Explore Chattanooga Spring 2022

W hether you’re planning a vacation, or you’ve just arrived, it’s a great time to explore Chattanooga. Awarded the distinction as “The Best Town Ever”, Chattanooga has grown into a world-class destination over the past 30 years, and we are proud to be your guide with the all-new Explore Chatta nooga Magazine. Nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is surrounded by scenic mountains and ridges, picturesque valleys, meandering rivers, as well as numerous mountains beyond. This landscape provides hundreds of miles of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, climbing, hang gliding and paraglid ing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, whitewater rafting and more. Whether you are staying in the Downtown, Lookout Mountain or Hamil ton Place areas you are not far great food, shopping, and fun. Chattanooga’s Downtown District is compact, vibrant, and easy to navigate. You can park your car and easily explore on foot, hop on the free electric shuttle, or with the Bike Chattanooga public bicycle system. You will find world-class attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium, The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, and the Creative Discovery Museum. There’s the relaxing Riverwalk, live-music & entertainment venues, and a thriving arts scene anchored by The Hunter Museum and the Bluff View Art District. Trendy neighborhoods like the North Shore, Southside and St. Elmo boast one-of-a-kind boutiques, nightlife and lo cal-owned restaurants with creative chefs expressing the cultural diversity found in Chattanooga. Overlooking Chattanooga, less than six miles from downtown you’ll find scenic Lookout Mountain, home to some of the area’s most iconic attractions: Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Incline Railway. Follow the mountain south and you’ll find beautiful bike and hiking trails and a scenic pull off at the Lookout Mountain Flight Park, where you can watch the soaring hang gliders. No matter where you start or what your interests are – there is something for you in Chattanooga. Look for our Chattanooga Area Coupon Map and Chattanooga Pad Map for special values and more detailed directions for exploring Chattanooga. Share your photos and experiences at our social media sites and keep up to date at explorechattmagazine.com. We hope you have an incredible experience in our city and feel the warmth and genuine Southern hospitality our locals are known for. Welcome to Chattanooga.

Owner &Publisher .........................Todd A. Smith VP of Business Development ........Catherine Smith ContributingWriter.......................... Camille Platt Graphic Designer...................... Harriet McDowall Contributing Photographer..............AndrewKeller

Cover Photo Credit: AndrewKeller - ISOneedphotos.com

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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.

Todd Smith Owner/Publisher Explore Chattanooga Media

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Spring 2022