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ROCK CITY 90YEARSOF ENCHANTMENT! Celebrate at Rocktoberfest Enchanted For 90 Years

Chattanooga’s Craft Breweries Innovative, Diverse

& Memorable Blue Skies For the perfect little gift

The Riverwalk Connecting Us to the River

A Day onThe Southside An Itinerary

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Getting Around Town Downtown Electric Shuttle....................................... 29

Spotlight Rock City’s Rocktoberfest . ........................................ 8 Ruby Falls Autumn Adventure................................... 13 IMAX 3D Theater – Wings Over Water 3D. .............. 17 A Day On the Southside. .......................................... 19 Vegan Chattanooga ................................................. 34 Rodizio Grill ........................................................... 35 Blue Skies............................................................... 38 Chattanooga’s Craft Breweries.................................. 36 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.................................. 40 Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding .............................. 42 Escape Experience ................................................. 44 Chattanooga’s Riverwalk. ......................................... 46 Chattanooga Ghost Tours......................................... 48

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Maps Lookout Mountain..................................................... 8 Chattanooga Area...............................................26-27 Downtown. ............................................................. 28

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Welcome to Chattanooga.

M y favorite season in Chattanooga is Fall. As the heat of August dissipates, we begin to feel the cooler mornings, less humidity and the skies begin to change hue to a brighter blue. The perfect backdrop for the coming colors of autumn.With the change in weather comes an increase in outdoor activity for locals and visitors alike. The city and surrounding areas are animated with festivals andmarkets, sporting events like the IRONMANChattanooga Triathlon, 7 Bridges Marathon, ChattaJack31 Paddleboard Race, Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta, along with great festivals andmarkets like the Moon River Festival, 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival, multiple brewers’ festivals,Wine Over Water, Rock City’s Rocktoberfest and the world-class Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. The busy outdoor dining options along sidewalk patios or on rooftop bars, reverberate with the excitement of college football crowds, and outdoor enthusiasts take to the rivers, trails, roads, and rocks. Less than six miles fromdowntown Lookout Mountain changes color from top to bottom as the evening temperatures begin to dip. A trip up Lookout is well worth it this time of year. The views from the mountain at Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Incline Railway are nothing less than spectacular. Be sure and check out the vistas fromPoint Park or Sunset Rock as well. Chattanooga has been blessed with scenic mountains and rolling ridges, picturesque valleys, with the meandering Tennessee River, and her tributaries. This unique landscape provides hundreds of miles of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, whitewater rafting andmore. Looking for the ultimate view of fall foliage? Try hang gliding, paragliding, or skydiving on this trip. All these activities are withinminutes of Downtown. In addition to a growing and thriving restaurant foodscape, Chattanooga has developed quite a reputation for an excellent, creative, and tasty craft brewery scene. Visiting beer enthusiasts have given our area brewer masters highmarks and even compared their wares to those found in Boston, Asheville, Lexington, Boulder, and Portland.With twelve breweries and counting, there is something for everyone’s pallet. Give our brews a try while you are in town.We will probably amaze you. The Downtown area is easily accessible for visitors. The compact footprint is walkable frommost hotels, or you can jump on the free electric shuttle with stops every few blocks. A bike rental is a great option, too. Check out the several trendy neighborhood districts such as the Northshore, Riverfront, Southside, andWest Village. Each has its’ own character and vibe.

Owner &Publisher ..........................Todd A. Smith VP of Business Development.........Catherine Smith ContributingWriters........................Katie Corbett LaurenMcNeese Camille Platt Graphic Designer. ..................... Harriet McDowall Contributing Photographer..............AndrewKeller Amos Corbett and Katie Corbett Cover Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rock City For comments or advertising information contact: Todd Smith (Cell): 423-593-0179 tsmith@explorechatt.com or visit the website: www.explorechattmagazine.com Explore Chattanooga Magazine has made every effort to ensure that listings and information are accurate and assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Published by Explore Chattanooga Media POBox 21806 Chattanooga, TN37424 Copyright ©2022 All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or duplicated without the written permission of the publisher. Explore Chattanooga Magazine is published 3 times per year (Spring/Mar-May, Summer/June-Aug, Fall/Sept-Oct), with a holiday guide inDecember. For editorial inquiries email: contact@explorechatt.com

You’ll also find world-class attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium, The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, and the Creative Discovery Museum. There is the relaxing Riverwalk, live music & entertainment venues, and a thriving art scene anchored by The Hunter Museum and the Bluff ViewArt District. Nomatter where you start or what your interests are – there is something for you in Chattanooga. Now, get out there and explore!

Be sure and grab the FREE Explore Chattanooga Coupon Map to get some great values at our shops, restaurants, and attractions. Found at area hotels, welcome centers, and select shops and attractions.

