Chattanooga Getaway With Children

Chattanooga is a great family road trip destination not far from Nashville or Atlanta. The downtown area is extremely pedestrian friendly and filled with great attractions for kids, from the Tennessee Aquarium to the Creative Discovery kids' science museum, as well as good eateries.

Why book a room at a regular hotel when you can stay in an authentic train car? The Chattanooga Choo Choo is the only Historic Hotels of America resort in the city. Kids eat and stay free at this family friendly hotel that once was a bustling terminal where crowds greeted Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Roos... More >
Why book a room at a regular hotel when you can stay in an authentic train car? The Chattanooga Choo Choo is the only Historic Hotels of America resort in the city. Kids eat and stay free at this family friendly hotel that once was a bustling terminal where crowds greeted Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt.
This beautiful aquarium is the heart of downtown riverfront Chattanooga. The River Journey and Ocean Journey exhibits will enthrall kids and the IMAX theatre is a great stop after a day of touring the aquarium.
The River Journey and Ocean Journey exhibits will enthrall kids and the IMAX theatre is a great stop after a day of touring the aquarium.
Good must see (at least once) natural attraction deep inside Lookout Mountain for older kids. This 145-foot waterfall is an amazing lesson in geography and natural wonder. It's not every day you can spend time 1,120 underground.
You can't go wrong with pizza when dining out as a family and Lupi's is perfect if you want to avoid the usual chains. This great off the beaten path pizza place is a casual lunchtime spot, laid back, and loud, making it perfect for kids.
Centrally located in downtown riverfront Chattanooga this amazing children's science museum features tons of hands-on fun and learning exploration for kids. Reasonably priced admission for just $10.95 for ages 2 and up add to the value (and get a discount if you show your ticket stub to nearby Tennessee Aquarium.) You can easily spend ... More >
Centrally located in downtown riverfront Chattanooga this amazing children's science museum features tons of hands-on fun and learning exploration for kids. Reasonably priced admission for just $10.95 for ages 2 and up add to the value (and get a discount if you show your ticket stub to nearby Tennessee Aquarium.) You can easily spend the day at this great museum.
The majestic lion fountains and the beautiful carousel are the stuff memories are made of.
Located across the river from downtown, Coolidge Park is a must stop for families who want to take a picnic and enjoy the scenery of downtown Chattanooga. The majestic lion fountains and the beautiful carousel are the stuff memories are made of. Tickets are just $1 to ride the hand-carved animals showcased in this spectacular antique carousel, built in 1895. More
Located across the river from downtown, Coolidge Park is a must stop for families who want to take a picnic and enjoy the scenery of downtown Chattanooga. The majestic lion fountains and the beautiful carousel are the stuff memories are made of. Tickets are just $1 to ride the hand-carved animals showcased in this spectacular antique carousel, built in 1895.
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