{"id":74875,"date":"2025-10-04T12:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T19:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/?p=74875"},"modified":"2025-10-29T21:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:46:31","slug":"chattanooga-weekend-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/chattanooga-weekend-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway Itinerary for Chattanooga, Tennessee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2dca0da6 gb-headline-text\">Planning a getaway to Chattanooga, Tennessee doesn\u2019t have to be stressful\u2014I\u2019ve made it east with this perfect weekend itinerary. Nicknamed the \u201cScenic City\u201d for its river views and surrounding mountains, Chattanooga is full of bucket list experiences, from historic attractions to outdoorsy adventures and an amazing food scene. Lonely Planet named it the <strong><em>Best in the U.S.<\/em><\/strong> and The New York Times listed it among the <strong><em>Top 45 Places to Go<\/em><\/strong> in the world, and it&#8217;s easy to see why. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d2892ac\">\n\n<p><strong>Want Quick Details? Here\u2019s a snapshot of a perfect weekend itinerary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Friday<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check into <strong>Kinley Chattanooga<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <strong>Tennessee Aquarium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at <strong>2nd American<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After Dinner Cocktail at <strong>Company<\/strong> (the Kinley Speakeasy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Saturday<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast at <strong>Niedlov&#8217;s Cafe &amp; Bakery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <strong>Ruby Falls<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Rock City Gardens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch at <strong>1885 Grill<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride the <strong>Lookout Mountain Incline&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a Cocktail Making Class with <strong>Chatt Taste<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at <strong>Wooden City<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocktails at <strong>Home Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sunday<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakfast at <strong>Milk &amp; Honey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <strong>Sculpture Fields<\/strong> at Montague Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Bessie Smith Cultural Center<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch at <strong>Main Street Meats<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste at the <strong>Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinks at <strong>50\/50 Wine Bar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner at <strong>Stir<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eee8c392\">\n\n<p>Here\u2019s my video of this itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Chattanooga, Tennessee\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/70Vu9V0XWmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fall<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>spring <\/em><\/strong>are usually the best seasons in Chattanooga\u2014cooler weather and fewer crowds. I went in early <strong><em>September<\/em><\/strong> and had perfect weather for me, with lows in the 50s and highs in the low 80s\u2014ideal for exploring without sweating buckets. <strong><em>Summer<\/em><\/strong> can get HOT (think\u2026 bring-extra-deodorant hot), with highs often in the 90s, but it\u2019s a fun time for river activities. <strong><em>Winter <\/em><\/strong>is generally mild, but a little chilly with highs in the 50s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting around Chattanooga is easy! Downtown and most districts are very walkable, and you\u2019ve got options like Uber or plenty of public parking if you rent a car (I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\">Expedia<\/a> if you do!). One of the best ways to explore the heart of the city is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocarta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downtown Electric Shuttle<\/a>\u2014a free, eco-friendly ride that stops every block from the Chattanooga Choo Choo to the Tennessee Aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Chattanooga-Hotels-Kinley-Chattanooga.h60885445.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kinley Chattanooga<\/span><\/a> ($$)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kinley Chattanooga feels like the kind of boutique hotel that is stylish without being stuffy, modern without losing its warmth. And the location? Perfect\u2014you\u2019re right in the Southside, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and murals that make exploring easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the start, it\u2019s the details that grab you. At check-in, I was offered citrus water and cookies (a small gesture, but tell me that doesn\u2019t instantly make you feel at home). The lobby bar, the Exchange, shifts effortlessly from a laid-back coffee spot in the morning to a cocktail lounge at night. And tucked away behind it all is Company, a speakeasy-style hideout perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My room, the Market Street Suite, was spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with light, a sofa and coffee table for lounging, and a bed that made sleeping-in dangerously tempting. It was the kind of room you actually want to spend time in, not just crash after a long day. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Chattanooga-Hotels-Kinley-Chattanooga.h60885445.Hotel-Information\">Check best pricing<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74881\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room1-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kinley Chattanooga Room Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room1-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room1-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Exchange.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74880\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Exchange-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kinley Chattanooga Exchange Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Exchange-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Exchange-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Exchange.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Cafe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74879\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Cafe-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kinley Chattanooga Cafe\" class=\"wp-image-74879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Cafe-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Cafe-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Cafe.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74878\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kinley Chattanooga Room\" class=\"wp-image-74878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kinley-Chattanooga-Room.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Hotel Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Chattanooga-Hotels-The-Read-House.h22491.