Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions: Outdoor Adventures, Healthy Eating, and Culture in Chattanooga
Chattanooga exemplifies a can-do spirit, from revitalizing its waterfront to delivering some of the world's fastest internet. Harness this positive energy to successfully keep your New Year's resolutions. Transform your year with a visit to the Scenic City.
Lose Weight
Counting calories and gym visits work, but sustainable results come from enjoyment. Chattanooga excels in outdoor adventure sports. Our world-class sandstone cliffs offer premier rock climbing, with 56 trailheads within 25 minutes of downtown for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. Enjoy water sports like stand-up paddleboarding on the Tennessee River or whitewater rafting on the renowned Ocoee River, America's most popular. Road biking thrives here amid diverse terrain, attracting pros—we've hosted the USA Cycling National Championships featuring Tour de France contenders. For ultimate thrills, train at Lookout Mountain Flight Park, America's top hang gliding school.
Eat Better
Ditch processed snacks for a 'real foods' approach: locally sourced, simply prepared dishes bursting with flavor. Chattanooga's scene shines with spots like trailblazing St. John's Restaurant, newcomers Embargo 62 and Matilda Midnight. Flying Squirrel reimagines bar fare with fresh, inventive bites pairing perfectly with craft cocktails. Savor modern Southern at Public House or newcomer Tupelo Honey Café. Locals Taylor and Mike Monen deliver fun vibes at their pizzeria, burger joint, taco stand, and gelato/coffee bar.
Become More Cultured
Dedicated to the arts, Chattanooga nurtures creativity through public installations, free concerts, and festivals. The Chattanooga Theatre Centre, thriving for over 90 years, stages Broadway favorites intimately. The Hunter Museum of American Art, established in the 1950s, boasts one of the nation's finest collections. Music lovers catch shows at The Signal or classics with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, including free series like Warehouse Row Lunch and family programs like PopTots.
Learn Something New
Skip self-study; immerse in hands-on education. The Tennessee Aquarium offers family events like 'Sleep in the Deep' overnights, backstage passes, and eco-adventures. Interact globally at the Chattanooga Zoo via zookeeper days or family programs. History buffs explore the Chickamauga Battlefield, the country's oldest and largest military park. Ride history at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, preserving America's rail legacy with authentic trains.
