HIT THE ROAD
WHAT TO DO Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The Hunter Museum The Hunter Museum deserves an afternoon all to itself. With a permanent collection featuring works by the likes of Bierstadt, Frankenthaler and Ansel Adams, there is just enough to see without feeling overwhelming. BONUS: the museum is showcasing work by Birmingham-based artist Amy Pleasant until July of 2023, so be sure to check that out.
Outside Yes, any trip to Chattanooga should include something outdoors, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing and the temperatures are most conducive to being outside. Lookout Mountain Incline Take the recently renovated Lookout Mountain Incline to the top of the mountain, where you can visit Point Park (site of the Civil War Battle Above the Clouds). Back at the bottom, it is a short drive to Ruby Falls, Cloudland Canyon and Rock City, which is celebrating its 90th year of visitors! Locals suggest buying tickets ahead of time to spend more time oohing-and-aahing over the views and less time waiting in lines.
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Inside Kayaking on the Tennessee River For something completely different, get on the Tennessee River by kayak to observe the endangered gray bats as they take to the evening sky in search of insects. On this 30-mile paddle of Nickajack Lake, you may even spy an osprey or the occasional bald eagle, so pack your binoculars!
Chattanooga is teeming with creatives and you can find something inspiring at almost any turn. Bluff View Art District Locals love wandering in and out of galleries and showrooms in the Bluff View Art District, where the juices just flow. Gallery 1401 is a respite from the ordinary, and you’re bound to discover an eclectic mix of artists’ work. Kyle House Fitness If you’re game to stay on track with fitness goals while you travel- and those Lookout Mountain hikes weren’t enough- pop into Kyle House Fitness for a class.
Photo courtesy of Zach Bopp
Sisu Sauna If you’d just rather sweat it out, a session or two at Sisu Sauna should do just the trick.
