Enjoy Family-Friendly Activities in Chattanooga TN
The list of best family vacation spots is endless when it comes to family-friendly activities to do in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Situated between Southeast Tennessee's majestic mountains, this city is a landmine of breathtaking natural beauty, exciting adventures, and world-class attractions.
The New York Times even touts Chattanooga as one of the “Top 45 Places to go” for vacation deals. Read on and figure out if the New York Times got it right. Better yet, come to Chattanooga and feel free to prove them wrong. Come see why we feel it is one of top places to vacation in the country and why we are so proud to call Chattanooga home.
Experience Lookout Mountain’s “Mountains of Fun!”
Lookout Mountain is a must-see when you’re in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It houses three breathtaking natural attractions: Rock City, an ancient rock formation that allows visitors to see a sweeping view of seven states; Ruby Falls, a 145-foot underground cascading waterfall located within the mountain’s thirty-million-year old cave system; and the Incline Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world, and is also a National Historic site and Mechanical Engineering Landmark that has been in operation since 1895.
Get up and be the early birds to arrive at the base of Lookout Mountain and the Incline when you stay in Scenic City Properties’ St. Elmo accommodations. SCP’s Airbnb three-bedroom and two-bedroom homes are a mere block or a short walk away. It allows visitors to effortlessly stroll to and from “Mountains of Fun” without breaking a sweat. If you’re in Fort Wood, don’t fret, you will only be a speedy fifteen-minute drive to Lookout Mountain.
Bike, Hike, Do Whatever Your Family Likes At The Guild-Hardy Trail
Transformed from an abandoned narrow-gauge railway to a wonderful five-mile woodsy trail, Guild-Hardy is perfect for biking, strolling, or walking with friends and family. It is also a site of Civil War History. See battleground markers, cannons, and Cravens House - a part of the Lookout Mountain battlefield. Walking up to the trail leads hikers to a forested slope that offers more than a thousand feet of gentle climb.
Wake up right outside the Guild-Hardy Trail when you stay in one of Scenic City Properties’ St. Elmo vacation rentals. Plus, the well-maintained, gorgeously furnished St. Elmo Getaway is a mere ten-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga. You can stay too in Fort Wood and find yourself only fifteen minutes by car from the trail.
See River Creatures, Sea Animals And More At The Tennessee Aquarium
Frogs, salamanders, toads, owls, penguins, wood ducks, sharks, eels, reptiles, butterflies, and otters, are few of the animals to see in Tennessee Aquarium. Private animal encounters and a behind-the-scenes tour can also be had if you have a Backstage Pass. There is an indoor forest too! Visitors experience the rare pleasure of being in the Appalachian Cove Forest and the Mississippi Delta without actually being there.
Scenic City Properties’ St. Elmo and Fort Wood homes are a quick five to fifteen minute drive to the Tennessee Aquarium. Staying in an SCP St. Elmo or Fort Wood vacation rental property puts you and your family at the heart of enchanting Chattanooga.
Stop By The Creative Discovery Museum
Located within walking distance of the Tennessee Aquarium, step into the Creative Discovery Museum - a place where kids can pet animals, see science demonstrations, receive art lessons, and experience hands-on exhibits. If you have toddlers in tow, a play gym is available to keep them energetically occupied.
The St. Elmo and Fort Wood vacation homes of Scenic City Properties are a quick five to fifteen-minute drive to the Creative Discovery Museum. It is the perfect place to be if you want to be immediately near all the Chattanooga fun sights to see.
Splish, Splash, And Stroll At Coolidge Park
Kids will love the statues of animals spurting water at the interactive fountains, while grownups can leisurely stroll on Walnut Street Bridge’s pedestrian bridge - one of the largest pedestrian bridges in the world. Coolidge Park is every family’s one-stop-shop for every enjoyable children’s activity. View the Tennessee River, visit an art gallery or witness a military memorial. When hungry, have a relaxing picnic amidst the park’s green, open space; or rock climb your way to an energetic day. Don’t miss the restored century-old antique carousel or your kids might not forgive you for it.
