Chattanooga Bucket List Items for New Transplants

Moving to Chattanooga opens up a world of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and local delights. Whether you're settling in with family or exploring solo, here are ten must-do activities that should be on your bucket list:

1. Visit Lookout Mountain: Explore Rock City Gardens' enchanting rock formations and panoramic views. Don't miss the iconic Lover's Leap and Fairyland Caverns. 
   
   
2. Experience the Tennessee Aquarium: Dive into aquatic wonders at the aquarium downtown, where you can encounter creatures from river otters to sharks. The River Journey and Ocean Journey exhibits offer immersive experiences for all ages. (Plus, there's air conditioning for those hot summer days!)
   
   
3. Hike Stringer's Ridge Park: Embrace the city's outdoor spirit with a hike. This urban wilderness offers scenic trails perfect for not only hiking, but trail running and birdwatching, just minutes from downtown.
   
   
4. Explore the Bluff View Art District: Immerse yourself in art and culture as you wander through galleries showcasing local and regional artwork in the Hunter Museum. Savor European-inspired pastries at Rembrandt's Bakery after a dinner with river views at Tony's Pasta Shop.
   
   
5. Attend a Chattanooga Lookouts Game: Cheer on the Lookouts, the city's minor league baseball team, at AT&T Field. Enjoy America's pastime with traditional stadium food and drink, and stay for the fireworks after each Friday night home game!
   
   
6. Tour the Chattanooga Choo Choo: Step back in time while you visit this historic hotel and entertainment complex. Explore the beautifully restored Terminal Station, dine at one of the onsite restaurants, or catch live music at Station House.
   
   
7. Check out Ruby Falls: Discover the stunning underground waterfall located inside Lookout Mountain. This guided tour takes you through fascinating limestone caverns before unveiling the breathtaking 145-foot waterfall.
   
   
8. Wander through Coolidge Park: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Coolidge Park, situated along the Tennessee River. Rent a bike or stroll along the riverwalk, catch a carousel ride, or venture over to cross Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga's iconic pedestrian bridge.
   
   
9. Visit the Creative Discovery Museum: Spark creativity at this hands-on museum for children of all ages. Explore interactive exhibits on science, art, and music. Your kids will thank you!
   
   
10. Play all day at the Pinball Museum: Indulge your nostalgia at the classic arcade on Broad Street. Purchase a wristband for unlimited free play, and you can come and go throughout the day.

These ten activities provide the perfect introduction to your new home and ensure you experience some of the best of what makes our vibrant city unique. Welcome to Chattanooga--a place where adventure meets southern charm!