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Read House<\/span><\/a> ($$): The Read House is Chattanooga\u2019s glamorous Gatsby-era hotel with an elegant chophouse and billiards bar. For a thrill, visit Room 311\u2014rumor has it a 1927 murder left behind some ghostly guests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/the-edwin-autograph-collection.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Edwin Hotel<\/span><\/a> ($$$): The Edwin Hotel blends Chattanooga luxury with Southern charm on the riverfront, featuring modern loft-style rooms, art-filled interiors, standout dining at Whitebird, and rooftop cocktails with a view at Whiskey Thief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/treetophideaways.com\/rubyfalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Treetop Hideaway at Ruby Falls<\/span><\/a> ($$$$): Ever dreamed of sleeping in a grown-up treehouse? Treetop Hideaways at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain blends rustic charm, nostalgia, and modern luxury for a true bucket list stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Chattanooga-Hotels-The-Hotel-Chalet-At-The-Choo-Choo.h99336290.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hotel Chalet<\/span><\/a> ($$): Sleep in a vintage train car at Hotel Chalet, part of the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Restored Pullman cars now offer cozy, stylish, modern rooms for a true bucket-list stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seerockcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rock City<\/a> is part natural wonder, part whimsical playground. Wander the Enchanted Trail past massive rock formations, an almost 100-foot tall waterfall, and the Swing-A-Long Bridge that is is nearly 200 feet long! Also, don\u2019t miss the Fairyland Caverns, hobbit-like doorways, and quirky photo ops around every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With views that stretch across seven states, it\u2019s kitschy, fabulous, and totally Instagram-worthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\u279e Note: We spend just over an hour at Rock City and got a great preview of all the things, but it\u2019s worth planning for extra time or a second visit to really enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74882\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rock City Gardens Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-Georgia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74883\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-Georgia-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rock City Gardens Georgia Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-Georgia-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-Georgia-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rock-City-Gardens-Georgia.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruby Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 7,000 caves in Chattanooga and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubyfalls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruby Falls<\/a> is one of the showstoppers. It&#8217;s home to the deepest commercial cave and the tallest underground waterfall open to the public. The guided tour takes you 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain to a thundering 145-foot waterfall (it\u2019s totally worth the half-mile walk each way!).The cave itself is still active, so expect a few drips along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-Cave.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74884\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-Cave-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ruby Falls Cave\" class=\"wp-image-74884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-Cave-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-Cave-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-Cave.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74885\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ruby Falls\" class=\"wp-image-74885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ruby-Falls.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocktail Making Class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to shake (or stir) cocktails like a pro, the mixology class with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatttaste.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chatt Taste<\/a> is a must. Led by an expert mixologist, you\u2019ll craft creative drinks using fresh, local ingredients while picking up insider tips along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my class, we made two cocktails\u2014an <strong><em>Apple Cider Bourbon Smash<\/em><\/strong> and a <strong><em>Vanilla Chai White Russian<\/em><\/strong> (the latter was my favorite!). It\u2019s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and plenty of sipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\">\u279e Note: Chatt Taste also offers food tours through Chattanooga\u2019s Southside, MLK, and Downtown neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cocktail-Making-Class.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74886\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Cocktail-Making-Class-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cocktail Making Class\" class=\"wp-image-74886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Cocktail-Making-Class-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, 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https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cocktail-Making-Class-Chattanooga.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tennessee Aquarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tnaqua.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Aquarium<\/a> takes you on a journey from the mountains to the sea, with two separate buildings to explore: <em>River Journey<\/em> for freshwater habitats (think otters, alligators, and giant catfish) and <em>Ocean Journey<\/em> for saltwater wonders like penguins, stingrays, sharks, and a walk-through butterfly garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I especially loved all the different turtles and the striking artwork made from ocean plastics by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washedashore.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washed Ashore<\/a>, a nonprofit turning pollution into powerful art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74888\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tennessee Aquarium Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-Stingrays.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74889\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-Stingrays-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tennessee Aquarium Stingrays Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-Stingrays-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-Stingrays-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tennessee-Aquarium-Stingrays.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lookout Mountain Incline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ridetheincline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lookout Mountain Incline Railway<\/a> isn\u2019t called \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Amazing Mile\u201d for nothing\u2014it\u2019s the steepest passenger railway in the world, with a 72.7% grade. The ride itself is quick but thrilling, with panoramic views of the valley that I found was best enjoyed from the back seats going up and the front coming down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your ride, swing by <a href=\"https:\/\/clumpies.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorz6nkL-Mjcfc-rq_X6lWxMzKJrEMMJDPk7p1Q_W8Wl7XPeIFEA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clumpies Ice Cream Co.