Guidebook for Lookout Mountain
Sightseeing
Watching hang gliders take the leap from the bluff is breathtaking , and the walk along the cliffs is lovely.
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic Hwy Watching hang gliders take the leap from the bluff is breathtaking , and the walk along the cliffs is lovely.
The hikes are incredible in the park, and a great introduction to the local topography.
198 locals recommend
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdThe hikes are incredible in the park, and a great introduction to the local topography.
It's an underground waterfall. HOW COOL IS THAT? Even though the advertising and set-up is touristy, it is absolutely worth seeing. The Halloween tour is the best in town.
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
It's an underground waterfall. HOW COOL IS THAT? Even though the advertising and set-up is touristy, it is absolutely worth seeing. The Halloween tour is the best in town.
The history buff's hangout, you can share the view that Robert. E. Lee. and the confederate army held against the Union, or hike the myriad of trails that descend from the park.
155 locals recommend
Point Park
110 Point Park RdThe history buff's hangout, you can share the view that Robert. E. Lee. and the confederate army held against the Union, or hike the myriad of trails that descend from the park.
Also known as the walking bridge, it is a pedestrian bridge that you can walk, run, or ride bikes across. It takes you from downtown over the river to Northshore. A great place for pictures, leisurely stroll, vantage point for downtown architecture.
58 locals recommend
Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeAlso known as the walking bridge, it is a pedestrian bridge that you can walk, run, or ride bikes across. It takes you from downtown over the river to Northshore. A great place for pictures, leisurely stroll, vantage point for downtown architecture.
Adventurous way to go up and down the mountain. Get a little history from the tour guide as you make the climb and descent in the train car. The view at the top is incredible and enjoy Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom station.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveAdventurous way to go up and down the mountain. Get a little history from the tour guide as you make the climb and descent in the train car. The view at the top is incredible and enjoy Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom station.
One of my favorite places to explore ON THIS PLANET. I love this place. It's so lovely, and hardly ever overcrowded except for the easy overlooks.
53 locals recommend
DeSoto State Park
7104 Desoto Pkwy NEOne of my favorite places to explore ON THIS PLANET. I love this place. It's so lovely, and hardly ever overcrowded except for the easy overlooks.
Best waterfall around chattanooga by far. This one take some planning, they are only open certain dates, but the place is pristine. They are doing excellent conservation and regeneration work on near-extinct American Chestnuts.
77 locals recommend
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdBest waterfall around chattanooga by far. This one take some planning, they are only open certain dates, but the place is pristine. They are doing excellent conservation and regeneration work on near-extinct American Chestnuts.
Entertainment & Activities
Quite an experience. Don't miss the Jellyfish exhibit (my favorite) and the otters!
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StQuite an experience. Don't miss the Jellyfish exhibit (my favorite) and the otters!
Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm and boutique
GET COFFEE FEED ALPACAS
Lookout Lavender Farm
Still find it hard to believe that this is here!
Food Scene
Intimate dining experience, the hidden favorite of so many mountain folk. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine!!
92 locals recommend
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyIntimate dining experience, the hidden favorite of so many mountain folk. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine!!
Great bistro and bar at the foot of the mountain. I am constantly trying to replicate their amazing cocktails, and their crabcakes are approved by even my Marylander parents-in-law.
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveGreat bistro and bar at the foot of the mountain. I am constantly trying to replicate their amazing cocktails, and their crabcakes are approved by even my Marylander parents-in-law.
The closest and IMO the best local BBQ. I go for the smoked chicken, and you cannot miss the hashbrown casserole.
33 locals recommend
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
4001 St Elmo AveThe closest and IMO the best local BBQ. I go for the smoked chicken, and you cannot miss the hashbrown casserole.
Low-key and well loved: Our favorite crust in Chattanooga, and a perfect place to get a milkshake.
49 locals recommend
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee AveLow-key and well loved: Our favorite crust in Chattanooga, and a perfect place to get a milkshake.
The fanciest restaurant in town, it's where you go for the ultimate fine dining experience. The chefs at St. John's have earned their flawless reputation.
