Explore Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee Aquarium / IMAX® 3D Theater

Chattanooga's top attraction takes you on a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea. You'll explore three living forests and get up close to amazing creatures like giant catfish, feisty otters, playful penguins, toothy sharks and free-flying butterflies. The IMAX® 3D Theater runs daily with movies from all over the world and under the sea.

Nearby Attractions

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Eat & Drink

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Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

Chattanooga's 1st distillery in over 100 years offering tours/tastings 7 days a week!

Desserts & Bakeries

Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

Clumpies ice cream is made by hand with only the finest ingredients that can be found. We hand craft our ice cream in small batches, ten gallons or less at a time.The result is a rich, creamy, delicious ice cream crafted with care!

Puckett's is located right next to the Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga!

Restaurants

Puckett's Chattanooga

A Southern community kitchen with live pickin’ performances, authentic comfort food, barbecue smoked slow ‘n’ low over cherry wood, home-cooked sides, and even a few upscale dishes.

Places to Stay

Cabins & Chalets

Tennessee River Gorge Island Cabins

Located on Nickajack Lake in the Tennessee River Gorge.

Cabins & Chalets

Wauhatchie Woodlands

Discover a new kind of vacation rental, the Timberroot Rustic Retreat. Relax, recharge & create lasting memories at Wauhatchie Woodlands in Chattanooga.

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Chattanooga Choo Choo

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic Hotel has Victorian Train Car hotel rooms right in Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Things to Do

Museums

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!

Zoos & Aquariums