swimming or outdoor activities on the lake. Theere is no cost to go and have some outdoor fun.

There are extensive walking paths that are paved and are set with markers for different distances. Very beautiful lay out for a nice and relaxing walk.