72 locals recommend
St. John's Restaurant
1278 Market StThe fanciest restaurant in town, it's where you go for the ultimate fine dining experience. The chefs at St. John's have earned their flawless reputation.
Hometown food scene, good value, great spot for easy-going breakfast nearby.
9 locals recommend
Cafe 136
12136 GA-136Hometown food scene, good value, great spot for easy-going breakfast nearby.
I don’t entirely recommend this place 😂The owner might strike you as rude, but the meats are good. I But would skip the mac and cheese, most of the sides are average.
Trading Post Smokehouse
11016 GA-157I don’t entirely recommend this place 😂The owner might strike you as rude, but the meats are good. I But would skip the mac and cheese, most of the sides are average.
This is a hidden gem, Classic Americana dining. The burgers are fresh, hand-pattied and simply put more expensive places to shame.
Cross Roads Restaurant
This is a hidden gem, Classic Americana dining. The burgers are fresh, hand-pattied and simply put more expensive places to shame.
Everything Else
For the climber and hiker, Sunset has spectacular views of it's namesake and legendary roped climbing on the cliff face.
129 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdFor the climber and hiker, Sunset has spectacular views of it's namesake and legendary roped climbing on the cliff face.
Needing little introduction, this maze of incredible rock formations are truly amazing. There is an admissions fee, but you could spend days exploring.
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdNeeding little introduction, this maze of incredible rock formations are truly amazing. There is an admissions fee, but you could spend days exploring.
Arts & Culture
Open in the summer, this drive-in theater is a blast, and really cheap! They show all the summer blockbusters in double features. Pack the car with pillows and pretend it's the 60's
18 locals recommend
Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater
217 Old Hales RoadOpen in the summer, this drive-in theater is a blast, and really cheap! They show all the summer blockbusters in double features. Pack the car with pillows and pretend it's the 60's
Located downtown, Hunter Museum focuses on works done in the United States from the Colonial period to present day. Admission for children and youth 17 and under are free. They also run a special for the museum's permanent collection on the first Thursday of each month from 4pm-8pm it is free adult admission and the special exhibitions are $5 adult admission.
268 locals recommend
Hunter Museum of American Art
10 Bluff View AveLocated downtown, Hunter Museum focuses on works done in the United States from the Colonial period to present day. Admission for children and youth 17 and under are free. They also run a special for the museum's permanent collection on the first Thursday of each month from 4pm-8pm it is free adult admission and the special exhibitions are $5 adult admission.
Located right outside Point Park, the museum was updated in 2016 to a digital projection mapped show. It is a neat way to see the Civil War history for Chattanooga in a dynamic way.
15 locals recommend
Battles For Chattanooga Museum
1110 E Brow RdLocated right outside Point Park, the museum was updated in 2016 to a digital projection mapped show. It is a neat way to see the Civil War history for Chattanooga in a dynamic way.
Historical performance venue that offers broadway, comedy, concerts, dancing, symphonies, and more
68 locals recommend
Tivoli Theater
709 Broad StHistorical performance venue that offers broadway, comedy, concerts, dancing, symphonies, and more
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft cocktails, several small plate food options, weekly specials, live music on Thursday evenings by local acoustic artists, live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.
25 locals recommend
The Social
1110 Market StCraft cocktails, several small plate food options, weekly specials, live music on Thursday evenings by local acoustic artists, live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.
Quirky, fun, full of personality on each floor, delicious food, exciting drink options, use local sources for coffee and food items, weekly specials
91 locals recommend
The Bitter Alibi
825 Houston StQuirky, fun, full of personality on each floor, delicious food, exciting drink options, use local sources for coffee and food items, weekly specials
Good spot to hangout with a few friends or a group for dinner or late night drinks, utdoor patio space in addition to inside makes for an open air feel. They serve an assortment of foods, rotating beer list and seasonal craft cocktails. 21+ at all times except Sunday brunch.
196 locals recommend
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StGood spot to hangout with a few friends or a group for dinner or late night drinks, utdoor patio space in addition to inside makes for an open air feel. They serve an assortment of foods, rotating beer list and seasonal craft cocktails. 21+ at all times except Sunday brunch.