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Local Restaurant Favorites
Guests are always asking for recommendations on "good" places to eat, while staying at Mt. Edge. So I've compiled a list of our "tried and true", preferred eateries. We hope you'll let us know your favorites.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. With a wide variety of foods on their menu, it's easy to find something to suite everyone. From BBQ, Smoked Chicken, Chicken Fingers, and Salads to Spaghetti and Chicken Fingers for the kiddos. Choo Choo aims to please.
Choo Choo BBQ
12960 US-27@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. With a wide variety of foods on their menu, it's easy to find something to suite everyone. From BBQ, Smoked Chicken, Chicken Fingers, and Salads to Spaghetti and Chicken Fingers for the kiddos. Choo Choo aims to please.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Without a doubt, your hosts 1st choice pick for Mexican food. We've never had a bad meal at Amigo's. And we've always found the staff friendly and eager to make sure your dining experience is top notch.
7 locals recommend
Amigo Mexican Restaurant
3805 Ringgold Rd@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Without a doubt, your hosts 1st choice pick for Mexican food. We've never had a bad meal at Amigo's. And we've always found the staff friendly and eager to make sure your dining experience is top notch.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. This is a great place for pizza. And not very far from Mt. Edge. On Sunday's, they feature a buffet with a variety of pizza to try.
8 locals recommend
Crust Pizza
3211 Broad St@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. This is a great place for pizza. And not very far from Mt. Edge. On Sunday's, they feature a buffet with a variety of pizza to try.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Another St. Elmo find is Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream. We highly recommend Mr. T's for those traveling with children.
49 locals recommend
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee Ave@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Another St. Elmo find is Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream. We highly recommend Mr. T's for those traveling with children.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. For a pizza that's a little more "upper scale", check out the stone-baked pizza at Mellow Mushroom, downtown near the Chattanooga Aquarium. This would have to be your host's first choice pick for pizza.
12 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
205 Broad St@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. For a pizza that's a little more "upper scale", check out the stone-baked pizza at Mellow Mushroom, downtown near the Chattanooga Aquarium. This would have to be your host's first choice pick for pizza.
Looking for that little "something extra"? Treat your honey to Tupelo Honey. Southern comfort food, with a creative twist. See their website for "happy hour drinks & food" times.
36 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
1110 Market StLooking for that little "something extra"? Treat your honey to Tupelo Honey. Southern comfort food, with a creative twist. See their website for "happy hour drinks & food" times.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Looking for a quick sandwich and side? If you haven't tried Firehouse, we encourage you to. Always fresh. Always good. Always friendly.
Firehouse Subs
882 Battlefield Pkwy@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. Looking for a quick sandwich and side? If you haven't tried Firehouse, we encourage you to. Always fresh. Always good. Always friendly.
Yummy chicken fingers and delicious salads! And conveniently located in Fort Oglethorpe, close to Walmart.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
2541 Battlefield PkwyYummy chicken fingers and delicious salads! And conveniently located in Fort Oglethorpe, close to Walmart.
@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. So many great food items to choose from, and a full bar. These people know how to prepare a good meal!
20 locals recommend
Farm To Fork
120 General Lee Dr@ 3/1/21 offering inside dining. So many great food items to choose from, and a full bar. These people know how to prepare a good meal!
Are you in town for a special occassion? J. Alexander's offers a "fine dining" experience, with a menu that is second to none. David absolutely loves the "Rattlesnake Pasta". Me? I don't go anywhere near anything having to do with a snake. LOL!
6 locals recommend
J. Alexander’s
2215 Hamilton Pl BlvdAre you in town for a special occassion? J. Alexander's offers a "fine dining" experience, with a menu that is second to none. David absolutely loves the "Rattlesnake Pasta". Me? I don't go anywhere near anything having to do with a snake. LOL!
Located near Hamilton Place Mall, this is a really good place to get Asian style food. Everything you can imagine on the buffet, a fresh sushi bar, and a hibachi grill.
Forbidden City Restaurant
2273 Gunbarrel RdLocated near Hamilton Place Mall, this is a really good place to get Asian style food. Everything you can imagine on the buffet, a fresh sushi bar, and a hibachi grill.
Fun Things for the "Littles"
This is, without a doubt, one of my "grands" favorite places to go. And with two aquariums (adjacent to each other), one salt water and one fresh water, this can be a full day's entertainment.
481 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StThis is, without a doubt, one of my "grands" favorite places to go. And with two aquariums (adjacent to each other), one salt water and one fresh water, this can be a full day's entertainment.
From toddler to pre-teen, the Creative Discovery Museum offers tons of fun. So much "hands on" exploration. Even the adults find themselves learning something new.
130 locals recommend
Creative Discovery Museum
321 Chestnut StFrom toddler to pre-teen, the Creative Discovery Museum offers tons of fun. So much "hands on" exploration. Even the adults find themselves learning something new.
From the young ones to the young at heart, High Point Climbing offers fun for all ages.
