Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Chattanooga

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chattanooga. This list contains 18 places from Tourist attraction category.

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In-Town Gallery
Art gallery
Local cooperative arts & craft gallery exhibiting & selling paintings, pottery, jewelry & more.
5.00 (21 reviews)
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Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Non-profit organization
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Chattanooga National Cemetery
Military cemetery
Scenic military cemetery established in 1863 with grave of veterans, monuments & memorials.
4.80 (120 reviews)
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Cardboard Hill
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This ended up being one of our most favorite things we did! Shoutout to Starbucks for having a bin of boxes they keep by the back door for people that need one!
4.80 (53 reviews)
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Bluff View Sculpture Garden
Museum
👍👍 A unique place to visit, great restaurant, coffee shop, and art gallery next door.
4.80 (27 reviews)
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Life Is Good Chattanooga
Clothing store
Retailer offering clothing, accessories & household goods bearing cheerful messages.
4.80 (24 reviews)
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Bragg Reservation - National Military Park
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The park is situated right at the top. You can see for miles in almost any direction. This is a very nice, but pretty small park. Take the first entrance, because it does not loop around. There is only one bench, but there isn't that much walking to do. They do have two pet waste stands, so it is do...
4.70 (93 reviews)
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John C. Wilson Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 Amazing view at the top, I actually was just driving up to the top of the road and saw the trail from up there, and walked the trail backwards. There is an awesome boulder than has different walls on all sides that you can climb for an even better view. Beautiful place, not very well labeled however...
4.70 (84 reviews)
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Chattanooga Audubon Society
Non-profit organization
😐 We drove 2 hours from Alabama. Beautiful place to escape loud life and get lost in nature. Beautiful creek. Alot of history. The sign at the door said 5 and under free however they charged us for our 5 year old. They need to update price sign. There were not many birds but alot of bird eggs in the...
4.60 (99 reviews)
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River Gallery
Art gallery
This art gallery in a turn-of-the-century house has paintings & art glass plus a sculpture garden.
4.60 (53 reviews)
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Warner Park Tennis Courts
Park
4.60 (49 reviews)
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Maclellan Island
Wildlife refuge
An expansive wildlife refuge & bird nesting site with camping & 1.5 miles of hiking trails.
4.60 (37 reviews)
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Brown's Ferry
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Cracker Line
4.60 (19 reviews)
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Standifer Gap Marsh
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 The best marsh habitat in southeast Tennessee. This place presents great outdoor viewing opportunities, including birds, dragonflies, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals. This marsh contains Virginia Rail, Sora, Rusty Blackbirds, American Bittern, and Least Bittern, in the appropriate seasons. Drag...
4.60 (15 reviews)
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Boynton Park
Memorial park
👍👍 Such cool history and a beautiful view but you have to go past a gate with someone who asks for your license if you are parking your vehicle up there.
4.60 (5 reviews)
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Orchard Knob Reservation
Park
👍👍 Moving tribute to the men who fought in the battle thete.
4.50 (82 reviews)
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Southside Community Park
Park
4.50 (47 reviews)
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Williams Stairway
Tourist attraction
👍 What’s good? With its concrete and steel controlled pathway zig-zagging down the slope, this spot is likely one of the most picturesque spots along the waterfront. While fun for pedestrians, I would imagine this spot is a hoot for those on bikes, skates, or scooters. Intimate views of adjacent, o...
4.50 (20 reviews)
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