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One of the best things about Chattanooga is its location. Downtown Chattanooga is just a stone’s throw from incredible hiking, climbing and mountain biking—plus it’s a central hub between major cities like Nashville, Birmingham and Atlanta. Because our city has such a convenient locale, there are plenty of easy day trips within just a few hours of us. Take a day or a weekend and check out some of our favorite daycations! 

Sweetwater/Athens, Tennessee 

Distance from Chattanooga: 1 hour, 18 minutes
More Information: www.thelostsea.com, www.mayfielddairy.com/tour

The Lost Sea Adventure, tucked away in the town of Sweetwater, Tennesee, is a guided tour of America’s largest underground lake.The tour begins with a ¾ mile round-trip walk while…

Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out our top five events happening locally from Friday, March 25 to Friday, April 1.

April 1-17

Rock City's Fairytale Nights

When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 
Cost: $12.95 - $22.95

Bring the kids and meet beloved characters like Queen Guinevere, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White; follow Jack as he ventures off the beanstalk into the giant's lair; enjoy the radiant gardens with Cinderella and learn to sword fight with a knight. This is all the greatness of traditional Rock City, but with even more fun! For more information, visit seerockcity.com.

Saturday, April 2

Volunteer for Civil War Trust Park Day 2016

When: 8:45 a.m. to 1…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 25 to Friday, April 1.

March 25-26

ACT Playhouse’s “My Fair Lady”

When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: ACT Playhouse, 907 Gaston Street, Dalton, GA 30720
Cost: $11-$15

In this beloved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle, who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond—one that is threatened by an aristocratic suitor. For more information, visit…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 18 to Friday, March 25.  

Saturday, March 19

Raise the Curtain Fundraiser

When: 8-9:30 p.m.  
Where: Chattanooga Dance Theatre, 5151 Austin Rd., Suite A
Cost: $15

Enjoy an evening of dancing and desserts featuring companies including Ballet Tennessee, Baylor Dancers, Chattanooga Ballet, Chattanooga Ballet's Children's Company, Chattanooga Dance Theatre, Project Motion and Violet Mire. Desserts, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will follow the performance. All proceeds will go to the Tennessee Association of Dance. For more information, visit tennesseedance.org.

Saturday, March 19

Chattanooga Raqs! Bellydance show

When: 8-11 p.m. 
Where: Choo…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 11 to Friday, March 18.

Saturday, March 12

Contra Dance Presented By Chattanooga Traditional Dance

When: 7:30-11 p.m. 
Where: Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road
Cost: $5-$8

Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society (CTDS) will host its monthly Contra dance, featuring caller Chrissy Davis-Camp with music by The Mountain Creek Boys. Every level from beginner to experienced is invited to join, and no partners are required. All dances are taught in walk-throughs. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring an extra pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. There will be a contra basics workshop for beginners at the start of the…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, March 4 to Friday, March 11.

Saturday, March 5

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera featuring Seth Carico

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street 
Cost: $21-$81

Versatile bass-baritone Seth Carico, a Signal Mountain native, made his theatre debut at age nine in Signal Mountain Playhouse's "The King and I.” Now, he's an active opera performer in Berlin and one of the busiest bass-baritone's in the industry. Seth will perform some of his Broadway favorites as well as selections from opera works in which he has performed.

Sunday, March 6

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: East Ridge Community Center,…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, February 26 to Friday, March 4.

Saturday, February 27

Chattanooga ZineFest 2016 Workshop Series

When: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad Street
Cost: Free

Ever wanted to start your own zine? Or maybe you’re curious about what they’re all about? Up until the Chattanooga Public Library’s annual Chattanooga ZineFest event in May, the library has been hosting a free workshop series each month to help guests get ready for the show. If you're new to zines, don't know where to even start or are just curious, the three-hour workshops consist of 4 short sessions that will present a general overview of narrative content present in both…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, February 19 to Friday, February 26.

February 19-28

Rogers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma

When: Feb. 19-20 and 25-27 from 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 21 and 28 from 2-5 p.m. 
Where: The Arts Center - Athens Area Council for the Arts, 320 North White Street, Athens, TN
Cost: $8 - $15

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma is set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century. The high–spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. For more information, visit athensartscouncil.org.

Saturday, February 20

Hunter…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, January 29 to Friday, February 5.

Friday, January 29 - Sunday, February 7

A Bear Called Paddington Live on Stage

When: Specific times available online
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $10

Anyone familiar with Paddington—who was found in Paddington Station by the Browns and adopted by them—will welcome this play. These stories have been favorites with children for years and this series of "playlet" versions of some of his most notorious adventures have been woven together to make a play that will delight young audiences everywhere. A delightful introduction to theater for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, but it will be enjoyed by all…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events, happening locally from Friday, January 22 to Friday, January 29.

Saturday, January 23

The Chattery Presents: Introduction to Improv Comedy!

When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Jazzanooga Arts SPACE, 431 E MLK Blvd.
Cost: $5 - $10

Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Improv is more than just making it up on the spot, however—there are a set of rules and guidelines to adhere to. Participants will learn the basic rules through practicing games and simple scenes. This class is open to anyone aged 13 or older. For more information, visit thechattery.org.

Tuesday, January 26

YOUR Yoga Body