Top Chattanooga Attractions & Museums

Discover the dark side of Chattanooga's storied past on this 1.5- 2-hour long walking ghost tour. See the city's spookiest haunts alongside a local and professional guide for a tour as haunting as it is historical.

Discover the spooky side of Chattanooga with a ghost-themed walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll to hear haunted tales and ghost stories connected to city history. See local landmarks like the Fireman’s Memorial Fountain and Hamilton County Courthouse during the walk. Learn about how fires, floods, disease, and war all made Chattanooga a prime place for ghosts.

Perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural, this 1.5-hour ghost hunt in Citizens Cemetery uses high-tech equipment to increase the chances of communication with restless spirits. With the help of temperature guns, laser grid lights, and Ovilius X, a paranormal communication device, you’ll search for specters in Chattanooga locations reputed to be haunted. This tour is not suitable for children or those of a sensitive disposition.

Experience Chattanooga’s newest attraction, The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Our permanent exhibits take our visitors from the actions that prompted the First Medals during the Civil War to the War on Terror conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Heritage Center offers an immersive experience that puts our visitors in the boots of Medal of Honor recipients and brings their heroic stories to life. Imagine yourself in the church where Dr. Mary Walker treated wounded soldiers, or inside a trench manning a machine gun during WWI or fighting in the forest with Charles Coolidge as he single-handedly took on a German Pazer tank. Your experience begins in our orientation theater, where you will see a short introductory video exploring the history of the Medal of Honor. When the doors to the theater open, you will be transported to the Civil War era and learn about the Andrew’s Raiders and the Great Locomotive Chase.

Get an inside look at one of northwest Atlanta's working alpaca farms on this tour that takes travelers behind the scenes of rural life. Follow your friendly guide to Adairsville and get right up close to these friendly animals. This popular travel option is equal parts education and nature encounter, making it ideal for families. 

Get a new perspective on Chattanooga with a rafting adventure tour on the Middle Ocoee River. After a safety demonstration, set off on a white water rafting excursion through the scenic Cherokee National Forest. Experience class III and IV rapids as you descend the river gorge. Paddle through the rapids during this exhilarating river adventure.

Sign up for a crafts class and learn to make your own custom candle in Chattanooga. Begin by choosing several scents and mix your own signature scent from essential oils. Work with the on-site mixologist to create your own scent and custom candle. Bring home a unique, soy-based candle after the class.

A Chattanooga Segway tour is an easy way to get to know the city’s highlights in just a short amount of time. Glide through the city to top Chattanooga sights such as Miller Plaza, Tivoli Theater, and the Tennessee Aquarium. As you tour, your guide shares fascinating trivia and fun facts about Chattanooga history and culture.

Avoid hours of walking and navigating when you book a Segway tour of Chattanooga's highlights, including parks, bridges, and riverside vistas you may not have found if exploring on your own. In addition to pointing out landmarks that visitors often miss, your guide provides trivia and background on the city’s rich history.