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Parking in Chattanooga

• Carta North Garage (37402) contains 600 spaces and offers 24/7 parking for those visiting local attractions like Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum.
• Citipark Garage (37402) has more than 525 spaces and is located just off I-27. It’s situated close by many popular hotels and restaurants in Downtown.
• On-street parking meters are available across Downtown, Riverfront Parkway and Northshore. Check signage for limits, charges and enforcements before parking your rental car.

Key roads in Chattanooga

• Interstate 75 (I-75) begins in Chattanooga, at the Georgia state line, and travels south towards Atlanta and north to Knoxville.
• Interstate 24 (I-24) joins Chattanooga from the I-75 and travels northwest from the city towards the state capital, Nashville.
• U.S. Route 27 (US-27) leaves I-24 at an intersection in Downtown and runs north through Red Back, Rockwood and Harriman.

How to get from Lovell Field Airport to Downtown

You can get from the airport to Downtown Chattanooga in as little as 20 minutes.

1. From the Hertz rental lot, head east to follow Airport Road.
2. Turn right to stay on Airport Road as it becomes US-11 S.
3. Turn left onto McBrien Road, then right onto North Terrace.
4. Using the left lane, take the slip road on I-24 W.
5. After five miles, take Exit 178 to follow Market Street onto US-27 N.
6. Take Exit 1A to reach Main Street in Downtown.

How to get from Chattanooga to Knoxville

Follow I-75 north to reach the folky and musical city of Knoxville in just two hours.

1. Follow US-27 out of Downtown Chattanooga.
2. Use the left lanes to merge onto I-24 E.
3. Take Exit 185B to merge onto I-75 N and continue for 83 miles.
4. Keep right and follow signs for I-40 E.
5. Use Exit 388 to drive into Knoxville.

Best hotels in Chattanooga

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown

2 Carter Plaza, TN, 37402

Enjoy a contemporary stay and an abundance of luxury amenities in the heart of Downtown at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown. Kickstart your day with a workout at the fitness center or a few lengths in the indoor pool. Return later to airy, yet cozy rooms, with down comforters spread across every bed.

The Read House

107 W M.L.K Boulevard, TN, 37402

An opulent hotel, exuding elegance, The Read House welcomes you through its grand chandelier-lit and oak-paneled lobby. Found in the heart of Downtown close to the aquarium and university, you’re placed at the center of the action. Stay in one of the grandiose tower rooms and spend a relaxing evening in the speakeasy-style bar & billiards room.

Moxy Chattanooga Downtown

1220 King Street, TN, 37403

Moxy is quirky and stylish, with eclectic furnishings adorning each suite. Found in the Southside neighborhood, it’s a lively hotel that’s close by to all the up-and-coming live music venues, nightclubs and restaurants. There’s also the 24/7 Pick-Ups American restaurant on-site, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner when you’re not exploring the local area.

Best restaurants in Chattanooga

Southern Star

1300 Broad Street #300, TN, 37402

Feast on hearty southern classics at this family-run restaurant, where everything is made fresh. The deep-fried catfish and sticky barbecue chicken are favorites among regulars and first-timers, while the Brunswick stew made with root vegetables and pork is a Southern staple, waiting to be savored.

Alleia

25 E Main Street, TN, 37408

Alleia boasts rustic Italian fare, lovingly curated with ingredients grown by local farmers. The sophisticated restaurant is housed in the old Harrington building and offers views of Lookout Mountain. Order classic dishes like antipasti and insalate, making sure you sample the delicious wood-fired pork shoulder.

Urban Stack

12 W 13^th Street, TN, 37402

Creative burgers are the focus here, while also featuring everything from French onion soup to fresh salads. Classics include the Italian burger, topped with salami, and the New Yorker with pastrami, Swiss cheese and dijonnaise. Check out their inventive specialty burgers, like the jive ground turkey burger with smoked gouda and black-raspberry mayonnaise.

Best attractions in Chattanooga

Lookout Mountain

110 Point Park Road, TN, 37350

Hike the 4,100-foot-long trail up the rugged Lookout Mountain – the ridge was where the Last Battle of the Cherokees took place in the 18^th-century and is part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Be sure to visit Ruby Falls, a spectacular 145-foot waterfall cascading deep into the mountain caves.

Tennessee Aquarium

1 Broad Street, TN, 37402

Step inside Tennessee Aquarium, the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. You’ll find it in Downtown along the riverbanks, where it has been the home to thousands of underwater species for since 1992. Be amazed as swarms of yellowtail snappers and flashlight fish swim through their large tanks and watch sand tiger sharks elegantly glide through the water.

Racoon Mountain Caverns

319 W Hills Drive, TN, 37419