Chattanooga lies where the Appalachian Mountains meet the Cumberland Plateau. Known as the "scenic city," it offers stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The travel guide, Lonely Planet recently, named Chattanooga the "Best in the U.S." and one of "10 U.S. Destinations You Need to See in 2018."

This city burst onto the international scene in 1941, when Glen Miller wrote the hit song "Chattanooga Choo Choo." The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is often called a "moving museum," as it takes visitors on a tour of the landscape onboard a steam engine.

The name "Chattanooga" comes from the Creek Native American words meaning "rock coming to a point." With its mountainous landscapes and rushing rivers, Chattanooga is a dream for those who love the outdoors. This city offers some of the best hiking, rock-climbing, and mountain biking in the area.

For something a bit more slow-paced, take a stroll along the thirteen-mile riverwalk on the banks of the Tennessee River. Chattanooga offers the world's largest freshwater aquarium, the Tennessee Aquarium. Here you will discover over 9,000 different species of fish, birds, and animals.

The Hunter Museum of American Art provides visitors with one of the largest collections of American art in the country. Chattanooga also hosts the Bluff View Art District, which is home to many galleries showcasing local talent.

Take your kids to the Creative Discovery Museum where you will find hands-on exhibits designed to spark the curiosity of your young ones. When talking about any city in Tennessee, you can't fail to mention barbecue and whiskey. Venture over to the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery. Here you can take a tour of its distillery to discover how Tennessee's most famous beverage is created.

After you have had your fill of local whiskey, it is time for the main event: barbecue. Chattanooga has no shortage of excellent barbecue joints sure to leave you satisfied. If barbecue is too messy for you, sample some old-fashioned southern fried chicken at one of the many locally owned eateries.

Finish off your night with a stop at one of Chattanooga's live music venues. Cut a rug and burn off those calories as you dance to live bluegrass, jazz, country, and more. After spending your days exploring the outdoors and taking in the history, it is nice to escape to a quiet backyard oasis.

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