Here are some great places to see in and around Chattanooga!
Click on any of the links below to learn more!
*Drive time = one way time from slingshot pickup/drop off location.
Click on any of the links below to learn more!
*Drive time = one way time from slingshot pickup/drop off location.
In The Mountains
Rock CityDrive time: 27 min
Rock City will amaze you! Located atop Lookout Mountain, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See Seven States" panoramic views. |
Raccoon Mountain OverlookDrive time: 26 min
Stunning views of Chattanooga, a state-designated wildlife observation area, and home of TVA’s largest hydroelectric facility. Great for hikers and bikers there’s so much to do on Raccoon Mountain! |
Signal MountainDrive time: 29 min
Signal Mountain is known for wooded hiking trails leading to serene lakes, waterfalls, and overlooks like Signal Point, with views of the Tennessee River. The Scenic City’s most scenic drive is up HWY 1-27 and down into Dunlap and beyond. |
By The Water
Fall Creek Falls State ParkDrive time: 1 hr 16 min
Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States. The park encompasses more than 29,800 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. |
Ocoee RiverDrive time: 49 min
Home of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom events, the Ocoee River in Tennessee has become the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in America with over twenty continuous rapids and many play spots for miles of endless fun and adventure. Located in the Cherokee National Forest, the Ocoee River flows through a beautiful gorge surrounded by scenic wildlife. |
Cloudland Canyon State ParkDrive time: 44 min
Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense woodland and abundant wildlife, Cloudland Canyon offers ample outdoor recreation. |
Popular Attractions
Incline RailwayDrive time: 20 min
Discover America’s Most Amazing Mile. The Incline Railway is a funicular railway system over a hundred and twenty five years old! |
Ruby FallsDrive time: 23 min
Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest and deepest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the United States! |
Bluff View Art DistrictDrive time: 20 min
Bluff View Art District is a family owned and operated historic neighborhood filled with restaurants, a coffee house, art gallery, historic Bed & Breakfast, and plenty of gardens, plazas and courtyards where you can relax and rejuvenate. |
Great Day Trips
Blue Ridge MountainsDrive time: 1 hr 26 min
With 106,000 acres of Chattahoochee National Forest, 300 miles of hiking trails and 100 miles of trout streams. Blue Ridge is the perfect place for a day trip, including great restaurants, and more! |
Great Smoky MountainsDrive time: 2 hr 11 min
Only two hours from Chattanooga, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the country. With winding roads and incredible views, this is a must-visit! |
Helen GeorgiaDrive time: 2 hr 20 min
A bustling alpine village set against a scenic backdrop of mountains, forests and river banks, you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported to the cobblestone streets of Germany’s famed Bamberg or Lindau as colorful shops dot the landscape and the heavenly aroma of authentic German fare takes to the breeze. |
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