Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:06:17 +0000 Bike and Bunk, Ride Chatt https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bike-and-bunk/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bike-and-bunk/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bike-and-bunk/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Originally published on Laura Holmes Travel Light Laura blog, republished here with the author’s permission.

When it comes to the mountain bike scene, Chattanooga is no longer the little train that could. It’s picked up speed and has evolved into an impressive, sleek locomotive rolling down the

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Weekend Top 5: June 19 - 21

Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging, so you can do the fun stuff!

USA vs. Australia Official Watch Party at White Duck Taco

Friday, June 19 | Kick off at 3:00 PM | White Duck Taco

June 19 - Kick off at 3:00 PM - USA vs. Australia

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Having the luxury of living in a city like Chattanooga also comes with the curse of someone always wanting to come visit you. I mean who wouldn't want to come see North America's first National Park City? Not to mention our ever growing culinary scene. While folks who live elsewhere might worry

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With over 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, it wouldn’t be totally fair to label the hiking scene in Chattanooga as one of the best in the country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of the Tennessee River Gorge, the Scenic City is blessed with a diverse and notable

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Summer is fast-approaching, and what could be better than spending the opening weekend cruising the Tennessee River on a steamboat or zip-lining high above the treetops? Start your summer off right with Memorial Day fun in Chattanooga!

For a full list of events happening over the Memorial Day

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Before the first light touches the water, Ross's Landing already buzzes with energy. Paddles clatter, racers line up ready to launch their boards & kayaks, and anticipation ripples through the crowd. The still morning air gives way to splashing paddles and cheers as one after another launches into

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There’s no shortage of adventure in Chattanooga. Whether you're hiking sun-kissed trails, getting up close with the mesmerizing aquatic life at the Tennessee Aquarium, diving into curated exhibits at the Hunter Museum of American Art, or strolling the bustling downtown streets, the Scenic City never

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Everyone knows one of the best parts of any outdoor adventure is that first beer and burger that comes afterward. As with anything good in life, the trail-to-tavern lifestyle is all about pairing the best of both worlds: blue skies and brewskis, muddy calves and margaritas, adventure, and

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From expansive, glassy lakes to rolling whitewater, Chattanooga offers a smorgasbord of paddleboarding opportunities. Ben Friberg, a native Chattanoogan and the first person to stand-up paddleboard from Cuba to Key West said, "There are some pretty significant bodies of water in the area, so you’re

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Pick your own flowers, strawberries, lavender, and more!

With the warmer weather rolling in, it’s time to soak in the beauty and fragrance of local flower fields—and take some of that beauty home with you! Check out our ultimate guide to flower picking this spring and summer! Whether you’re after

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