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Chattanooga Attractions
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Tennessee Aquarium
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Discover a secret reef with huge sharks and colorful fish, stroll through a butterfly garden, get hands-on with stingrays and bamboo sharks and explore and undersea cavern. The Aquariums newest gallery features seahorses from all over the world from the large lined seahorses to tiny dwarf seahorses. Check out the odd-looking pipefish that swim upside down and the mysterious leafy and weedy sea-dragons that float on gossamer wings. Children will enjoy the interactive wall in the gallery and can pretend to swim with the seahorses in our pop-up tank.
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Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
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With a 12,000-watt sound system and a projector the size of a small car, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater has the technology to make you feel like you're in the movie, not just watching it. For current film listings and show times, please call.
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Creative Discovery Museum
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A hands-on museum that makes learning about science, music, and history a blast! Children can pilot a riverboat, create dams and channels for floating boats, dig for dinosaurs or even explore child-size versions of a cozy home and sports car.
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Chattanooga Riverboat Co. Southern Belle
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Enjoy a variety of cruises on the 500 passenger climate controlled Southern Belle departing from Rosss Landing at the foot of Chestnut Street in downtown Chattanooga. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises. Located at Ross's Landing across from the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Chattanooga Ducks
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See Chattanooga by land and water. Not just a tour, its a 60-minute adventure. You will board an authentic renovated World War II Amphibious Landing Vehicle for a narrated tour of downtown Chattanooga. Just when you think youve seen it all, you will splash into the Tennessee River at Historic Rosss Landing for an unforgettable trip around Maclellan Island, A Chattanooga Wildlife Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Chattanooga Lookouts
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Double A Professional Team, Cincinnati Reds Affiliate since 1988. For schedule and ticket information call
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Hunter Museum of American Art:
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The museum has just completed a $19.95 million expansion and renovation that boasts and additional 27,000 square feet, a new entrance, caf, auditorium, gift shop, and the Souths largest collection of American art. Open Daily
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Bluff View Arts District:
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Stroll through the sculpture garden, shops, restaurants, art gallery, and Hunter Museum of
American Art. Restaurants include: Rembrandts Coffee House, Back Inn Caf, Renaissance Commons, Tonys Pasta Shop and Trattoria.
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Walnut St. Bridge
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: The worlds longest pedestrian bridge takes you across the Tennessee River from the Tennessee Riverpark to Coolidge Park.
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Coolidge Park Interactive Fountain and Carousel
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Coolidge Park is Chattanooga's most popular park. Situated on the city's north shore, this exciting 7-acre park offers a rare opportunity to relax, play, and socialize year-round. Named in honor of Charles Coolidge, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Coolidge Park features a beautifully restored hand-carved carousel, a pavilion, an interactive play fountain, an open-air performance venue, and lots of open space. Restaurants, shops, and several popular attractions such as the Walnut Street Bridge and the Walnut Wall Climbing Facility surround the park. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days a week. The carousel at Coolidge Park remains open to the public Mondays - Saturdays, Noon - 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Chattanooga Zoo
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Red pandas in the Himalayan Passage, chimps in the Gombe Forest, animals in the Warner Park Ranch Exhibit. Open daily 9am 5pm daily
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
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The thrill of riding Americas Most Amazing Mile has delighted guests for more than a century. The 72.7 percent grade offers a breathtaking view as your trolley-style railcar climbs the steepest railway in the world. Open Daily.
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Ruby Falls
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Located on scenic Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ruby Falls is home to the world's highest underground waterfall. Take a guided tour of the caves and the spectacular 145-foot waterfall.
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See Rock City
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Rock City: Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock
formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views. Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. Experience fairytale magic at Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village. Gift shops and restaurant on site. Splendid year-round!
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The Chattanooga Nature Center & Botanical Garden
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This 300-acre arboretum, botanical garden, landscape park, nature preserve and historic site remains one of Chattanoogas best kept secrets. Maintained in the style of an English natural landscape, The Riding is billed with an impressive variety of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Drive, walk, or bike the 3-mile loop, or find a quiet spot to sit and reflect on the beauty of nature. Over fourteen miles of hiking trails wind their way up the base of Lookout Mountain to join those of the National Park Service.
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Chickamauga National Military Park
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(This is a stop on our Civil War scenic drive) Nestled between mountains and ridges, Chattanooga railroads and strategic location were sought by both the North and the South during the Civil War. The bloodiest two-day battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Chickamauga, had brought victory to the Confederates and successfully pushed the Union forces out of North Georgia. Two months later, the fate of the confederacy was sealed with the Battles for Chattanooga. In 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation declaring it the nations first military park. Includes a visitor center, audio-visual programs, exhibits, The Fuller Gun Museum.
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Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
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Dare to ride the breathtaking Cannon Ball roller coaster, tour the park on the C.P. Huntington train or make a splash on the paddleboats, or the Pipeline Plunge. Over 30 ridges plus games, arcade, gift shops, picnic areas, and more. Open mid-April through Labor Day.
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The Lost Sea
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(located in Sweetwater,TN) A unique natural wonder that is listed as Americas Largest Underwater Lake in the Guinness Book of World Records. Cavern tours include a glass-bottom boat ride across the incredible lake where giant rainbow trout surface to greet each tour group. Open Daily 9am 6pm
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