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Chattanooga Reopens: Attractions, Dining, and Lodging Ready for Your Visit

Welcome Back to Chattanooga – We've Missed You!

Our stunning mountains, scenic rivers, majestic waterfalls, top attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and more are open and eager to welcome you. Travel offers a refreshing change of scenery, quality time with loved ones, rejuvenation, new discoveries about our city and culture, and unforgettable memories. We're excited to host you for that well-deserved summer vacation.

To assist with planning, here's a curated list of open businesses and those reopening soon. We update this page regularly with the latest information. Always confirm details by calling ahead or checking the business's website and social media for the most current status.

WHERE TO STAY
Accommodations are open and welcoming guests.

WHERE TO EAT
Find open restaurants offering dine-in, carryout, or delivery using the Restaurants Amenities search tool on our dining page.

Chattanooga Reopens: Attractions, Dining, and Lodging Ready for Your Visit

WHAT TO DO
TIP: Due to capacity limits, some attractions require advance ticket purchases for timed entry. Buy tickets online beforehand to secure your visit.

Now Open:

  • 6th Cavalry Museum
  • Adventure Sports Innovation
  • Area 61 Gallery
  • Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
  • Chattanooga Ducks
  • Chattanooga Market
  • Chattanooga River Market
  • Chattanooga Whiskey
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • ChattTaste
  • Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
  • Coolidge Park
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • EVENTS – calendar lists rescheduled/new/virtual events
  • Experience Chattanooga
  • High Point Climbing & Fitness
  • High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls
  • iGNis Glass Studio (by appointment)
  • Incline Railway
  • Lake Winnepesaukah SOAKya Water Park
  • OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES + City Parks + County Parks + State Parks
  • Renaissance Park
  • Rock City Gardens
  • Ruby Falls Classic Waterfall Tours
  • SHOPPING – look for temporarily modified hours
  • Southern Belle Riverboat
  • Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX 3D Theater
  • Tennessee Riverpark
  • Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
  • The Comedy Catch
  • Wilderness Outdoor Theater

Chattanooga Reopens: Attractions, Dining, and Lodging Ready for Your Visit

Travel Notes
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    The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) is dedicated to inspiring, engaging, and enriching the Chattanooga community through exceptional music and education programs. Since 1933, the CSO has delivered professional performances of symphonies, operas, chamber music, and pops concerts to diverse audiences across Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Housed in the historic and stunning Tivoli Theatre, every CSO performance offers an unforgettable experience. History The Chattanooga Symphony began w

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    Chattanooga beckons visitors for relaxation and outdoor thrills, but triathletes truly test their mettle here with swimming, biking, and running in world-renowned events. IRONMAN Chattanooga and local triathlons draw elite athletes and novices alike to breathtaking courses amid fierce global competition—one of the sports top destinations. Thousands of spectators cheer on participants from pros chasing world championship slots to first-timers crossing the finish line. This triathlon hub hosted th

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    Seeing a massive catfish at the Tennessee Aquarium is impressive, but reeling one in on 10-pound test line is an exhilarating challenge, shares Coast Guard captain and renowned fishing guide Richard Simms. As owner of Scenic City Fishing Charters, Simms has guided hundreds of anglers—men and women alike—to hook crappie, largemouth bass, and more. His true specialty? The legendary blue catfish lurking in the Tennessee Rivers depths.Most charters operate within Chattanooga city limits, just 15 mil