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LET’S OOMPAH! AT ROCK CITY’S ROCKTOBERFEST

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R ock City celebrates the German heritage of their founder, Frieda Utermoehlen Carter, every Saturday, and Sunday throughout October. The area’s premiere German festival features live German music with the Musik Meisters, Wurstbrats and Mark Merriman, along with specialty German food. Café 7 will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, as well as themed food offerings in the pavilion and Big Rock Grill. Try beer-braised bratwursts with German potato salad and mustard, giant pretzels with beer cheese sauce, beer cheese soup bread bowls, Bavarian pork sandwiches with German-style kraut and a variety of Oktoberfest beer drinks. Listen to a story from Ik the Troll King, watch Jerry the Mime entertain and get a caricature drawing by artist Dennis Hart. Pumpkin painting is also available as an add-on

Pavilion Entertainment: Daily at 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, & 4pm The Musik Meisters: Oct 1, 2, 29, & 30 The WurstBrats: Oct 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23 Cliff Terrace Porch: Daily at 10am, 11am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, & 4pm Mark Merriman, acoustic guitar and vocals. Family FunActivities Dennis Hart the Caricature Artist: Daily from 10am - 4pm Ik the Troll King: Daily at 9am, 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 5pm. Jerry the Mime: daily from 12pm - 5:30pm Pumpkin Painting Birds of Prey Raptor Shows At The Critter Classroom: Daily at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, & 5pm. Rocktoberfest takes place 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays through the month of October. It’s always best to check the website for specific event information. www.seerockcity.com/rocktoberfest

activity! Take a self-guided tour of the gardens during peak fall foliage, catch a Birds of Prey Show featuring the amazing Rock City Raptors and be sure to visit the Fudge Kitchen for pumpkin

spice treats. Souvenir pink birdhouses and other mer

chandise are also available for purchase to help raise funds for the CHI Memorial Foundation scholarship. This event has been selected as a Top 20 Event for 2021 by Southeast Tourism Society! Online reservations recommended, as some time slots can sell out.

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BATTLES FOR CHATTANOOGA 1110 E. BrowRd., Lookout Mountain, TN37350 (423) 821-2812 www.battlesforchattanooga.com

CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 267-2208 | milb.com/chattanooga The Chattanooga Lookouts have been the Scenic City’s hometown team since 1885. The Lookouts provide affordable family entertainment at 70 home games every season! Come see baseball’s top prospects at AT&T Field, located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGARIVERBOAT CO. SOUTHERNBELLE 151 Riverfront Pkwy., Pier 2, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 266-4488 | chattanoogariverboat.com This 450 passenger excursion vessel was built in 1985 at Serodino Shipyard inHales Bar, Tennessee to operate on the Tennessee River in-and-around the Chattanooga area. Nestled between the Oligiati &Market Street Bridges, the Southern Belle cruises daily &offers sightseeing& lunch with live narration&pilot house tours or sunset &dinner cruises nightly providingmusic, dancing, & a delicious dinner to please every palate. She cruises the beautiful &historic Tennessee River to serve visitors, area residents, &group functions ranging from weddings to conventions. This is an experience you won’t want tomiss! CHATTANOOGA SKYDIVING COMPANY 300 Airport Road, Jasper, TN37347 (855) 776-5867 www.chattanoogaskydivingcompany.com What a view! Climb to an altitude overlooking the Scenic City’s best sights, such as the Tennessee River Gorge, Lookout Mountain, and the Sequatchie Valley! The Silvia family has been teaching people to jump fromairplanes since1960.Whether youwant toexperienceone skydiveor learn to skydivewithour “A” license in aweekprogram, come join in! CHATTANOOGA TROLLEY TOURS 1400Market St. Chattanooga, TN37402 423-226-8687 www.sceniccitytours.com Fun guided city tours on a trolley bus originating at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Features history, landmarks, arts and culture. Reservations required. Book tickets online at the website. A great way to see Chattanooga!

The perfect place to start your Civil War journey!

Located on top of Lookout Mountain across fromPoint Park Battlefield. A 3-dimensional presentation of Chattanooga’s Civil War history featuring theater-seating and audio tape presentation. Hear the sounds of battle as you learn about Lookout Mountain’s ‘Battle Above the Clouds’ and Sherman’s assault on Missionary Ridge before his famous ‘March to the Sea’. On display are weapons, guns, equipment, and other Civil War artifacts. Bookstore and gift shop. CHARLES H. COOLIDGE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONORHERITAGE CENTER 2W. AquariumWay, Ste. 104, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 877-2525 | www.mohhc.org Chattanooga is where our nation’s rst and highest military award for valor was presented. Chattanooga’s newest, award-winning attraction showcases the powerful stories of how ordinary people accomplished the extraordinary. Spending just an hour or two here will inspire you and your family with the values demonstrated by Medal of Honor recipients - patriotism, citizenship, courage, integrity, sacri ce and commitment. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS 57 E. Fifth Street, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 800-5998 | chattanoogaghosttours.com Named one of the TOP TEN ghost tours in the US byTripAdvisorANDUSAToday, oneof the topsix scariest ghost tours byShermanTravel, andoneof the top tenmost popularUSghost tours byGoodMorningAmerica,Chattanooga’s original haunted tour has beenchillingguestswith tales of the city’s restless dead since2007. The 1st paranormal hunt in theWORLDtooffer the chance toTALKto spiritswith theOvilus, &on ultimate hunts SEE ghosts with the SLS Ghost Viewer. Visit the website for more info and tour reservations. CHATTANOOGAHELICOPTER TOURS 932 Jubilee Drive, Chattanooga, TN37421 (931) 510-5245 | chattanoogaheli.com ChattanoogaHelicopterTours is a family-owned and operating business offering service in aerial tours and vacation highlights of the Chattanooga area.

