Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:18:13 +0000 Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

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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]]> 14 Things to Do When Friends and Family Visit You in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/14-things-to-do-when-friends-and-family-visit-you-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/14-things-to-do-when-friends-and-family-visit-you-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/14-things-to-do-when-friends-and-family-visit-you-in-chattanooga/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Rainbow Lake Trail https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/rainbow-lake-trail/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/rainbow-lake-trail/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/rainbow-lake-trail/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Outdoor Adventure to Outdoor Patio: 5 Great Pairings in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-adventure-to-outdoor-patio-great-pairings-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Cocktail with a View: Chattanooga’s Best Rooftop Bars https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/ Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Chattanooga's rooftop bar scene has officially arrived — and then some. From a century-old bank building turned sky-high cocktail lounge to a brand-new Hyatt crowning the Southside, the Scenic City keeps raising the bar (literally) on where to sip, socialize, and soak up the views. Whether you're

]]> Flower Picking Farms You Won't Want to Miss Near Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Get Ready for 4 Bridges Arts Festival https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-bridges-arts-festival/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-bridges-arts-festival/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/4-bridges-arts-festival/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

4 Bridges Arts Festival hosted by The Association for Visual Arts

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival is a premier juried fine art festival put on annually by The Association for Visual Arts (AVA), returning to Chattanooga's First Horizon Pavilion on April 17 - 19, 2026. 4 Bridges is celebration of artistic

]]> Planning a Whitewater Rafting Trip Around Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plan-a-whitewater-rafting-trip/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plan-a-whitewater-rafting-trip/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/plan-a-whitewater-rafting-trip/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

When the Olympics came to Atlanta in 1996, the decision on where to hold the whitewater paddling events was an easy one—even if it did require that the athletes travel a few hours into Tennessee. The Ocoee River is considered one of the top whitewater destinations in the world—and you don’t have to

]]> Find Easter Fun in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-easter-fun-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-easter-fun-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-easter-fun-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Still trying to figure out this year’s Easter plans? Your search is done! Join one of the biggest egg hunts in Chattanooga, celebrate spring with the animals at the Zoo, brunch your way through town, or grab your basket and search for artisanal eggs in an adult-only egg hunt + happy hour.

Check out

]]> 50 Outdoor Things to Do in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/50-things-to-do-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

It's official—Chattanooga is the coolest city in the country. (Okay, maybe it's not actually official, but if you're reading this, then you probably think it's at least partly true.)

In order to make the most of what the Scenic City has to offer, we've compiled a list of 50 must-do outdoor-related

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