A three-day weekend itinerary for couples + families right here in Nooga

Whether you’re looking to blow off some steam pre-Thanksgiving or are making plans for your holiday weekend, there’s plenty to do (safely) here in Chattanooga.

To help get you started, here’s a sample itinerary for a jam-packed 3-day weekend in Nooga, with options for families + couples (because why let tourists have all the fun?):

🗓️ Day 1

For families:

• Take a stroll + read the signs on the Walnut Street Walking Bridge – one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges.
• Visit the NorthShore historic district + its boutiques, art galleries and restaurants (many offer to-go menus).
• Have a picnic in Coolidge Park + let the kids run around on the expansive green lawn.

For couples:

• Up for adventure? Check out High Point Climbing and Fitness on Broad Street – one of the nation’s largest climbing facilities.
• Want to take it easy? Take a romantic cruise on The Southern Belle, a vintage steamboat that offers panoramic views of the riverfront + Lookout Mountain, home to Ruby Falls.
• Grab a beer and a pretzel at Brewhaus followed by a scoop of handcrafted ice cream from Clumpies Ice Cream Co. in the NorthShore district.

🗓️ Night 1

For families:

• Kid-friendly dinner spots with outdoor seating include Taco Mamacita (think: fresh tacos, enchiladas + margaritas on the Northshore) or Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria in the Bluff View Art District.

For couples:

• Go big with a self-guided downtown food tour: appetizers on the patio of Big River, steaks at Hennen’s, a continental menu at Back Inn Café (on its dreamy wisteria-draped back porch), and coffee + dessert at Rembrandt’s Coffee House.

Here’s your itinerary for the rest of the weekend. Ⓟ