Civil War Digital Diorama Battles Show

Civil War Relic and Weapon Collection Bookstore & Gift Shop

Open year-round. Checkwebsite for hours. 1110 East Brow Road Lookout Mountain, TN 423.821.2812 battlesforchattanooga.com The International Towing & Recovery Museum

3315 Broad Street Chattanooga 423-267-3132 Open M-Sat 9-5pm Sun 11-5pm

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CHATTANOOGA ZOO 301N. HoltzclawAve., Chattanooga, TN37404 (423) 697-1322 | www.chattzoo.org

playfields, and explore the many colorful artistic masterpieces that lie behind the backglasses, the artists who created them, and the inspiration behind the content.

With over 500 animals exhibited, representing over 200 different species, many of which are endangered, the Chattanooga Zoo is committed to engaging and inspiring our community to better understand and preserve wildlife by creatingmeaningful connections between people and animals. Get face to face with a chimpanzeeor jaguar, ride a camel or checkout some rare andvenomous reptiles.Comeby and seewhy everyone is calling theAZA-accreditedChattanoogaZoo“theBest Little Zoo inAmerica”.Only amere twomiles fromdowntown, theChattanooga Zoo is opendaily from9a.m. to5p.m.with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and NewYear’s Day.

CREATIVE DISCOVERYMUSEUM 321Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 756-2738 | www.cdmfun.org

Whether within the walls in Chattanooga or across the nation through its outreach programs, Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is a leader in engaging the senses, inspiringexplorationand ignitingchildren’spassion for learning throughplay. ESCAPE EXPERIENCE CHATTANOOGA 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, TN37408 (423) 551-3306 | www.escapeexperience.com/chattanooga TheEscapeExperience is anentertainment activity located inDowntown Chattanooga’sSouthsideHistoricDistrict - just a fewblocks fromthe ChattanoogaChooChoo. Eachescape roomscenario is a real-life interactive adventuredesigned for teambuildinggroups, friends, family, or co-workers. HIGHPOINT CLIMBING AND FITNESS DOWNTOWN 219 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 602-7625 | www.highpointclimbing.com The premier rock climbing facility features climbing indoors and outdoors. Climb walls up to 60 feet tall! High Point has over 28,000 Sq. Ft. of climbing surfacemaking it oneof thenation’s largest gyms.HighPoint caters to individualswhoarebeginners all theway toadvance climbers.

CLASSIC ARCADE PINBALLMUSEUM 409 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 541-4097 www.chattanoogapinballmuseum.com

An interactive all-you-can-play museum dedicated to the nostalgia, history, and science behind the fascinating games of pinball and arcade. Guests have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of exhibits, including pinball machines spanning from the 1940’s to today. Visitors also have unlimited access to play each pinball game, as well as access to several classic arcades. Pinball players, young and old, will be introduced to the history of pinball, the science behind the games, learn about the engineering that goes into the design of

401 Broad St., Near 4th & Broad. (423) 265-2565 ignisglass.com Hours: Fri. 10am - 4pm Sat. 11am - 7pm Sun. 12pm - 5pm Closed Mon. - Thurs.

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RUBY FALLS AUTUMN ADVENTURE AWAITS ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

F all is an amazing time of year in Chattanooga when the Scenic City is ablaze in its autumn splendor, sweater weather is just around the corner and fall-inspired treats are on everyone’s mind. While the thermometer may linger on summer temperatures longer than we would like, there’s a place in Chattanooga where sweaters are always appropriate. With a year-round forecast of 60 degrees, Ruby Falls is a perfect destination for a fall outing. The journey begins as you descend 260 feet by elevator deep inside Lookout Mountain to explore the cavern trail on a guided walk to see the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. Ruby Falls offers multiple cave adventures. For those looking for a faster-paced option, the Cave Walk features a guided express walk to the waterfall in a large group format with a general over view of the cave’s history, a breathtaking lightshow at the thun dering, underground waterfall and ancient geological formations along the narrow cavern trail. The Gentle Walking Tour is a smaller group cave tour with a relaxed pace designed for history-loving explorers. Senior-level guides lead this early-access tour that includes extra time at the waterfall after the lightshow, historical and geological content and plenty of time for guides to answer questions along the way. If your thirst for adventure runs deep, the Lantern Tour will hit

