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DOWNTOWN. The original Chattanooga Choo Choo made its first run from Cincinnati in 1880, but it wasn't until Glenn Miller sang about it that it became a nationwide novelty. Today you can still view an actual wood-burning train engine on display in the terminal station, which is now a 30-acre vacation complex. Several restaurants, shops, and a hotel make their home in this downtown attraction. Chattanooga's downtown CARTA tram isn't as glamorous a way to travel, but there is a stop right outside the terminal – and it's free.
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. This wildlife sanctuary, established in 1979, offers ample opportunity for bird watching, canoeing, hiking, and bicycling. Stroll the 1400-foot boardwalk that winds over wetlands and lowland forest, or visit the George S. Bryan Tree House, which was built in a hundred-year-old oak tree. Explore the herb garden, the "scent garden," or the "edible" garden to learn about indigenous plants in their many forms.
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Chattanooga Zoo
1254 E 3rd St, Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN 37404 · 423-697-1322
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WARNER PARK. This zoo had a modest start in 1937 when two rhesus monkeys were displayed. Today, over 140 animals call the zoo home. Represented are 4 species of primates, 7 species of reptiles, and 14 species of birds. What does this mean for a visitor? Jaguars and iguanas and monkeys – oh my! Favorite exhibits include a petting zoo with barnyard animals and long-time resident Hank the Chimpanzee.
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. This park was commissioned on August 19, 1890, making it the nation's first – and largest – National Military Park. Stroll the grounds on the free self-guided tour and you'll see cannons and monuments to soldiers on both sides. Or pay a slight fee and gain admission to the museum, where you can get a guided tour, examine the Fuller gun collection, and watch a movie about one of the longest and bloodiest battles fought during the Civil War.
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IMAX Theater
201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37401 · 423-266-4629
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DOWNTOWN. This IMAX theater boasts the largest screen in the country – and that means BIG! Speakers surround the seating area so viewers feel like they are part of the action. The Chattanooga IMAX is a partner with the Tennessee Aquarium, and package deals are available so that you can visit both attractions at a reduced rate. Call or visit the web site for current movies playing.
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Cameras ARE allowed in the southeast's busiest cavern. Choose from a variety of tours ranging in length from one hour to overnight. Visitors will see an incredible array of natural bridges, fossils, and the smooth passages of the Crystal Palace Room. Most tours do require some climbing and scooting, so be sure to inquire what is involved before you sign up. Admission fees vary for each additional challenge or length of time in the cave. Reservations are needed for most tours that take you deeper into the cave along with a group.
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Rock City
1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 · 706-820-2531
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. Pack your walking shoes if you want to See Rock City! A 4100-foot trail meanders among natural sandstone formations and passes a 90-foot waterfall. Not for the faint of heart, the 180-foot suspension bridge lets visitors get a bird's eye view of Chattanooga Valley. On a clear day, seven states (Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and of course, Tennessee) can be seen from the vantage at Lover's Leap. A gift shop and several snack bars are located along the trail, and there is a Mother Goose Village for the little ones.
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Ruby Falls
1720 S Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409 · 423-821-2544
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. The world's highest underground waterfall is located in Chattanooga, 1120 feet under Lookout Mountain. Visitors take an elevator down into the cavern and then follow a guide who points out formations such as the Texas-sized potato chip. The walk culminates in a lighted view of the 145-foot falls, named "Ruby" after the sweetheart of the man who found the underground wonder.
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DOWNTOWN. The world's largest freshwater aquarium is home to more than 9,000 creatures. The museum takes visitors on a tour of the Tennessee River ecosystem, from its genesis high in Appalachia to its mouth in the Mississippi Delta. Along the way you'll view alligators, ducks, frogs, eels, snakes, and otters, to name a few. There is also a lake sturgeon touch-pool. The tour through the aquarium is self-guided, but guides are located at every exhibit to answer questions.
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OUTSIDE TOWN. Pretend you are riding the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo during your excursion on a vintage train. Trips vary in length from one hour to all day. Both steam and diesel locomotives are used, and a movie at the station house explains the history and significance of both types of trains. A gift shop sells souvenirs and a dining room serves snacks.
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