Best 44 things to do in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Chattanooga’s dark streets on a guided ghost hunt with EMF meters and dowsing rods

Sip your way through haunted pubs on a 2-hour, 21+ ghost tour

Explore the Heritage Center’s exhibits and activities

Discover downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River aboard a restored World War II amphibious vehicle

See Chattanooga by street and river aboard a historic amphibious vehicle

See Chattanooga by road and river in a restored WWII amphibious vehicle

Relax on a 1.5-hour sunset cruise with live music and bar service

Sightsee Chattanooga from an open-deck pontoon with live captain narration

Ride a narrated Tennessee River cruise with views of Walnut Street Bridge

Cruise Chattanooga’s riverfront at dusk with live entertainment and onboard bars

Dine at the Mayor’s Mansion, then cruise the Tennessee River at sunset

Historic mountain rail views for your next group outing

Climb Lookout Mountain on one of the world's steepest passenger railways

Climb Lookout Mountain by rail for elevated views and a historic ride

Historic railway views on Lookout Mountain, plus a 6pm sunset cruise

Paddle into Chickamauga Dam’s 120-ft lock on a guided kayak tour

Glide at dusk to witness thousands of gray bats and hear local river history from your guide

Rent a mountain bike for 24 hours with free pickup at Coolidge Park

Crawl, climb, and slide through a guided live cave expedition

Explore illuminated cave passages and rare formations with a knowledgeable guide

Take on rope climbs, tight crawls, and a 35-foot slot canyon underground

Pan for rough-cut emeralds and colorful gemstones

Savor elegant tea delicacies, then ride a historic train through Chattanooga’s rail heritage.

Experience Chattanooga's historic rails, tunnel and turntable on a guided 65-minute short line journey.