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.

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, 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.

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. 

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 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. 

Say “Weeeee!” At The Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

Canoe, raft, fish, or float - do whatever floats your boat at the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers. These rivers are internationally-recognized white water sites that are part of Tennessee’s State Park.

The Hiwassee is ideal for adrenaline-calming activities such as fishing, rafting, tubing, and canoeing.

But if you are into heart-skipping and hyperventilating activities, Ocoee is the place to be. The International Scale of River Difficulty categorized Ocoee as having Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 rapids - expect peaceful-looking streams to pose potential hazards especially for novices. Ocoee was also the site of the 1996 Olympics for white water rafting.

If you prefer mildly non-hazardous fun things to do on dry land, a puzzling corn maze and exciting zip lining can also be had near the Ocoee.

The rivers are an easy thirty to forty-five-minute drive from Scenic City Properties St. Elmo and Fort Wood rental accommodations. SCP’s properties are your home away from home after a hectic day tour exploring Chattanooga’s lovely outdoors.