the spot. Rock formations and shadows take on intriguing dimen sions as you explore the cavern and waterfall lit only by hand-held lanterns. The tour features a smaller group size and laid-back pace. Lantern Tours are very popular and often sell out weeks in advance. Keep in mind, if you want to take your kids on a Lantern Tour, they must be at least 5 years old. Breathtaking views at Ruby Falls are not only found under ground but also high atop Lookout Mountain Tower, where panoramic scenes of the Tennessee River and Cumberland Plateau are on display. The birds-eye view provides a perfect spot to take in the changing colors of the season. With the region’s only color blind correcting viewfinder, Blue Heron Overlook is another great place to see the sights. Both the tower and overlook are included with Ruby Falls tickets. To fuel your fall adventure, dine at the Castle Café located in historic Ruby Falls Castle, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and local beer on tap. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the castle was built in 1929 as a grand entrance for cave explorers and venue for social gatherings. The iconic landmark was constructed from limestone unearthed during excavation of the elevator shaft. Visit RubyFalls.com to plan your trip and purchase tickets for your Lookout Mountain autumn excursion!

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HIGHPOINT ZIP ADVENTURE AT RUBY FALLS 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga, TN37409 (423) 821-2544 | www.rubyfalls.com

the help of professional artists, youmay choose colors, assist with working the piece, and actually trap your own breath in glass.

Get your adrenalinepumpingatRubyFalls as yousoar through the treetops onLookoutMountain!HighPoint ZIPAdventure features over700 feet of rushingziplineswithbreathtakingviews of theTennesseeValley anda40-foot climbing towerwithmultiple routes of varyingdifficulty.

IMAX 3DWITH LASER 201Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN (800) 262-0695 | tnaqua.org/imax

Travel to new places, dive into newworlds at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3DTheater. Experience unrivaled brightness, clarity and color on the giant screen. Few theaters use this game-changing projection system — this is one of them.

HUNTERMUSEUMOF ART 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga, TN37403 (423) 267-0968 | www.huntermuseum.org

Built on a ninety-foot limestone bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and comprised of a 1905 classical revival mansion, a low-slung 1970s building and a 2005 contemporary structure, the Hunter Museumof American Art showcases 100 years of architecture and houses the finest collection of American art in the Southeast. The collection of the Hunter Museum spans the history of American art from the colonial period to the present day, and covers a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, contemporary studio glass, and crafts.

INTERNATIONAL TOWINGMUSEUM 3315 Broad Street., Chattanooga, TN37408 (423) 267-3132 | internationaltowingmuseum.org

It all startedmore than 20 years ago when a group of dedicated towing professionals, the Friends of Towing, decided to recognize outstanding individuals in the towing and recovery industry worldwide, record the industry’s history, collect and display artifacts andmemorabilia in a museum setting, and provide information about the industry to the public. The first Hall of Fame class consisted of 27members and today has grown to include over 300 distinguished towing professionals. LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH AMUSEMENT PARK 1730 LakeviewDr., Rossville, GA 30741 (706) 866-5681 |www.lakewinnie.com LakeWinnepesaukah, the South’s favorite family amusement park, • Area’s top rated natural cavern experience • Open rain or shine and always a pleasant 58 degrees • Gem Panning on site • Free parking • Highly-rated campground on-site The Crystal Palace Walking Tour is an expertly guided 45-55 min. walking path tour through the largest and most active natural cavern in the southeast.

iGNiS GLASS STUDIO 401 Broad Street., Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 265-2565 | www.ignisglass.com

iGNiS offers the opportunity to have a hands-on glass blowing experience. The studio is open to the public so that you and your family can have the chance to blow your own heirloomglass ornament or paperweight.With

RaccoonMountain Caverns and Campground

Reservations required for all tours. Call today to book your tour. Open 7 days • 9am-5pm. Last tour goes in at 4:00pm

Conveniently located close to downtown Chattanooga and just 1.3 miles off HWY 24 at exit # 174. www.raccoonmountain.com 319 West Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37419 423-821-9403

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takes on a hauntingly surreal feel during Friday and Saturday evenings in October—WinnepeSPOOKah! It’s hair-raising, Halloween fun for boys &ghouls of all ages. Enjoy an atmos fear of haunted rides, eerie edibles, and screaming thrills throughout the SPOOKtacular Halloween event. LakeWinnepeSPOOKah scares up creepy delights and frightening fun, including the newMonster Parade, haunted train ride, as well as hourly magic shows, and Thriller parade. And don’t miss the lake illuminated by a mesmerizing choreographed light show. For more information, hours of operation and pricing visit LakeWinnie.comor call 1-877-LAKEWIN.

for many years to come. If you are looking for a day filled with spectacular views, interesting places, andmemories that will last a lifetime, you can rent an electric bike fromPedego!

