Matthew’s guidebook
Sightseeing
If you have a few hours to explore the park, our favorite trail is the West Rim Trail! It's been nationally ranked in outdoor magazines and has incredible views.
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Parque Estatal de Cloudland Canyon
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdIf you have a few hours to explore the park, our favorite trail is the West Rim Trail! It's been nationally ranked in outdoor magazines and has incredible views.
A local gem! Lula Lake is only open 1 or 2 weekends a month, and a pass is required to visit. Check out their website to obtain a pass beforehand.
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Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdA local gem! Lula Lake is only open 1 or 2 weekends a month, and a pass is required to visit. Check out their website to obtain a pass beforehand.
The trailhead is right up the street from our driveway, and is perfect for a morning or evening walk. Lots of trail branch off from Guild, so there are lots of options to explore depending on how much time you have.
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Guild-Hardy Trailhead, Lookout Mountain Trails
498 Ochs HwyThe trailhead is right up the street from our driveway, and is perfect for a morning or evening walk. Lots of trail branch off from Guild, so there are lots of options to explore depending on how much time you have.
Great sunset views from Lookout Mountain. Just a short drive from our house.
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Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdGreat sunset views from Lookout Mountain. Just a short drive from our house.
A favorite local hiking spot with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Check out Snoopers Rock!
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Prentice Cooper State Forest
3998 Game Reserve RdA favorite local hiking spot with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Check out Snoopers Rock!
Wonderful hiking trail, perfect for checking out the Tennessee River Gorge area. Managed by a local nonprofit called the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Pot Point Nature Trail
17805 River Canyon RdWonderful hiking trail, perfect for checking out the Tennessee River Gorge area. Managed by a local nonprofit called the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Local nature center offering hiking trails, paddling in Lookout Creek, and opportunities to view wildlife. Nice way to spend an afternoon!
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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdLocal nature center offering hiking trails, paddling in Lookout Creek, and opportunities to view wildlife. Nice way to spend an afternoon!
Food scene
A St. Elmo favorite! We love their brunch and dinner!
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1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveA St. Elmo favorite! We love their brunch and dinner!
Great food, live music and one of the best places to watch football games in the area. Located in the Southside area between St. Elmo and downtown.
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Feed Table and Tavern
201 W Main StGreat food, live music and one of the best places to watch football games in the area. Located in the Southside area between St. Elmo and downtown.
Great lunch spot! Perfect for getting a quick bite after exploring some of the nearby hiking trails.
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The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
4001 St Elmo AveGreat lunch spot! Perfect for getting a quick bite after exploring some of the nearby hiking trails.
Best ice cream! Right down the street in St. Elmo.
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Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
26 Frazier AveBest ice cream! Right down the street in St. Elmo.
A perfect place to recharge after visiting some of the Civil War history sites and/or hiking trails on Lookout Mountain.
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Cafe On the Corner
826 Scenic HwyA perfect place to recharge after visiting some of the Civil War history sites and/or hiking trails on Lookout Mountain.
Our favorite pizza in the city! This is a perfect place to begin your evening if you're headed downtown to explore the city. We lived in New York and love pizza, and we'd put their pizza up against just about anyone's!
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Community Pie
850 Market StOur favorite pizza in the city! This is a perfect place to begin your evening if you're headed downtown to explore the city. We lived in New York and love pizza, and we'd put their pizza up against just about anyone's!
Our favorite bakery in town. Their breakfast is also great! Perfect way to start a morning in the city. Located in the Southside district t between St. Elmo and downtown.
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Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StOur favorite bakery in town. Their breakfast is also great! Perfect way to start a morning in the city. Located in the Southside district t between St. Elmo and downtown.
Great spot for lunch/dinner with one of the best burgers in town. Located in the Southside district between St. Elmo and downtown.
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Main Street Meats
217 E Main StGreat spot for lunch/dinner with one of the best burgers in town. Located in the Southside district between St. Elmo and downtown.
Recently renovated building offering great food! Started off at a smaller location and grew in popularity over the years. Highly recommended! Located in the Southside district between St. Elmo and downtown.
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Taqueria Jalisco Ania
1639 Rossville AveRecently renovated building offering great food! Started off at a smaller location and grew in popularity over the years. Highly recommended! Located in the Southside district between St. Elmo and downtown.
Another local favorite in the Southside district, between St. Elmo and downtown. Their food and drink menu is worth the visit! They also have a great patio area for when the weather is nice.
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Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StAnother local favorite in the Southside district, between St. Elmo and downtown. Their food and drink menu is worth the visit! They also have a great patio area for when the weather is nice.
Chattanooga's new food hall, located in the Southside area. A coffee bar, pizza, Indian and Asian food, and our newest brewery, Five Wits, all under one roof!
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Market South
1501 Long StChattanooga's new food hall, located in the Southside area. A coffee bar, pizza, Indian and Asian food, and our newest brewery, Five Wits, all under one roof!
Coffee Shop
Our favorite neighborhood coffee shop in St. Elmo! They also have small plate options for snacks, etc.
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Plus Coffee
3800 St Elmo AveOur favorite neighborhood coffee shop in St. Elmo! They also have small plate options for snacks, etc.
Some of the best coffee in town! Located on Broad Street in the Southside area.
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Mad Priest Coffee Roasters
1900 Broad StSome of the best coffee in town! Located on Broad Street in the Southside area.
Great environment for meeting in groups, with plenty of space to work. Their patio is a perfect spot to sit outside and recharge.
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Mean Mug Coffeehouse South
114 W Main StGreat environment for meeting in groups, with plenty of space to work. Their patio is a perfect spot to sit outside and recharge.
Mountain Biking
One of our favorite local mountain biking trail systems, and only a short drive from our house.
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5 Points Mountain Biking
6742 Hinkle RdOne of our favorite local mountain biking trail systems, and only a short drive from our house.
Raccoon Mountain River Trailhead
2510 Raccoon Mountain RdSome of the best mountain biking in Tennessee!
Drink
Local distillery that offers tasting tours.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market StLocal distillery that offers tasting tours.
A favorite local watering with a great selection of craft brews.
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The Tap House
3800 St Elmo AveA favorite local watering with a great selection of craft brews.
Local brewery that offers craft beer selections in an old restored warehouse. Fun space to hang out in!
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Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White BlvdLocal brewery that offers craft beer selections in an old restored warehouse. Fun space to hang out in!
Our favorite local brewery, run by a local professor at UTC. Impressive selection of craft brews, and they always have something new!
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Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdOur favorite local brewery, run by a local professor at UTC. Impressive selection of craft brews, and they always have something new!
Another great local craft brewery!
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OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdAnother great local craft brewery!
Tourism
Our aquarium offers a great tour of the wildlife and ecosystems native to the Tennessee River Valley region. Definitely worth a visit!
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Acuario de Tennessee
1 Broad StOur aquarium offers a great tour of the wildlife and ecosystems native to the Tennessee River Valley region. Definitely worth a visit!
Great place to support the arts and enjoy views of the Tennessee River in the heart of downtown.
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Museo de Arte Americano Hunter
10 Bluff View AveGreat place to support the arts and enjoy views of the Tennessee River in the heart of downtown.
Point of interest for Civil War history with incredible views of the city.
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Cravens House
Point of interest for Civil War history with incredible views of the city.
Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center
110 Point Park RdA must-see for those interested in Civil War history.