10 experiential gifts for everyone on your list

Take the guess work out of what to get friends and family this holiday season with our local wellness gift guide.

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Your friends and family members will love these local experience-based gifts (like an afternoon at Topgolf).

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Happy Holidays, Nooga. We’ve curated a list of 10 local experience-based gifts for everyone in your life — from the wellness warriors to the sports fans, outdoorsy friends, and more.

Not only will your friends and family get joy out of these local experiential gifts, but you’ll feel the positive impacts generosity and gift-giving can have on your overall well-being. We call that a win-win.

For the sporty ones

For the outdoorsy ones

  • Chattanooga Zoo Membership | $60-$130 | For the friend that loves the outdoors and wildlife, gift a Chattanooga Zoo membership. A membership will give them access to the zoo year-round, plus special members-only savings + benefits.
  • Ocoee River Deluxe Rafting Trip | $100-$120 | For outdoorsy thrill-seekers, gift a deluxe whitewater rafting trip with Adventures Unlimited. This half-day experience features a 10-mile raft on the Ocoee River class four rapids, plus a break for lunch.

For the “serious about self-care” ones

For the wellness ones

  • Yoga Class Package | $85-$170 | For the yogis in your life (or anyone who needs a little extra zen) grab a 5-class or 10-class pack from Southern Soul Yoga — a local studio that specializes in heated power yoga.
  • Local Cooking Class Gift Certificate | $70-$90+ | A gift certificate for a local cooking class is a chef’s kiss for your wellness + foodie friends. The Sweet & Savory Classroom offers fun, interactive, and educational cooking classes for your friend to test their culinary skills + make a delicious meal.
  • Guided Hiking Tour | $80-$155 | Wellness warriors can make memories as they move with this gift. An Experience Chattanooga gift card can be used on a private guided hiking tour, with options for various skill levels + experiences available.
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