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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chattanooga

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated April 23, 2019

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Ruby Falls

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

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Raccoon Mountain Caverns

More than five miles of underground passageways.

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Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Walnut Street Bridge

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

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North Shore Dance Paving Stones

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

International Towing and Recovery Museum

This museum dedicated to an oft-overlooked support industry features a surprisingly moving brass diorama of a man being saved from a sinking car.
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

This funicular railway rumbles along for a mile up the nearly vertical face of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.
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7 Underground Thrills Only Found in Tennessee

Famous for country music and hot chicken, Tennessee is also filled with natural wonders. Across the state, caverns beckon. Venturing into some of Tennessee's strangest subterranean haunts is a great way to experience the depths of the state's spell-binding charm. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore America’s wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask.

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