Answered: Your Chattanooga summer bucket list

We asked our readers to help us craft the ultimate Chattanooga summer bucket list. Here are some activities to check off to make this summer the best one yet.

NOOGAtoday | Hang gliding

Take to the skies with the folks at Lookout Mountain Flight Park.

Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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It’s officially summer, Nooga.

To kick off the first day of the season, we’re bringing you reader suggestions of what activities should be on your ultimate Chattanooga summer bucket list.

Bonus: If you check these activities off your list, let us know which ones you enjoyed most.

Avoid FOMO

Attend Riverfront Nights | Check out the 2023 schedule.

Go to a Chattanooga Lookouts Game | Check out the season schedule for home games + our tips for having the best experience at a game.

Attend a Fourth of July Parade | We’re working to round up some local celebrations to share with our readers soon, so make sure to keep an eye out in a future newsletter.

NOOGAtoday | Zipline

Climb up high to zip through the tree lines at Ruby Falls.

Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Seek a thrill

Hike new trails | Here are 17 trails to choose from.

Try out ziplining | Get your adrenaline pumping at Ruby Falls’ High Point ZIP Adventure.

Kayak through the locks at the Chickamauga Dam | Pro tip: Chattanooga Guided Adventures offers just the kayak tour for you.

Try tandem hang gliding | Learn the ropes and soar through the sky with the folks at Lookout Mountain Flight Park.

Take a rowing class | Lookout Rowing Club offers a variety of programs for folks ranging from beginner rowing classes to recreational rowing options.

NOOGAtoday | Incline Railway

Journey up Lookout Mountain on the iconic Incline Railway.

Photo by Incline Railway provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Check off a classic

Water activities (for the kiddos) | Check out the floating playground + obstacle course, NOOGA Splash.

Eating ice cream while walking the Walnut Street Bridge | You can’t go wrong with this classic Chattanooga activity. Stop by The Ice Cream Show or Clumpie’s for a scoop or two.

Incline Railway | Head to St. Elmo to take a ride on “America’s Most Amazing Mile.”

Lake Winnepesaukah | Grab your tickets online or at the gates to check out the amusement park + the SOAKya Water Park.

Visit Naughty Cat Café | Cuddle and play with this St. Elmo spot’s 30+ cats, all of which are available for adoption. Book your spot online.

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