Romantic Week-Long Getaway in Chattanooga: Top Stays, Attractions, and Insider Tips
WHERE TO STAY:
Chattanooga, known as the Scenic City, offers diverse accommodations. For an extended romantic stay, consider renting a cozy cabin or booking one of the charming bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) downtown. Many provide a 10% discount per night for weeknight stays—search “;Bed and Breakfast”; on our Accommodations page for coupons.
WHAT TO DO:
No week in Chattanooga is complete without visiting the iconic Tennessee Aquarium and exploring the Lookout Mountain attractions, including Rock City, Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls.
Other top tourist highlights for couples:
• A river cruise offers stunning city views from the water.
• The Hunter Museum of American Art and a leisurely stroll through Bluff View Arts District spark romance and creativity.
• The Chattanooga Market, held Sundays from April to November, ranks among Frommer’s top 10 public markets.
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Coolidge Park delights with a water play fountain, century-old carousel, and nearby ice cream and doughnut shops. Access it via the Walnut Street Bridge, one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges.
• A sidewalk tour or ride on the Double Decker provides an ideal city overview.
• Adventure seekers love the ghost tour, rated among TripAdvisor’s top 10 nationwide.
INSIDER TIP: Many hotels offer packages for local attractions. For cabin or home rentals, visit Chattanooga Packages to customize deals. Align your trip with Chattanooga’s vibrant events:
• 4 Bridges Art Festival (April), a top national fine art fair with 150+ artists.
• Nightfall (May–September), free Friday night outdoor concerts featuring rising stars like Alison Krauss and Bela Fleck.
• A Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game (April–September) for relaxed summer evenings.
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Riverbend (June), an eight-day riverfront music festival across five stages.
• River Rocks (October), a massive 10-day outdoor festival with concerts, balloon rides, hikes, canoeing, and races.
History enthusiasts thrive in Chattanooga, site of key Civil War battles and the Trail of Tears origin:
• Explore Chickamauga Battlefield with free 20-minute films, audio tours, and ranger-led guides (daily in spring/summer; weekends in fall/winter).
• Visit Lookout Mountain’s Point Park for “Battle Above the Clouds”; views, picnics, and a historic mural.
• Discover downtown Civil War sites using maps from the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel or online.
Outdoor lovers flock here for world-class climbing, gliding, hiking, and rafting. Top trails:
• Enterprise South Nature Park: 2,800 acres of hiking/biking amid wildlife.
• The Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain: 5-mile scenic history hike from Covenant College to Craven’s House.
• Mullins Cove Trail: 4-mile trek to Snooper’s Rock with Tennessee River Gorge vistas.
For day trips to nearby gems:
• Ocoee, TN: Thrilling Class III/IV whitewater rafting and Ocoee Zipz zipline.
• Barnsley Gardens Resort (1 hour south): Golf, spa, riding, clays; day access available (book ahead).
• Sewanee: The University of the South campus tours, gothic architecture, and summer music festival concerts.
