Answered: Free things to do in Chattanooga

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What are your favorite free activities in Chattanooga? (Photo: NOOGAtoday)

Why spend cash if you don’t have to? We all enjoy eating at a nice restaurant, having a few drinks at the bar, watching a movie at the theater + more. But there are plenty of free activities to keep you busy for days in Chattanooga.

A week ago, we asked readers on Facebook + Instagram to share some of their favorite free things to do in NOOGA. It turns out there are plenty of zero cost ways to explore + have fun in the city.

Here are some great reader ideas:

  • “Being a volunteer at events like Head of the Hooch, Ironman, Swim the Suck, Riverbend …” — Buck M.
  • “Biking on the Riverwalk, picnic and a blanket in Coolidge Park, Riverfront Nights.” — Sherry T.
  • “Coolidge Park and The Walnut Street Bridge most definitely!” — @cararogers69
  • “Hiking the countless trails, taking the pups to one of the many dog parks, kayaking the numerous creeks, lakes, and rivers…” — Kellie F.
  • “Hang out in @millerparkcha on a sunny day like today! ☀️” — @downtownchatt
  • Hike Craven’s House and watch the sunset.” — Michelle M.
  • “Church, hiking, free Creative Discovery night, free art museum night, art galleries, art festivals, music festivals, craft fairs, sculpture gardens, activities at the libraries, and so much more!” — Heather N.
  • “Hiking with the dogs at Enterprise South Nature Park.” — @bain_fnb
  • “Experience everything downtown Chattanooga has to offer with a FREE ride from ChattyWagon🚌” — @chattywagon
  • “The water stairs by the aquarium or water fountains in Coolidge with kids... always tires them out and is so relaxing!” — @britonalise

Are we missing your favorite free activity above? Let us know on our FB + Instagram posts.


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