<\/a> at the Lower Station\u2014I sampled the chai latte but couldn\u2019t resist the espresso chocolate chunk (because, chocolate). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Train.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74890\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Train-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lookout Mountain Incline Train\" class=\"wp-image-74890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Train-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Train-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Train.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74891\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline_-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lookout Mountain Incline_\" class=\"wp-image-74891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline_-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline_-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-Incline_.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"74892\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View.jpg\" alt=\"Lookout Mountain View\" class=\"wp-image-74892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Lookout-Mountain-View-500x375.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sculpture Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sculpturefields.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sculpture Fields<\/a> is a 33-acre sculpture park on Chattanooga\u2019s Southside\u2014the largest in the Southeast\u2014where art and nature collide. With more than 70 world-class, large-scale sculptures set against the backdrop of Lookout Mountain, it\u2019s the perfect spot for a walk, picnic, or even yoga under the open sky. Best part? It\u2019s free, dog-friendly, and open dawn to dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-39780470\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-39780470\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sculpture-Fields-at-Montague-Park_.jpg\" alt=\"Sculpture Fields at Montague Park_\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sculpture-Fields-at-Montague-Park_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Sculpture-Fields-at-Montague-Park_-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Sculpture-Fields-at-Montague-Park_-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Sculpture-Fields-at-Montague-Park_-500x375.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2014, <a href=\"https:\/\/chattanoogawhiskey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chattanooga Whiskey<\/a> was the first distillery in Chattanooga in over a century, and the tour walks you through the whole process before ending with a tasting of six whiskeys. My favorite? The <strong><em>Intergalactic Comet Crusher<\/em><\/strong>\u2014described as \u201clike having your brains smashed out by a bag of lemons dipped in 42-karat gold.\u201d Oddly enough, I was into it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e2327dc5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e2327dc5\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chattanooga-Whiskey-Experimental-Distillery.jpg\" alt=\"Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chattanooga-Whiskey-Experimental-Distillery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Chattanooga-Whiskey-Experimental-Distillery-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Chattanooga-Whiskey-Experimental-Distillery-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Chattanooga-Whiskey-Experimental-Distillery-500x375.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bessie Smith Cultural Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bessiesmithcc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bessie Smith Cultural Center<\/a> celebrates the city\u2019s rich Black heritage and the life of Bessie Smith, Chattanooga\u2019s own \u201cEmpress of the Blues.\u201d Founded in 1982 by a group of visionary leaders, the museum showcases African American contributions to the community through art, education, research, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-faf149d2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-faf149d2\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Bessie Smith Cultural Center\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Bessie-Smith-Cultural-Center-500x375.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chattanooga Restaurants to Eat At<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2nd American Restaurant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed in a historic early 20th-century brick building, 2nd American is a modern love letter to the classic Sunday family dinner. Chef Daniel Lindley draws on childhood meals, where every entr\u00e9e came with a big bowl of mashed potatoes to share (yep\u2014you\u2019ll get one at your table!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We sampled a bit of everything, but the standouts were the <strong><em>tomato pie<\/em><\/strong> with Kenny\u2019s Farmhouse fromage blanc and the scallops with crab, okra, cherry tomatoes, cornbread crumble, and corn gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Tomato-Pie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74896\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Tomato-Pie-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"2nd American Tomato Pie\" class=\"wp-image-74896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Tomato-Pie-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Tomato-Pie-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Tomato-Pie.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Chattanooga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74897\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Chattanooga-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"2nd American Chattanooga Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Chattanooga-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Chattanooga-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2nd-American-Chattanooga.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Street Meats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Part butcher shop, part restaurant, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainstreetmeatschatt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Main Street Meats<\/a> menu leans into locally sourced meats\u2014think house-made salami, rustic p\u00e2t\u00e9, and smoky sausages with a Southern twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went for the <strong><em>local beef burger<\/em><\/strong> (ground fresh daily) and it was perfect. But the real surprise? The <strong><em>pork rinds<\/em><\/strong> that literally melt in your mouth and the <strong><em>potato salad<\/em><\/strong>, which might just be the BEST I\u2019ve ever had (imagine mashed potato meets potato salad with bacon and dijon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e824d1e6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e824d1e6\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-Street-Meats.jpg\" alt=\"Main Street Meats\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-Street-Meats.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Main-Street-Meats-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Main-Street-Meats-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Main-Street-Meats-500x375.