124 locals recommend
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StFrom the young ones to the young at heart, High Point Climbing offers fun for all ages.
Chuck E. Cheese
22 Northgate ParkSO MUCH FUN! What child doesn't like the animals? My "grands" always have fun at the Chattanooga Zoo. Friendly, helpful staff, and always clean and well maintained.
155 locals recommend
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveSO MUCH FUN! What child doesn't like the animals? My "grands" always have fun at the Chattanooga Zoo. Friendly, helpful staff, and always clean and well maintained.
By land and by sea (or rather Tennessee River) enjoy this narrated tour aboard an authentic WWII Duck Boat.
83 locals recommend
Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront PkwyBy land and by sea (or rather Tennessee River) enjoy this narrated tour aboard an authentic WWII Duck Boat.
Located at 1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville, GA 30741, Lake Winnie is an amusement park for the whole family.
Be sure to check out their newly added water park. A great way to beat the summer heat!
57 locals recommend
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
1730 Lakeview DrLocated at 1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville, GA 30741, Lake Winnie is an amusement park for the whole family.
Be sure to check out their newly added water park. A great way to beat the summer heat!
Entertaining the Big Kids and Adults
Great place for young and old. My grandchildren had a great day here. The staff is wonderfully helpful and great with kids. There are sections for all levels of skill. I highly recommend this venue, especially on a rainy day.
124 locals recommend
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StGreat place for young and old. My grandchildren had a great day here. The staff is wonderfully helpful and great with kids. There are sections for all levels of skill. I highly recommend this venue, especially on a rainy day.
Ruby Falls
Point Park
110 Point Park RdWaterfalls and beautiful canyon views from the mountain top. Located a short drive up the mountain from Mt. Edge, you find lots of area for hiking and viewing God's beautiful creation. Take a picnic lunch and make a day of it. You'll be glad you did.
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
198 locals recommend
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdWaterfalls and beautiful canyon views from the mountain top. Located a short drive up the mountain from Mt. Edge, you find lots of area for hiking and viewing God's beautiful creation. Take a picnic lunch and make a day of it. You'll be glad you did.
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
An 8,000 acre land trust that includes Lula Lake and Lula Falls in the area around Lookout Mountain, Georgia. It's pretty much open the first and last Saturday of every month. But, you'll want to check their website for verification and times.
77 locals recommend
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdAn 8,000 acre land trust that includes Lula Lake and Lula Falls in the area around Lookout Mountain, Georgia. It's pretty much open the first and last Saturday of every month. But, you'll want to check their website for verification and times.
Feeling adventurous? Take flight with Lookout Mt. Hang Gliding, 7201 Scenic Hwy, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Lessons and adventures for all levels.
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyFeeling adventurous? Take flight with Lookout Mt. Hang Gliding, 7201 Scenic Hwy, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Lessons and adventures for all levels.
Amusement Park and Water Park, located at 1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville, GA 30741. Another fun attraction located just minutes from Mt. Edge vacation rental.
57 locals recommend
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
1730 Lakeview DrAmusement Park and Water Park, located at 1730 Lakeview Dr, Rossville, GA 30741. Another fun attraction located just minutes from Mt. Edge vacation rental.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, located in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee, preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga Campaign
Established: August 19, 1890
With 12.69 mi², the battlefield is a great place to bike, hike, picnic, drive. Wonderful picture opportunities in a beautiful place.
3370 Lafayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
40 locals recommend
Chickamauga National Military Park
3370 Lafayette RoadChickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, located in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee, preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga Campaign
Established: August 19, 1890
With 12.69 mi², the battlefield is a great place to bike, hike, picnic, drive. Wonderful picture opportunities in a beautiful place.
3370 Lafayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Part of the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, SOAKya Water Park is BIG hit with all ages. Multiple water "fun spots", for everyone from the tinnies to the grandparents. The lazy river is favorite for me and my "grands".
SOAKya Water Park
1730 Lakeview DrPart of the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, SOAKya Water Park is BIG hit with all ages. Multiple water "fun spots", for everyone from the tinnies to the grandparents. The lazy river is favorite for me and my "grands".
Our Other Locations
Please visit our other locations. We would love to host your Chattanooga area vacation
42 Buffington Ln, Chickamauga, GA 30707
On the outskirts of the Chickamauga Battlefield.
See this location, on line at rentmylodge.com
BattleVista Vacation Rental
42 Buffington Ln42 Buffington Ln, Chickamauga, GA 30707
On the outskirts of the Chickamauga Battlefield.
See this location, on line at rentmylodge.com
2016 Old Chattanooga Valley Rd, Flintstone, GA 30725
With two units at this location, convenient to all Chattanooga has to offer. While offering a quiet setting in the country side. For more information visit rentmylode.com
Mt Vista Vacation Rentals
2016 Old Chattanooga Valley Rd2016 Old Chattanooga Valley Rd, Flintstone, GA 30725
With two units at this location, convenient to all Chattanooga has to offer. While offering a quiet setting in the country side. For more information visit rentmylode.com