Now that the warmer temps are here to stay (but before it gets too hot), we’re planning to get outside as much as possible.
In fact, we’ve made an itinerary for spending an entire day outdoors without having to head inside until night falls (but after attending Nightfall, of course).
Morning
Start your day by heading to one of these local coffee shops with outdoor patios. Bonus points if you choose an option where you can order without stepping inside, like Be Caffeinated (drive-thru).
From there, rent a bike via Bike Chattanooga (there’s probably a station near whichever coffee shop you choose) and head to the Riverwalk for a ride.
Afternoon
Depending on where you end your ride, we’ve got lunch options with outdoor patios. If you park the bike at...
- Curtain Pole Road | Walk back ~one mile for Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
- High Street + East 2nd Street | Tony’s Pasta Shop and Trattoria
- Springhill Suites | Scottie’s on the River
- Blue Goose Hollow | Parkway Pourhouse | Pro tip: Stop by the bathrooms at the Blue Goose Hollow trailhead to avoid walking into an official establishment for a bathroom break. It still counts as being outdoors in our book.
After eating, spend the afternoon window shopping on Frazier Avenue or relaxing in Coolidge Park. Those who ate on the south side of the river can take a leisurely stroll over Veteran’s Bridge to get there — it’s undergone improvements for walkability during Walnut Street Bridge’s closure.
Evening
All that time outside makes you thirsty, huh? Grab a drink at one of these bars and breweries with outdoor seating — we can’t say no to a garden cocktail at The Rosecomb.
End your day outdoors by heading to Trenton, GA to watch a movie under the stars at The Wildnerness Theater, then thank your lucky stars that you live in a region where getting outside is this easy + enjoyable.
Workday tips
Stuck behind a screen when the weather’s nicest? Check out these options for a little outdoor time during the work week:
- Head to Miller Park for the “Take a Break” program, where you can sit in the park and grab lunch from food trucks.
- Bring the laptop outdoors to one of these spots with WiFi.
- Stay tuned for upcoming Basecamp networking events with the Enterprise Center — oftentimes, they’ll take place outdoors.
