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Music lovers don’t skip a beat at the Riverbend Festival! The 9-day musical festival plays out in the heart of downtown Chattanooga at the 21st Century Waterfront along the Tennessee River. The award winning celebration attracts approximately 650,000 attendees and features fun activities and performances by over 100 bands playing everything from classic rock to bluegrass.

Discover the science of learning at the Creative Discovery Museum. It’s considered one of the top children’s museums in the nation. Kids and adults are fascinated by an amazing array of hands-on science, health and art exhibits, plus they enjoy seeing super cool shows about chemistry and physics at the Science Theater.

Don’t monkey around! Go to the Chattanooga Zoo, located in Warner Park in downtown Chattanooga. The 13-acre wild adventure is all about bringing people and animals up close and personal through ground-breaking exhibits and attractions with fun and memorable wildlife education. See amazing animals, attend special events and even become a zoo volunteer!

Get your ticket to a front-row seat at the Tivoli Theatre. This 75-year-old dazzling landmark showplace is celebrated as the “Jewel of the South.” Not only is it distinctive home to the renowned Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, the entertainment venue also showcases rare silent films and blockbuster Broadway shows.