RACCOONMOUNTAIN CAVERNS & CAMPGROUND 319West Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN37419 (423) 821-9403 |www.raccoonmountain.com

RaccoonMountain Caverns &Campground is home to Tennessee’s highest rated cave (TripAdvisor’s #1 ‘Thing ToDo’ in Chattanooga!) and premier RV park& campground and is located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tour the nationally recognized cave system, pan for gemstones, or relax by a campfire while taking in the spectacular views of both Lookout Mountain and Raccoon Mountain. With onsite amenities for the whole family and just minutes from downtown Chattanooga and the Lookout Mountain attractions, your adventure awaits you!

LOOKOUTMOUNTAIN INCLINE RAILWAY 3917 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN37409 (423) 821-4224 |ridetheincline.com

A ride unlike any other! The thrill of riding ‘America’s Most Amazing Mile’ has delighted guests for more than a century. As the Incline climbs historic Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga’s surroundingmountains and valleys come alive as the trolley-style railcars carry you cloud-high. The breathtaking 72.7%grade of the track near the top gives the Incline the distinction of being the world’s steepest passenger railway.

RIVERGORGE EXCURSIONS 21808 River Canyon Rd., Chattanooga, TN37405 (423) 987-1711 |www.rivergorgeexcursions.com

River Gorge Excursions is a Chattanooga Boat Rental and Tour company located along the scenic Tennessee River Gorge, just 15minutes away fromDowntown Chattanooga.We provide an eye-opening experience to the TNRiver on one of our pontoon boats that are available for rent or tour. Come out with family and friends and enjoy a fantastic day exploring and relaxing on the TNRiver Gorge and all the beauty that it has to offer.

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES CHATTANOOGA 157 River Street, Chattanooga, TN37405 (423) 653-8987 | pedegochattanooga.com

Pedego Chattanooga is a locally-owned store where you’ll be treated like family. As the region’s foremost electric bike experts, they put their hearts into helping you find the perfect electric bike and get the most out of it

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wildlife.Within the two buildings, you’ll trace the path of water from the mountains to the sea. Come face-to-face with the fascinating native animals that live in our backyards and the amazing creatures that thrive in some of the most remote locations on Earth.

ROCK CITY GARDENS 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 (423) 820-2531 |www.seerockcity.com

CreateMemoriesWorth Repeating At Rock City Gardens Take an unforgettable journey high atop Lookout Mountain! Enjoy the quiet woodland paths and gardens. Discover ancient rock formations. Explore the 400 species of plants, flowers, and shrubs. Each step is a discovery! Cast your wish upon the 140-foot high falls. Standmightily upon world famous Lover’s Leap and wrap yourself in the magnificent view.Wind your way throughmassive rock boulders and caverns that bring you to Fairyland Caverns andMother Goose Village. Magical adventures await you! Be Adventurous! Free Parking. Group Rates Available. Rock City is a AAA-approved attraction.

TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD 4119Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, TN37421 (423) 894-8028 |www.tvrail.com

Take a trip back in time to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museumprovides an interactive, historical experience that adds an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley RailroadMuseum is somuchmore than entertainment, it’s your chance to experience the sights and sounds of yesteryear!

RUBY FALLS 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga, TN37409 (423) 821-2544 |www.rubyfalls.com

Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator to explore ancient formations along the cavern trail to see the thundering falls.

THE COKERMUSEUM 1309Chestnut St., Chattanooga, TN37402 (888) 795-7077 |cokermuseum.com

The Coker Museumhouses Corky Coker’s personal collection. Corky grew the collection during his career at Coker Tire.With over 100 vintage cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and even 3 airplanes hanging overhead, there is something for everyone. Our events can have as many or as few of the vehicles as you would like.

TENNESSEE AQUARIUM 1 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN37402 (423) 265-0695 | tnaqua.org

The mission of the Tennessee Aquarium is to connect people with nature and empower them tomake informed decisions about water and

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Wings Over Water 3D The majesty of wetlands birds

Wings Over Water tells the stories of three species that spend these warmmonths feeding, mating and raising their young in wetlands: majestic Sandhill Cranes, instantly-recognizable Mallard Ducks and diminutive YellowWarblers. All three of these featured species can be seen in Tennessee. That’s why the TennesseeWildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has chosen to partner with the Tennessee Aquarium to bring this film to Chattanooga. “We hope this film inspires families to explore nature and seek out watchable wildlife throughout the year,” says TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon. “Our state offers a richly diverse landscape perfect for more than 140 species of waterbirds and other wildlife that thrive in their Tennessee habitats or pass through as they migrate across the country.” Audiences will be amazed by the cinematography inWings Over Water. With incredible slow-motion drone footage that follows cranes and warblers in flight, viewers will feel like they’re soaring through the skies alongside their feathered companions.

F ive months before Sandhill Cranes arrive in East Tennessee along their winter migratory route, viewers at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3DTheater will get a chance to see them up close and on an epic scale in brilliant 3D footage on Chattanooga’s biggest screen.

Wings Over Water 3D and its Oscar-nominated narrator Michael Keaton take viewers into North Ameri ca’s heartland to fly alongside the birds inhabiting the continent’s unique and majestic prairie wetlands as they navigate these “water highways.”

