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Things to see in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States): 17 places and when to go
Chattanooga, Tennessee is a city in United States with around 258,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (5), Food and drink (5), With kids (4). The best known are Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee Aquarium and Lake Winnepesaukah. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.07, -85.25
- Population
- About 258,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (5) · Food and drink (5) · With kids (4) · Nature (3) · History (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 803 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The places in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hunter Museum of American ArtArt museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee5.4 km
- Tennessee AquariumPublic aquarium in the United States5.8 km
- Lake WinnepesaukahAmusement park in Georgia, U.S10 km
- Raccoon Mountain CavernsCave system in Chattanooga, Tennessee15 km
- Market Street BridgeBridge over the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee5.5 km
- Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumRailroad museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee4.0 km
- Walnut Street BridgeBridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee5.3 km
- Audubon Society Wildlife RefugePark in the United States of America5.1 km
- Chickamauga Coal and Iron Company Coke OvensHistoric place in Georgia, US21 km
- Elise Chapin Wildlife SanctuaryPark in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America10 km
- Big Frog Brewing CompanyBrewery5.9 km
- Chattanooga WhiskeyDistillery6.4 km
- Chattanooga ZooWith kids · Wildlife4.3 km
- DeBarge Urban Winery and Tasting RoomWinery6.4 km
- Five Witts Brewing Co.Brewery6.5 km
- Georgia WineryWinery18 km
- Ocean JourneyWith kids · Wildlife5.7 km
When to go to Chattanooga, Tennessee
The best time to visit Chattanooga, Tennessee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:21
- JulBest time14:08
- AugBest time13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chattanooga, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 803 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
The best known: Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee Aquarium, Lake Winnepesaukah, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, Market Street Bridge. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chattanooga, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Chattanooga, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 803 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chattanooga, Tennessee as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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