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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Located on the Ocoee River, Raft One is your best choice for whitewater rafting and mountain adventures. On the outpost you will fine a 64 person lodge, a clean bath house, over 20 campsites, mountain bike rental, guided fishing tours, and the friendliest and most experienced there is in the river rafting world. Groups are welcome and catering is available. Call us to make a reservation at 1-888-723-8663.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

The Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga riverfront  The Chattanooga skyline features six magnificent peaks that top the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings. River Journey...

Attraction type: Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

2 Family Value Shows, For 1 Price, In 1 Night of Fun!! Chattanooga's Family Favorite Musical-Comedy Tourist Attraction. You'll laugh and love Elwood Smooch's Choo Choo Cha Boogie Variety Show for great country, swing and glorious gospel music, talented kids and International Clown Hall of Famer, Elwood Smooch. Then rock and remember at the 50's & 60's Rock N Roll Revue in a high-energy, fast-paced salute to America's most carefree era. Family value ticket prices & Kids are free with each paid adult at this Pigeon Forge, Branson style 2 hour, double dynamite Chattanooga must-seefamily theater.

Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; Lookout; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

This hiking path along the "Enchanted Flagstone Trail" takes visitors on a winding trek through scenic grottos and glens.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad; Hiking trail; Park; Garden; Trail; Geological formation; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

One of the finest examples of the Phoenix wrought-iron truss bridges that were build between 1884 and 1923.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

This wide, high plateau is home to many attractions, not just Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Incline. Other opportunities include Reflection Riding, Craven's House, Point Park, Lula Lake...

Attraction type: Battlefield; Garden; Cavern/cave; Mountain
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Part of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, these grounds commemorate the "Battle Above the Clouds" that was fought on Lookout Mountain in 1863.

Attraction type: Monument; Park; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

The Blue Moon is a 77 foot luxury cruiser offering eco-tours and evening cruises on the Tennessee River in Downtown Chattanooga. From both decks you will have great views of the river and all the abundant wildlife. January and Feburuary the Blue Moon moves to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge about 30 minutes north of Chattanooga to experience the amazing migration of 15,000 SandHill Cranes and nesting Bald Eagles. Cruise dates and times vary based on the season. All trips include a meal- group and youth rates are available.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

There’s always something new to see and do at Creative Discovery Museum in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has been selected as the best museum in Chattanooga by Family Fun magazine and as one of...

Attraction type: Children's museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Neighborhood lined with small shops, galleries and two museums.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Art museum with a wonderful collection of 19th and 20th century American art.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Museum; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Named in honor of a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, this seven-acre park features a restored hand-carved carousel, pavilion and interactive play fountain.

Attraction type: Bridge; Urban park; Fountain
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

One of the largest operating historic railroads in the United States offers scenic trips through the Tennessee countryside.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad; Transportation museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

 

Attraction type: Transportation museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga
Attraction type: Park; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Located in a century-old Victorian house, this museum houses one of the world's finest collections of antique glass and ceramics from the collection of local eccentric Anna Safley Houston.

Attraction type: Museum; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga

Large exhibit for train aficionados.

Attraction type: Transportation museum; Specialty museum
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