Scenic City Properties St. Elmo and Fort Wood retreats are the perfect home while you spend your much-needed vacation away from home. SCP makes sure your stay is in a neighborhood that is lovely and safe.
Visit The Hunter Museum Of American Art
Grownups might appreciate The Hunter Museum of American Art more than kids. But it is never too early to introduce them to 100 years of fine architecture, and the finest American art collection in the Southeast. And the Museum includes kid's activities, areas and interactions to bring history to life for them. The museum is a fun way to show the history of American art as it is presented in various media such as sculpture, painting, crafts, and contemporary studio glass.
The Hunter Museum of American Art is also a quick drive from cute St. Elmo and Fort Wood cottages that are cozy as they are within proximity to notable Chattanooga attractions. This comfortably affordable accommodation is sure to give your family budget-friendly satisfaction, and security.
Go Back In Time At The Chickamauga Battlefield
Civil war enthusiasts will have a blast at the Chickamauga Battlefield. Since Chattanooga itself is replete with history, the best way to memorialize the saga of the past is by bearing witness to the Battle of Chickamauga as an engaging museum exhibit. The Fuller Gun Collection is also available, along with a regularly occurring film orientation every thirty minutes.
When you stay in a St. Elmo or Fort Wood vacation home by Scenic City Properties, you will find yourself twenty to thirty minutes away by car to the Chickamauga Battlefield. You and your family will also be adorably cared for by the owners of SCP.
Get Your Game Face On At The Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium
Get ready to enjoy an exciting game and be one of the 6,382 people who can fit within the capacity of the Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium. Also known as AT&T Field, the stadium is the home of the Chattanooga Lookouts minor league of the Double-A Southern League. Baseball fans can watch the game from the Picnic Pavilion or simply take in the serene views of the Tennessee River or downtown Chattanooga. The spacious Budweiser Party Deck is also a perfect place to enjoy the fun with friends and family.
SCP’s St. Elmo and Fort Wood vacation rental properties put you right smack in all the action by being a mere five to fifteen-minute drive to the stadium. Whether you and your family stay a night, or two or more, everything you need will be provided - and quickly too.
Check Out The Chattanooga Choo Choo
The Chattanooga Choo Choo is a must-see when you’re in Tennessee. Originally a Terminal Station in 1909, it is now part of the popular Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. The complex houses a variety of attractions for kids and kids-at-heart. Retail shops, restaurants, rose gardens are a few of the things to see and do at the Choo Choo. Get to sleep in a fully restored sleeper car which only the wealthiest train passengers during the railroad era had access to. History has never been this fun and dreamy.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo is a short five to fifteen-minute drive from St. Elmo and Fort Wood Chattanooga vacation homes of Scenic City Properties. It is the best place to enjoy the holidays with friends and family.
Ride Through History At The Tennessee Valley Railroad
The Tennessee Valley Railroad offers a unique interactive experience that lets kids and families go on a memorably historic ride. Themed rides to suit any age, occasion, and sensibility. A Valentine Dinner Train can be had in February, while the annual Day Out With Thomas - a 25-minute ride headed by Thomas the Tank Engine himself - returns every spring. Come Christmas, the Tennessee Valley Railroad offers passengers the Special Dinner Train where a sumptuous four-course meal can be had on an authentic 1924 dining car. There are more rides to choose from, and more sights to see.
Feel free to put your feet up in Scenic City Properties rental houses in either St. Elmo or Fort Wood. These lovely homes are a mere ten to fifteen-minute drive to the Tennessee Valley Railroad.
Scenic City Properties welcomes you with open arms once you’re in Chattanooga. We promise, you will enjoy our sweet corner of the world and will continue to return to experience the beauty of our Scenic City. We will always be here for you, and we’ll look forward to you coming back.