The film’s stunning sequences bring the inhabitants of these freshwater oases into stark focus at a time when these vital ecosystems are in peril. More than 1 billion people worldwide depend on wetlands for their livelihoods, and the habitats filter runoff from ag riculture to help ensure that drinking

Prairie wetlands are unique to the North American continent and span five U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinc es, where they make up an area larger than the state of Texas. Leftover from the passage of glaciers in past millennia, these vital habitats are home to more than 200 species of birds from Spring to Fall.

water is safe for another 50 million. Half of all ducks in North America inhabit prairie wetlands every year, and prairie grasses serve as vast carbon sinks by storing carbon dioxide in their roots as deep as 14 feet below ground. Wings Over Water 3D tickets are available at tnaqua.org/imax.

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An Itinerary: A DAY IN SOUTHSIDE Appetizers: STIR Here you’ll find in-season oysters from the Gulf of Mexico, the Eastern Seaboard, and Pacific and Canadian waters. Fried Oysters Casino is made with bacon, green onion, garlic, shallots, and a butter sauce. Oysters Rockefeller is made with spinach, shallots, Pernod, and Parmesan Cheese. If you prefer tuna, the Poke Bowl includes rice cake, sliced kale, wonton crisps, edamame, cucumbers, carrots, avo cado, shaved radish, sesame seeds, tobiko roe, and a miso vinaigrette.

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Breakfast: Frothy Monkey Located in the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, Frothy Monkey is an “all day cafe” and bakery serving breakfast sandwiches and cof fee. Try the Avo Toast, two slices of sourdough toast with an avocado mash, herb-roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and red radish. The Grit Bowl is made with smoked cheddar cheese grits, chilled prosciutto, arugula, pickled-okra, and dijon sour cream.

Mid-Morning: Sculpture Fields at Montague Park At 33-acres, this is the largest sculpture park in the Southeast. The 40 large-scale sculptures include “Star Center” by Linda

Howard, the towering “Red Alert” by Gary Kulak, and “Captain Merkel’s Ramming Dragon” by Verina Baxter. The Sculpture Fields also include 1.5 miles of trail.

Dinner: Main Street Meats A neighborhood butcher and charcuterie, Main Street Meats prides itself on a whole-animal approach to butchery. This means every part of the animal serves a purpose in the restaurant and shop. For dinner, try the Grilled Pork Coppa, the Fried Bologna &Cheese, the New York Strip, Chilled Asparagus Soup, or the Beef Tartare.

Lunch: Southside Social A boutique bowling alley with a full service menu, Southside Social keeps it southern and keeps it simple when it comes to finger foods that pair well with fun. Try the smoked and boneless wings; Pepper JackMac&Cheese Bites; and Tacos made with chipotle chicken, pulled brisket, chorizo, or portobello. Also on site: ping pong, skee ball, foosball, billiards, darts, giant jenga, and shuffleboard.

Afternoon: Shop Local Southside shopping includes several locally owned boutiques stocked by vendors. You’ll find hand-painted furniture, linens, decor, dishes, lighting, handbags, antiques, and unique gifts. With goods brought in by arti sans and area pickers, you’ll want to check out Merchants on Main, Vinterest Southside, Mostly French, Chrysalis, and Brent Sanders Studio &Gallery.

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Drinks: Company A speakeasy-style bar hidden behind a bookshelf in the Kinley Hotel lobby, Company is a nod to the 30 legal distilleries that called Chattanooga home in the early 1900s. Here you’ll find jazz music, low lighting, and a long copper bar. Age 21+ only, and reservations are strongly recommended. Note: all parties must either pay with a single check or split the bill evenly.

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Friday Nights &Select Saturday Nights RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOUR: GHOST WALK EDITION Discover the wonder of the cavern like Leo Lambert in 1928. During this after-hours specialty tour, the cavern and falls are illuminated only with hand-held lanterns. Rock formations and shadows take on intriguing dimensions as elite guides share stories exclusive to this tour. You’ll hear the sound of the thundering falls before you see it as a systemof pulleys and lanterns light the waterfall to create a moment you’ll always remember. www.rubyfalls.com/special-events/lantern-tours

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Named one of the “Top 10 Ghost Tours in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor and USA Today, Chattanooga Ghost Tours takes you on a chilling adventure to the city’s most haunted spots. Special ghost hunt tours use the SLS Ghost Viewer, Ovilus X, and the new Poltercom. Don’t forget to bring your camera as ghost orbs, mists & even fully formed figures occasionally appear in photos at some sites on the tour. Tours are rain or shine. While waiting for the tour to begin, you can wander through the haunted steampunk theme gift shop! www.chattanoogaghosttours.com Daily ESCAPE EXPERIENCE CHATTANOOGA Escape stimulate your senses, pull at your emotions, and place you in environments that are believable and above all fun. The breakout games look, feel, and sound realistic. They create much more than just escape room games. They create Escape Experiences! Get in the Halloween spirit by trying thrilling experiences like Runaway Train Transport, Inheritance Mystery Room, and The Bunker. www.escapeexperience.com/chattanooga Courtesy Escape Experience Experience in Chattanooga creates truly immersive experiences designed to

