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Shop Local Guide: Holiday Edition 2022

With the holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering where you can find the perfect gifts for all the people in your life. Luckily, we’ve rounded up many of the best places in Chattanooga where you can do all your holiday shopping while supporting small, locally owned businesses. ...

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Chattanooga Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Events

When it comes to autumnal traditions, there are few that are more well-loved than trick-or-treating. However, Chattanooga isn’t a small city, so it can be hard to know the best places to go to show off your costumes and collect candy with your kids. Luckily, we’ve compiled the best places ...
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Trail Running in the Scenic City

Chattanooga’s nickname as the Scenic City is well-deserved. While known for its mountains and the Tennessee River that runs straight through downtown, there are so many ways to take in the city’s epic views and stunning scenery – and one of the best ways to do that is with a ...

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Chattanooga’s 15 Must-Try Dishes

Here in the Scenic City, we’re fortunate to have an ever-expanding culinary scene, but there are some foods that every local should try at least once. These are the dishes that make an impression, that keeps customers coming back again and again. Keep reading for 15 of the best things ...

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Chattanooga’s Art Galleries

Chattanooga isn’t just for foodies and nature enthusiasts – the city is also an art lover’s haven. Art galleries displaying everything from traditional to more contemporary pieces can be found across the Scenic City. Some of these galleries boast an established presence, while others have cropped up in the last ...

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A Kid’s Guide to Chattanooga

You may have heard of all the adult experiences Chattanooga has to offer, but where do you take the kids? Thankfully, the Scenic City provides many family and kid-friendly activities that children will be sure to remember for years to come! Here are just a few places that would be ...

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Food & Drink at The Moxy

One of the Scenic City’s most adventurous hotels is the Moxy – a mix between your favorite bar, your best friend’s backyard, a luxurious (but affordable!) hotel, and an artsy event space all in one! The Moxy isn’t just a hotel, it’s an experience. Moxy Hotels pride themselves on having ...

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Where to Stay in Chattanooga: Lookout Valley

Trying to figure out where to stay when you go on vacation can be one of the most overwhelming parts of planning a trip. It can be even more difficult if you have never traveled to your destination before. If Chattanooga is on your radar, staying in nearby Lookout Valley ...

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Boat Rentals 101

Chattanooga is home to several beautiful bodies of water, perfect for visitors and locals alike to enjoy and explore! But you can’t exactly cruise down the Tennessee River or ride across Chickamauga Lake without a boat, now, can you? Luckily for all you aquatic adventurers, there are a few places ...

Farm to Table Movement in Chattanooga

Where is your food coming from? This is an important question, but it’s often difficult to answer. Luckily, Chattanooga is full of incredible restaurants that can answer that question with ease due to their relationships with local farmers, who supply them with delicious, high-quality ingredients that their guests can feel ...

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Where to Watch Football in Chattanooga

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and no, we aren’t talking about Christmas. It’s football time in the South, a special time of year when sports fans become glued to their screens for hours every weekend … unless, of course, they’ve secured tickets to the latest matchup. ...

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Areas of Chattanooga: What to do & Where to stay

Chattanooga is a vibrant, exciting city that is perfect for a short weekend trip or a weeklong vacation. The bustling neighborhoods that make up the Scenic City each have their own voice and style – there’s something for everyone. No matter which part of town you’ve decided to visit ...

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