The best things to do in Chattanooga

18 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Concord Golf Club

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Concord Golf Club is a relaxed 18-hole, par 67 public course that keeps things simple. Short layout, welcoming dress code, and walk-up only…

1207 Radmoor Ln

Concord Golf Club is a relaxed 18-hole, par 67 public course that keeps things simple. Short layout, welcoming dress code, and walk-up only means you can sneak in swings after work or a long lunch, then feel good about supporting a local course under fresh management making steady improvements.

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Family-friendly indoor recreation center offering go karts, rock climbing, and trampolines.

2020 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 182

Family-friendly indoor recreation center offering go karts, rock climbing, and trampolines.

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Black Creek Club

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Private golf club offering a world-class course, a clubhouse, and events.

4700 Cummings Cove Dr

Private golf club offering a world-class course, a clubhouse, and events.

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Topgolf Chattanooga

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

490 Camp Jordan Pkwy (East Ridge)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Tennessee Aquarium

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Waterfront complex with sea & river animals, birds & butterflies, plus interactive shows & cruises.

1 Broad St

Waterfront complex with sea & river animals, birds & butterflies, plus interactive shows & cruises.

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

2000 Hamilton Pl Blvd

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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Escape game center featuring multiple themed rooms where teams of players solve puzzles and look for clues to escape.

432 Market St #204

Escape game center featuring multiple themed rooms where teams of players solve puzzles and look for clues to escape.

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SOAKya Water Park

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Seasonal family waterpark with rides at varying excitement levels for kids & adults.

1730 Lakeview Dr (Rossville)

Seasonal family waterpark with rides at varying excitement levels for kids & adults.

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Membership-only country club with a golf course, plus facilities for dining, weddings, and events.

1511 Riverview Rd

Membership-only country club with a golf course, plus facilities for dining, weddings, and events.

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33-acre parkland showcasing large, contemporary sculptures in open, grassy surroundings.

1800 Polk St

33-acre parkland showcasing large, contemporary sculptures in open, grassy surroundings.

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Outdoor recreation complex with bumper cars, mini-golf courses & batting cages, open spring-fall.

5918 Brainerd Rd

Outdoor recreation complex with bumper cars, mini-golf courses & batting cages, open spring-fall.

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Private course with a challenging layout and scenic vistas.

2638, 1730 Wood Nymph Trail (Lookout Mountain)

Private course with a challenging layout and scenic vistas.

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Flat course featuring wide open greens and fairways as well as views of Lookout Mountain.

381 Moccasin Bend Rd

Flat course featuring wide open greens and fairways as well as views of Lookout Mountain.

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Ruby Falls

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An underground waterfall is the main draw of this guided cave tour with gift shops & cafes.

1720 Scenic Hwy

An underground waterfall is the main draw of this guided cave tour with gift shops & cafes.

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Modern bowling alley also offering a large bar & grill, video arcade & laser tag under one roof.

5518 Brainerd Rd

Modern bowling alley also offering a large bar & grill, video arcade & laser tag under one roof.

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Games center with 5 themed, one-hour escape room challenges for teams of 8 people.

224 Broad St

Games center with 5 themed, one-hour escape room challenges for teams of 8 people.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

7455 Commons Blvd

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Chattanooga Zoo

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This educational wildlife park houses a large collection of species from around the globe.

301 N Holtzclaw Ave

This educational wildlife park houses a large collection of species from around the globe.

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