If you’re hosting out-of-town guests for the holidays, it’s time to step into the role of “official Chattanooga tour guide.” We’ve got plenty of recommendations for you to build the perfect itinerary for your visitors.
Walk along the Walnut Street Bridge at night to see the snowflake holiday lights.
Photo by @jamesmathisjr
🏙️ Sightseeing
Is it even a trip to Chattanooga without seeing the Walnut Street Bridge and the sparkling snowflakes that light up at night? You can also take your visitors to Rock City for the perfect seasonal family photo, and if there are any history buffs in the group, head to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Explore even more with our list of tours.
⛸️ Activities
If your visitors are ready for some outdoor fun, grab a hot cocoa from The Hot Chocolatier and head to Ice on the Landing for a winter outing. Taking a hike at one of these popular local trails or strolling the Tennessee Riverwalk is another great way to take in all of the beauty that the Scenic City has to offer.
🥘 Eat and drink
If your guests need a caffeine pick-me-up, Sleepyhead Coffee, Goodman Coffee Roasters, and Velo Coffee Roasters are all offering a range of seasonal drinks. If you’re looking for a different kind of brew, Chattanooga is home to various breweries — we recommend stopping by Oddstory Brewing Co. or Naked River Brewing Co. As for holiday spirits? Keep them high at one of these holiday pop-up bars.
Prepare to get your grub on, because we’ve got plenty of articles to help you navigate the local food scene. You can’t miss these classic Chattanooga restaurants that are favorites among locals and visitors alike. Some of our personal picks include brunch at Hello Monty and dinner at Wooden City.
Picture your guests cozied up here.
Photo via Airbnb
🛏️ Stay
If your visitors aren’t planning to crash with you, here are a couple of places to stay:
Frazier Heights Condo, NorthShore
This Airbnb overlooks Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge. It’s the perfect spot to check out the shops along Frazier Avenue + explore the NorthShore neighborhood.
Kinley Chattanooga, 1409 Market St.
Stay within walking distance to the Chattanooga Choo Choo and other Southside staples. Bonus: Check out the speakeasy-style bar The Company in the back of the hotel.
The fun doesn’t stop there… Be sure to send your visitors the link to our events page in advance to get a feel for what they’ll want to see and do while in town.
