Visit Southside Historic District: 2025 Southside Historic District, Chattanooga Travel Guide

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I recently passed through Chattanooga, Tennessee. I decided to visit the Choo Choo while there.

Chattanooga Choo Choo

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.

Chattanooga Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Chattanooga Brewing Company during your travels to Chattanooga. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cute little seahorse hanging out being photogenic.

Tennessee Aquarium

Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

Surprisingly, it is a great zoo. I expected the variety of animals to be small because the admission price is so cheap, but it turns out that it's a terrific value.

Chattanooga Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.

Raccoon Caverns has some amazing rock formations. They offer tours ranging from 45 minutes to 6 hours or more. You can even stay in the caverns overnight!

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Explore the great outdoors at Raccoon Mountain Caverns and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Other neighborhoods around Southside Historic District

Jefferson Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Jefferson Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Choo Choo and Chattanooga Brewing Company.

Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Chattanooga

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A noteworthy feature of Downtown Chattanooga is its must-see aquarium. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

MLK University

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MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.

Chattanooga Riverfront

Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Creative Discovery Museum.

Highland Park

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Though Highland Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.

North Chattanooga

While visiting North Chattanooga, you might make a stop by sights like Coolidge Park and Tennessee River.

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