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Sept IMAX THEATER: JAWS You’ve never seen Jaws like this. Witness Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking summer blockbuster in IMAX for the first time on September 1. www.tnaqua.org/imax/jaws Sept 3 - 4 RAIL & HOPS BREWERS FESTIVAL This curated event with a focus on the artistry of brewing handcrafted beers from brewers that are local, regional, and beyond, featuring Lee Fields & The Expressions and more on the EPB Community stage! www.railandhops.com

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Sept 10 BREW SKIES BEER & WINE FESTIVAL A large selection of wine with an opportunity to sample Oktoberfest beers from breweries across the Southeast and Germany!! www.beerfests.com/ events/brew-skies-beer-wine-festival

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and sea otters at a top-rated aquarium? At IRONMAN Chattanooga, the unforgettable experience goes beyond race day and brings you outdoor adventures that can’t be found anywhere else. This is triathlon’s best kept secret. Come to race, stay for more. www.ironman.com/im-chattanooga

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Sept 10 - 11 MOON RIVER FESTIVAL

Showcasing Chattanooga through its history, landscape, art, and culture.

This September, gather together on the banks of the Tennessee River to dance, sing, and live. Two days and 20+ performances, it’s like one big family reunion! www. moonriverfestival.com Sept 25 IRONMAN CHATTANOOGA TRIATHLON iRONMAN Chattanooga, part of the VinFast IRONMAN U.S. Series, gets you to the places you want to be. After finishing 144.6 miles, what could be better than celebrating with a local beer and live music? Sitting in a kayak while watching the sun set against Lookout Mountain? Coming face-to-face with penguins

Knowledgeable guides show you the city with expert historical insights of Chattanooga’s 200-year-old history, unique stories, fun trivia, along with highlights of landmarks & attractions. Tours begin at the Chattanooga Choo Choo located at 1400 Market St. Hop aboard the Chattanooga Trolley for a guided tour of the city!

PRIVATE CHARTERS, PARTIES, WEDDINGS, AND CUSTOM TOURS AVAILABLE!

Book Now! Purchase your tickets online at ScenicCityTours.com or call 423-226-8687.

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Oct TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM: HALLOWEEN EERIE EXPRESS Experience a spooky vintage train ride! Passengers begin by boarding a vintage train for a trip over four bridges and through the Missionary Ridge Tunnel. Once arriving at the Funhouse Station, riders disembark. Features include storytelling, a tour through the “gentle thrills” Eerie Fun House, blacklight mini golf, games, temporary tattoos, coloring pages, ride back to Grand Junction, and a bag of treats for the children. A festive Halloween experience! The event is a little over an hour and a half in length. The fun house is a 20-room, 2,000 square foot “old time” fun experience. www.tvrail.com/train-rides/halloween-eerie-express

chilling ghost hunts in search of the city’s restless dead. For more mild experiences, families can enjoy 10-acre enchanted MAiZE; superhero divers carving pumpkins underwater; spooky rides aboard a haunted vintage train; trick-or-treating around zoo animals; and frightening fun on haunted amusement park rides. www.visitchattanooga.com/fall

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Oct ROCK CITY GARDENS: ROCKTOBERFEST This premiere Fall Event includes live German music, German food, specialty beer, Birds of Prey shows, costumed characters, and fun for the whole family! Join the fun at Rock City for the 16th annual Rocktoberfest as they celebrate our German heritage and honor our founder, Frieda Utermoehlen Carter! www.seerockcity.com/events/rocktoberfest Oct 1 - 31 TENNESSEE AQUARIUM’S ODDTOBER When visiting in October, guests can celebrate and discover the weird and wonderful side of nature as they set out on a special self-guided QR code scavenger hunt to identify some of the Aquarium’s strangest inhabitants. As you tour, look for some not-so-spooky seasonal decor! PLUS Miguel Wattson, the Aquarium’s

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Oct ChattaBOOga When Chattanooga transforms itself to ChattaBOOga in October, it’s not the typical haunted city. Only for the bravest of souls, there’s an intense haunted cavern crawling with terrifying creatures; menacing woods, and a dark swamp teeming with monsters; and

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twitter-famous Electric Eel, will also be giving us ODDtober “f-eels” with a lighted pumpkin display that flickers in time with his jolts of electricity. www.tnaqua.org/oddtober

The Chattanooga Market presents the 21st annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest ® a two-day festival on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. The weekend features German accents such as live oompah music, cultural food offerings and an expanded selection of beer, food and fun. www.chattanoogaoktoberfest.com/

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Oct 8 WINE OVER WATER / WALNUT STREET BRIDGE Wine Over Water is celebrating its 27th anniversary! This much-loved annual event has become a favorite destination for wine enthusiasts throughout the southeast. “WOW” is an evening showcasing 200 wine varieties, delicious food from leading Chattanooga restaurants, and three stages of music — all taking place on one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges spanning the beautiful Tennessee River. www.preservechattanooga.com/ wineoverwater