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wooden City Chattanooga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodencitychattanooga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooden City Chattanooga<\/a> is the perfect mix of creative cocktails, wood-fired comfort food, and warm hospitality right in the heart of downtown. We started with the house-cured <strong><em>salmon toas<\/em><\/strong>t with beet relish and egg mousse\u2014and it was as pretty as it was delicious. I also loved the <strong><em>summer green<\/em><\/strong>s salad with watermelon, cucumber and feta, but&nbsp; the <strong><em>wood-fired bone marrow<\/em><\/strong> stole the show. The pizzas looked incredible too, and I\u2019m already planning to go back to try one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Pizza.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74899\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Pizza-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wooden City Pizza\" class=\"wp-image-74899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Pizza-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Pizza-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Pizza.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Restaurant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74900\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Restaurant-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wooden City Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-74900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Restaurant-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Restaurant-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wooden-City-Restaurant.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STIR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stirchattanooga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STIR<\/a> is a sleek spot at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Terminal Station, blending modern vibes with a touch of history. Their cocktails are next-level, made with artisanal ice and local ingredients, and the seafood is just as impressive. I loved the<strong><em> whipped feta<\/em><\/strong> starter, and my <strong><em>seared tuna<\/em><\/strong> over pineapple fried rice with asparagus was a standout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1885 Grill&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the charming St. Elmo neighborhood, <a href=\"https:\/\/1885grill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1885 Grill<\/a> serves up Southern coastal favorites with plenty of local flair. The <strong><em>chicken wings<\/em><\/strong> are their claim to fame\u2014double fried, tossed in Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, and good enough to have at least a dozen trophies by the bar proving it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niedlov&#8217;s Cafe &amp; Bakery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/niedlovs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niedlov\u2019s<\/a> has been Chattanooga\u2019s go-to artisan bakery since 2002, known for hand-crafted breads made with organic flours and no shortcuts. The space feels warm and local, with everything made fresh daily. I went for the <strong><em>avocado toast<\/em><\/strong> with local eggs (of course!) and it was one of the best I\u2019ve had anywhere. Don\u2019t miss the scruffin (so good!) or the vibrant artwork on the patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Avocado-Toast.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74901\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Avocado-Toast-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Niedlov_s Cafe &amp; Bakery Avocado Toast Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Avocado-Toast-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Avocado-Toast-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Avocado-Toast.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Interior.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74902\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Interior-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Niedlov_s Cafe &amp; Bakery Interior\" class=\"wp-image-74902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Interior-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Interior-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Niedlov_s-Cafe-Bakery-Interior.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milk &amp; Honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milkandhoneychattanooga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk &amp; Honey<\/a> is a hip, casual spot for breakfast or brunch, serving coffee, pastries, gelato, and all the classics, seven days a week. I went for the <strong><em>avocado toast<\/em><\/strong> with tomato jam, caramelized onions, arugula, and sunny-side-up eggs on sourdough. But, the cinnamon roll, made with soft brioche and cream cheese icing, looked irresistible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74903\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Milk &amp; Honey\" class=\"wp-image-74903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-Avocado-Toast.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74904\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-Avocado-Toast-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Milk &amp; Honey Avocado Toast\" class=\"wp-image-74904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-Avocado-Toast-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-Avocado-Toast-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Milk-Honey-Avocado-Toast.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Coyote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/littlecoyote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Coyota<\/a> is a St. Elmo BBQ hotspot where house-made tortillas, slow-smoked meats, and bold cocktails come together in a fiery, flavorful celebration of Chef Erik Niel\u2019s Texas roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Bistro &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easybistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Bistro<\/a> is a chic French-inspired bistro in a renovated bottling plant, serving seasonal Southern-French fare, a nationally recognized wine and cocktail program, and fresh seafood from all three coasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocktail &amp; Wine Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company (Kinley Hotel)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked behind a secret bookshelf in the Kinley Hotel lobby, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.companychattanooga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Company<\/a> is a speakeasy-style retreat with low lights, small tables, and a private, cozy vibe. The cocktails are inventive and made with care, and the whole hidden entrance experience feels like you\u2019ve stumbled upon a well-kept secret in Chattanooga.