Chattanooga Checklist - Summer Fun
Let the good times roll. Take a hike. Experience Chattanooga is the ultimate outdoor experience. Not only will you be in the presence of natural beauty and scenery, from refreshing waterfalls to breathtaking overlooks to serene forests, but each hike also comes with all the amenities. Hiking packages are family-friendly and include professional photography to commemorate your experience, transportation to and from the hiking site (optional), expert tips from your guides, and snacks and water. They even throw in some restaurant discounts, so you can satisfy the hunger you work up while walking the trails. Choose from either easy- or moderate-level hikes, and all tours are private and therefore fully socially distant. experiencechattanooganow.com
Looking for a fun and unique way to visit the city? See the Scenic City by Segway with Chattanooga Segway Tours. After a brief tutorial on how to operate a Segway, you’ll be ready to roll. Choose from a guided two-hour historic tour of downtown, covering notable points of interest and stories that locals love, or roll along the river with a slightly shorter, 90-minute guided tour of the Northshore area, which includes the Walnut Street Bridge and Coolidge Park. chattanoogasegwaytours.com
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Answer the call of nature. Want to feel closer to nature? The 317 acres of forests and fields of the Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, at the foot of Lookout Mountain, have been letting nature take its course for over 65 years now. With emphasis on botanicals, wildlife, education, and recreation, Reflection Riding features 14 miles of trails for hiking, more than 140 tree species, canoeing along Lookout Creek, and native animal exhibits that represent nearly 30 species native to east Tennessee. reflectionriding.org
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Warehouse Row, one of the Southeast’s premier shopping destinations, is made up of buildings that once formed the Old Stone Fort during the 1860s. With shops that today offer jewelry, clothing, home goods, cosmetics, and accessories, this warehouse-turned-retail center can help you find whatever you need for a personal pampering or the perfect gift. And if those cute jeans you saw aren’t all that you’re craving during your shopping spree, there are also plenty of on-site spots to choose from for a cocktail, coffee, snack, or full meal. warehouserow.com (Top Left) Photo Courtesy of Experience Chattanooga