Visit the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to see African American cultural arts and entertainment. The landmark destination showcases exciting art exhibits, concerts and work shops. It's also home to the prestigious African American Museum and Heritage Festival.
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 on board for some Chattanooga fun! Take a cruise on the Southern Belle Riverboat along the beautiful Tennessee River. Passengers experience fun, food and entertainment aboard the triple-deck liner known as the Pride of the South. Select from a variety of cruise packages that explore Chattanooga’s popular attractions along the dazzling river.
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.