This was our 3rd visit to Chattanooga. There is just so much to see and do! Summer is a great time to go because you can spend all day just hanging out in downtown. Let the kids wear their swimsuits or something you don't mind them getting wet, and they can play in the little creaks/rivers that run through the sidewalks around the aquarium. There is a playground by the river and the kids favorite is a steep hill that kids slide down on cardboard! Sounds silly, but it is great to just sit and let them play and not have to worry or stess about anything for awhile! Also a big plus is the kids love it, the parents love it, and it's free! On this visit we took a tour on the Duck, this is a must-do! We went for the Fourth of July weekend. It was great. This is such a nice city to visit. Before going check around there are TONS of coupons and discounts to be found for this area. We ate at Cheeseburger Cheeseburger...SOOO good!!! We also ate at Sticky Fingers...YUM!! I had coupons for both restaurants, the DUCK, and Racoon Mountain (a cave at the bottom of lookout mountain also has go -carts). I saved over $25.00 just in coupons! The only thing we will do different next time is plan a day to do nothing! You need an entire day just to site see. There is a walk across bridge (very neat) with a park on the other side(Coolidge park). We walked over there for the fireworks, but didn't really get to just look around, so next time we will plan a day for nothing but site seeing and letting the kids play in the water and slide down the hill. Doesn't sound like much, but the kids have been to caves, the aquarium, rode the DUCK, seen firewirks, and their favorite part of it all was just hanging out and playing. Great place for an affordable get away!

We were in Chattanooga over Memorial Day weekend and found plenty to do. The expected - Ribs, Lookout Mountain, Rock City and Ruby Falls. But we were really pleased with the modern feel of the city from the updated downtown area, the developed Riverfront area and the arts communities. The dining options were varied and interesting, not to mention serving excellent food. Free concerts on the weekends in the summer give you some free options along with the paid admissions. Stay in or close to downtown it will be worth it.

I went to Chattanooga. I had a really,really good time. While there I visited their aquarium. I rode the train up the side of the mountain. I'm from Ohio and I had never seen a mountain before in my life. I also visited a cave that they had on the mountain which had art work built into the inside. There was also flowing lava on the inside of it!!!! That was nice. Last but not least once you got to the top of one of the mountains you could look out over the cliff and see seven diffrent states. Now that was scary but the best part of the trip. Over all I had alot of fun!!!!!

Very eclectic shopping in North Chattanooga. I especially enjoyed Frazier avenue and a great store on North Market Street called Sophie's. It is worth going to if you go to Chattanooga. I loved it!!!!