Pat Bales Architect & Assoc

Conservation and education naturally come together at the Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center. Outdoor enthusiasts learn about a fascinating array of indigenous plants, birds, mammals and reptiles. Plus you can explore a Forest Treehouse, and travel in the footsteps of Tennessee’s early Native Americans, pioneer settlers and Civil War soldiers.

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at St. John's Restaurant. Welcome to fine dining in a historic landmark building that was originally a grand hotel and then a scandalous brothel. Today, the building has been restored to accommodate an ultra swank restaurant, trendy retailers and luxury apartments.

Book a good time at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel! Guests of this landmark hotel can experience attractions like the Model Railroad Museum, the beautiful gardens throughout the property, and a ride around the complex on the Choo Choo Trolley. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, unique retailers like Little Lace Lady and the Depot Gift Shop, and a number of restaurants and cafes.

Visit a historic neighborhood dotted with trendy boutiques, unique restaurants, local attractions and popular art galleries. The Bluff View Art District is the city’s picturesque lifestyle paradise set amidst cliff tops with winding pathways and lovely gardens overlooking the Tennessee River below. This is where locals known as “Cliff Dwellers” live, work and play!