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-34d50144\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-34d50144\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Company-Speakeasy.jpg\" alt=\"Company Speakeasy\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Company-Speakeasy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Company-Speakeasy-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Company-Speakeasy-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whiskey Thief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskeythiefchattanooga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whiskey Thief<\/a> at The Edwin Hotel is Chattanooga\u2019s only rooftop bar, and trust me\u2014you\u2019ll want to grab a seat here. With sweeping city views and over 100 whiskeys on the menu, it\u2019s the perfect spot to sip something smooth while soaking in the skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOME Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homebarchatt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HOME Bar<\/a> is all about comfort, camaraderie, and Southern hospitality, with exposed brick, warm lighting, and a cozy vibe that instantly makes you feel at ease. The menu is simple but expertly executed\u2014I had my first-ever <strong><em>gimlet<\/em><\/strong> here, and it was delicious. Also, you\u2019ll want to check out the cool artwork on display, many made by one of the owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74906\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Home Bar\" class=\"wp-image-74906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-Chattanooga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74907\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-Chattanooga-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Home Bar Chattanooga Annette\" class=\"wp-image-74907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-Chattanooga-768x1024.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-Chattanooga-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Home-Bar-Chattanooga.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">50\/50 Wine Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiftyfiftywinebar.com\">50\/50 Wine Bar <\/a>is the perfect spot when you\u2019re in the mood to sip something smooth. Located inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo on Station Street, it\u2019s got cozy couches and a patio that\u2019s perfect for people-watching. Their menu leans into wines, martinis, and shareable bites like local cheese and dessert boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chattanooga Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have some extra time, try one of these great tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Chattanooga\/2-Hour-Food-Tour-in-Chattanoogas-Beautiful-West-Village\/d27404-238342P1\">Downto<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Chattanooga\/2-Hour-Food-Tour-in-Chattanoogas-Beautiful-West-Village\/d27404-238342P1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">w<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Chattanooga\/2-Hour-Food-Tour-in-Chattanoogas-Beautiful-West-Village\/d27404-238342P1\">n Chattanooga Food Tour<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Led by the same team behind the cocktail-making class at Chatt Taste, this small-group guided tour lets you sample the best of Chattanooga\u2019s food scene across three curated itineraries\u2014West Village, Electric Bike Lunch, or Art and Southern Cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Chattanooga\/Chickamauga-Dam-Lock-Through-Kayak-Tour-with-Chattanooga-Guided-Adventures\/d27404-310725P1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour by Chattanooga<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Paddle through the impressive Chickamauga Dam lock on this three-hour guided kayak tour, where you\u2019ll experience the thrill of slowly descending 50 feet before returning to the Tennessee River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-edb82fe8\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ea27839a gb-headline-text\">Traveling Soon? Use my Favorite Resources for Booking Your Trip!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Flight<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia<\/a> is my favorite flight search engine, because it checks dozens of airlines so you can easily find the best fare deals. You can also select &#8216;Watch Prices&#8217; to get an email alert when the prices change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Accommodations<\/strong><br>I use both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=1250897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Booking.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia<\/a> for hotels, because each offers a couple different hotel choices and I like to compare the reviews on each one. If you have a group or are  looking for more of a home atmosphere, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirBNB<\/a> that has houses, apartments and even just a room for rent in every price range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Your Rental Car<\/strong><br>If love the freedom to explore like I do, driving from place to place is the best option! I always book with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RentalCars.com<\/a> <em>(it&#8217;s part of booking.com)<\/em> for the best prices and top brand options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Book Some Fun Tours!<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00119334&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Viator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=TG89VQ1&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Get Your Guide<\/a> are my go-to search engines for cool bucket list experiences! Each one can have different tours, so check both\u2014why limit yourself, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Don\u2019t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br>Travel can be unpredictable. Whether it\u2019s a last-minute cancellation, an injury, or (ugh) theft, things happen. That\u2019s why I recommend never leaving the country without travel insurance. Here are my faves: <a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=26058307&amp;utm_source=26058307&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Safety Wing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/usa\/travel-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">World Nomads<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Get Packing &amp; Travel Essentials Ready<\/strong><br>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/bucketlistjourney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bucket List Journey Amazon Store<\/a> to find all <em>my favorite<\/em> travel essentials. Everything from Packing cubes, to travel adapters and toiletry containers to walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>*Lastly, check <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel.state.gov<\/a> for visa requirements and safety information. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-global-color-7-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-global-color-7-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Save this Post to Pinterest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7e7693bb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7e7693bb\" src=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Weekend-Getaway-Itinerary-for-Chattanooga-Tennessee-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Weekend Getaway Itinerary for Chattanooga, Tennessee\" title=\"Chattanooga, Tennessee Pinterest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Weekend-Getaway-Itinerary-for-Chattanooga-Tennessee-scaled.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Weekend-Getaway-Itinerary-for-Chattanooga-Tennessee-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Weekend-Getaway-Itinerary-for-Chattanooga-Tennessee-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/bucketlistjourney.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Weekend-Getaway-Itinerary-for-Chattanooga-Tennessee-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best itinerary for a long weekend in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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