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Oct 13 BACON & BARREL FESTIVAL Get Hog Wild with us at Bacon & Barrel Festival as we celebrate two commonly appreciated southern traditions: hearty food & distilled spirits. We will bring together 15 of Chattanooga’s best restaurants and a vast array of spirits to savor a weekend of bacon, bbq, and all the good things that come from old oak barrels. Enjoy unique and delicious bacon dishes while listening to live music, chatting with distillers, and sipping fine bourbons, whiskeys, and more. www.baconandbarrel.com/chattanooga

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Oct 16 7 BRIDGES MARATHON / COOLIDGE PARK The 7 Bridges Marathon starts at Coolidge Park near the Big Blue Rhino (and the Chattanooga Theatre) on Tremont Avenue. The new course crosses the 4 bridges downtown and 3 “upgraded” bridges on the North Chick Greenway. The course is road, concrete, and asphalt. Aid stations and bathroom facilities are available almost every mile. www.sevenbridgesmarathon.com/7-bridges marathon Oct 21 CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM DRINK & DISCOVERY: WITCH’S BREW Creative Discovery Museum is closing the museum to kids and letting adults 21 and up explore with a drink in hand and alongside friends on Friday, October 21 from 7 - 10 p.m. Wear your costume while you listen to ghost stories, create your own witchy wand, and participate in a broom relay race. Guests will also get to hunt for the perfect spell to conjure a potion! Admission includes access to the museum’s exhibits, a costume contest, and light snacks. www.cdmfun.org/event/drink-and-discover witchs-brew Oct 22 BREWTOBERFEST BEER FESTIVAL You can hike or bike the “Beer Path” leading you to the famous Lula Lake and Lula Falls, while stopping for beer tasters along the way. Drinker ticket includes beer, Stanley souvenir stein, tasty bites, axe throwing, access to beer path trail, live music from Jaguar Shark. Supporting Lula Lake conservation. Noon – 4pm. www.lulalake.org/events

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Oct 14 - 16 CHATTANOOGA MOTORCAR FESTIVAL The three-day Festival returns for 2022 and will include a Concours d’Elegance, the Canossa Fall Rally Chattanooga, The Pace Grand Prix at The Bend, a Mecum Auctions event, and many more family-friendly activities. The Canossa Fall Rally Chattanooga will take place October 12-14. www.chattanoogamotorcar.com Oct 15 CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM MONSTER BASH Join CDM for their annual family-friendly Halloween Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 15. Explore the museum in your kid-friendly costumes and enjoy monster-themed activities and games. Scurry through TN Riverplay to escape ghosts, meet a creepy crawly critter in Excavation, play Halloween Bingo, and even meet Owl at the newest exhibit, Treehouse Adventure! Enjoy a bounce house, pumpkin beanbag toss, trick-or-treating, and meet Disney Princesses at this fun-filled event. www.cdmfun.org/event/monster-bash-members and-general-admission

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Oct - Nov CHATTANOOGA RIVERBOAT: SOUTHERN BELLE FALL FOLIAGE Cruise the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River and see one of nature’s most brilliant displays of color. This three-hour cruise includes live entertainment, live narration of the historical sites along the river, Pilot House tours, buffet lunch, and free bingo with prizes. www.chattanoogariverboat.com/ sightseeing-cruises/fall-foliage

CHATTAJACK 31 PADDLEBOARD / KAYAK RACE This paddleboard/kayak race is like no other! The ChattaJack31 takes athletes 31miles through the scenic Tennessee River Gorge and celebrates the effort in the pursuit of distance endurance. www.chattajack.com Oct 30 HAUNTED CHATTANOOGA MARKET Named one of the “Top 10 Public Markets in America” by Frommers, Chattanooga Market features over 50

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Nov 5 - 6 HEAD OF THE HOOCH: THE LAST OF THE GREAT FALL REGATTAS The Head of the Hooch® regatta is organized by the charitable non-profit The Friends of the Hooch, Inc. The Friends of the Hooch was founded in 2021 to facilitate the continued growth and success for the nation’s second largest regatta in Chattanooga, TN. www.headofthehooch.org

farms bringing a variety of produce, meats and cheeses to the market each week, and over 130 artisans offering their unique crafts, arts, farm-fresh goods, and so many other locally made specialties. When the market turns haunted, bring your little ghosts and goblins for our annual Haunted Market. Kids can trick-or-treat and be part of our costume parade at the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle stage. www.chattanoogamarket.com/events/ haunted-market Oct - Nov TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM: COPPERHILL SPECIAL Take an extended day trip excursion through the lower Hiwassee River Gorge, over the Hiwassee Loop, and onto the joint cities of Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, GA. Total 94-mile round trip. Have lunch on your own during the 90-minute layover before returning. Departure time is 9:00 A.M. and return is generally around 5:30 P.M. www.tvrail.com/train-rides/copperhill-special

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