Chattanooga, Tennessee for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Twin buildings on the Tennessee River contain two diverse ecosystems -- the ocean and a river. Each journey begins at the top of each building; children press their noses up to...
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Park
Coolidge Park
Chattanooga, TN
Getting to Coolidge Park is almost as fun as the park itself; the journey over the Tennessee River via the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge (just a stone's throw from the...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Creative Discovery Museum
Chattanooga, TN
The castle-like exterior gets a child's imagination going even before she enters the Creative Discovery Museum. Inside, kids dart from one area to the next, their curiosity unbridled and...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
Day 2
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Waterfall
- Hiking
Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, TN
Kids will love learning about the discovery of Ruby Falls: An old Indian tale told of a huge cavern and waterfalls existing deep within Lookout Mountain, so a team set...
-
- History Museum
- Special Collection
- Historical Landmark
- Train
Tennessee Valley Railroad
Chattanooga, TN
It's the ultimate scenic route, as a train hugs the Hiawassee River gorge, taking youngsters on the kind of journeys they've only read about. There are hour-long round-trips...
-
- American
- Burgers
- Seafood
- Fine Dining
- Family Dining
St. John's Meeting Place
Chattanooga, TN
It's not the typical kiddie hangout, but well-behaved kids are more than welcome at this casual version of the swanky establishment next door. No kid's menu, per se, but...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
Day 3
-
- History Museum
- Special Collection
- Historical Landmark
- Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga, GA
The battles for Chickamauga and Chattanooga are recalled at the two battlefields, which together make up the nation's first National Military Park. Hands-on and interactive exhibits bring the battles...
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Park
- Gold Panning
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Chattanooga, TN
One of the most diverse cave formations in the Southeast, Raccoon Mountain offers more than five miles of mapped passageways. Guided tours range from a 45-minute, school-aged appropriate...
-
- Boat Ride
- American
- Bakery
Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise
Chattanooga, TN
The Tom Sawyers in the family won't forget a cruise on the Tennessee River, and mom and dad will appreciate the bountiful buffet with healthy, kid-friendly choices that go...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
Chattanooga, Tennessee for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Twin buildings on the Tennessee River contain two diverse ecosystems -- the ocean and a river. Each journey begins at the top of each building; children press their noses up to...
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Park
Coolidge Park
Chattanooga, TN
Getting to Coolidge Park is almost as fun as the park itself; the journey over the Tennessee River via the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge (just a stone's throw from the...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Creative Discovery Museum
Chattanooga, TN
The castle-like exterior gets a child's imagination going even before she enters the Creative Discovery Museum. Inside, kids dart from one area to the next, their curiosity unbridled and...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
Day 2
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Waterfall
- Hiking
Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, TN
Kids will love learning about the discovery of Ruby Falls: An old Indian tale told of a huge cavern and waterfalls existing deep within Lookout Mountain, so a team set...
-
- History Museum
- Special Collection
- Historical Landmark
- Train
Tennessee Valley Railroad
Chattanooga, TN
It's the ultimate scenic route, as a train hugs the Hiawassee River gorge, taking youngsters on the kind of journeys they've only read about. There are hour-long round-trips...
-
- American
- Burgers
- Seafood
- Fine Dining
- Family Dining
St. John's Meeting Place
Chattanooga, TN
It's not the typical kiddie hangout, but well-behaved kids are more than welcome at this casual version of the swanky establishment next door. No kid's menu, per se, but...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
Day 3
-
- History Museum
- Special Collection
- Historical Landmark
- Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga, GA
The battles for Chickamauga and Chattanooga are recalled at the two battlefields, which together make up the nation's first National Military Park. Hands-on and interactive exhibits bring the battles...
-
- Roadside Landmark
- Park
- Gold Panning
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Chattanooga, TN
One of the most diverse cave formations in the Southeast, Raccoon Mountain offers more than five miles of mapped passageways. Guided tours range from a 45-minute, school-aged appropriate...
-
- Boat Ride
- American
- Bakery
Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise
Chattanooga, TN
The Tom Sawyers in the family won't forget a cruise on the Tennessee River, and mom and dad will appreciate the bountiful buffet with healthy, kid-friendly choices that go...
-
- Hotel / Motel
The Chattanoogan
Chattanooga, TN
Older kids (and mom and dad) will prefer the big-city feel of The Chattanoogan, with its roof-top pool and lush bedrooms with mountain and city views. Two-bedroom...
