From wooded battlefield trails to an underground waterfall, Chattanooga’s outdoor adventures reach beyond its downtown. Use this interactive guide to explore historic sites, Lookout Mountain attractions and places to eat and stay.
Explore Chattanooga
Battlefields, mountain views and stops worth making along the way.
Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Start with exhibits and an orientation film, then walk the battlefield’s wooded trails.
The map and filters need JavaScript. Explore the park on its official site: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (opens in a new tab).
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Visitor note and sources
The park’s sites are spread out, so a car makes exploring easier. Check official websites for current hours, tickets and access.
Park planning
Sources
- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Visitor centers (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Park hours (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Park fees and passes (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Lookout Mountain trail map (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Chickamauga Battlefield trail map (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Directions to the park’s sites (NPS) (opens in a new tab)
- Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (opens in a new tab)
- Chattanooga National Cemetery (VA) (opens in a new tab)
- Ruby Falls (opens in a new tab)
- Rock City (opens in a new tab)
- Incline Railway (opens in a new tab)
- The Waymark Hotel (opens in a new tab)
- The Read House (opens in a new tab)
- Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe (opens in a new tab)
- Stir (opens in a new tab)
- Gate 11 Distillery (opens in a new tab)
Map credits
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For more on the park, nearby attractions and planning your visit, read our full Chattanooga guide.
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