The best things to do in Cleveland

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From horse and livestock shows to concerts, festivals, and the annual Bacon Festival, Tri State Exhibition Center keeps Cleveland buzzing…

200 Natures Trail SW (McDonald)

From horse and livestock shows to concerts, festivals, and the annual Bacon Festival, Tri State Exhibition Center keeps Cleveland buzzing year-round. The sprawling 92-acre nonprofit hosts indoor and outdoor arenas, barns, and a therapeutic riding program, so peek at the calendar and go see what’s happening this week.

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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 (Chattanooga)

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 (Chattanooga)

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

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

2000 Hamilton Pl Blvd (Chattanooga)

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

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NOOGA Splash

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Inflatable water park offering slides, climbing, and other activities, plus life jackets and lifeguards.

2389 Gold Point Cir N (Hixson)

Inflatable water park offering slides, climbing, and other activities, plus life jackets and lifeguards.

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

1511 Riverview Rd (Chattanooga)

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

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

5918 Brainerd Rd (Chattanooga)

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

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Part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, this 7,100-yard course winds through a scenic state park.

8919 Harrison Bay Rd (Harrison)

Part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, this 7,100-yard course winds through a scenic state park.

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

5518 Brainerd Rd (Chattanooga)

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

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

7455 Commons Blvd (Chattanooga)

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

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Family-friendly bowling alley with an arcade, a snack bar and a restaurant, plus lanes for bowling leagues.

2739 Keith St NW

Family-friendly bowling alley with an arcade, a snack bar and a restaurant, plus lanes for bowling leagues.

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The Honors Course

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First-class golf course with reviews praising the staff.

9603 Lee Hwy (Ooltewah)

First-class golf course with reviews praising the staff.

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