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Chattanooga is an affordable vacation where you'll save both time and money on accommodations, dining and attractions. It's also easy to get here so you can vacation closer to home. Chattanooga's less than a two-hour drive and only a tank of gas away from Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Huntsville and Birmingham - all connected to Chattanooga by three major interstates and an airport.

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Voted one of America's top family weekend getaways by "Southern Living" magazine, and one of America's top family destinations by Disney's "FamilyFun" magazine, Chattanooga provides a visitor experience second to none.

As summertime heats up, get ready to cool down in Chattanooga for a summer filled with fun and adventure. We're offering visitors an exciting vacation destination chock-full of family fun, diverse outdoor adventure, breathtaking beauty, boating activities, great shopping, unique arts scene, rich history, and numerous music and entertainment events.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment

Chattanooga continues to flourish with an impressive cultural scene - from rockin' summer concerts to live comedy. No matter where you are, you'll always find an array of artistic expression.

  • Nightfall Concert Series every Friday night/May 23 - Sept. 26: Held downtown every Friday night in Miller Plaza, this FREE concert series features many genres of music and great food & beverages.
  • Lake Winnepesaukah's "Jukebox Junction" Music Series/June-Aug.: The South's favorite family amusement park offers a rockin' beat on the Jukebox Junction stage.
  • The Traveling "Antiques Roadshow"/July 19: The Antiques Roadshow, an award-winning program, is a fascinating blend of appraisals and drama. Experts reveal antique treasures and expose pricey fakes.
  • Riverfront Nights Music Series: Saturdays, August 2 - Sept. 27: Enjoy this free Saturday night music series held on Chattanooga's new riverfront with great food and beverages. Free and fee-based boat parking is available.
  • The Station House at the Chattanooga Choo Choo: Experience an evening of interactive entertainment in the Station House restaurant, where the talented servers sing for your supper!
  • Jukebox Junction Theater at the Choo Choo: Check out one of the two live performances - a Choo Choo Cha Boogie Comedy show or the Rock & Roll Revue.
  • Pops on the River: July 3, 2008: This FREE event invites visitors to pack a picnic and enjoy the sounds of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra at Coolidge Park. Concert features the talents of Chattanooga's Pops Orchestra and a fireworks show.
  • Rhythm & Noon Concert Series: Fridays at noon, May 2– June 27: Downtown Chattanooga's Miller Park comes alive every Friday at noon for FREE lunchtime music.
  • Southern Brewers Festival: Aug. 23: Microbrewers from across the country will present over 30 ales and lagers in downtown Chattanooga on the newly revitalized waterfront, including live music and plenty of food.
  • Swingfest at Coolidge Park: Aug. 30: Kick off the Labor Day Weekend with four, big-band orchestras playing swing and jazz music while you swing dance under the stars. A dance floor is provided, and food and drink concessions are available at this free event.
  • Chattanooga Market: Every Sunday, April-December, Noon-5 p.m. (FREE): The Chattanooga Market is a weekly, open-air market where you will find fresh bread from local bakeries, just picked produce (tax free), live music, artists and artisans selling things they have made in the Chattanooga area. Held downtown at First Tennessee Pavilion.
  • All American Days on the Chattanooga Riverfront: Kick back on the beautiful downtown Chattanooga Riverfront - the perfect place to enjoy a variety of boating adventures on the scenic Tennessee River, world-class museums, family-fun games on the Chattanooga Green, picnics to go or fabulous dining, and all within easy walking distance of one another. Check out all the summer events at the Hunter Museum.
  • Chattanooga Lookouts Baseball: In the center of town, stroll into the breath taking AT&T stadium and take in some fantastic minor league, class AA baseball.

COMING THIS FALL

From the vibrant landscapes and cool, crisp air to the great activities like a corn maze, haunted cavern, and learning about the predator/prey relationships in the natural world, Fall in Chattanooga offers a new season of enjoyment to spend together with your loved ones.

  • Fall in Chattanooga: Sep.-Oct.: Nothing describes autumn's bounty better than the amazing palette of oranges, reds and golds. From the vibrant landscapes to the cool, crisp air to the tantalizing smells of hot cider and kettle corn – check it all out by land, air and water!
  • Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE Maze: Sept. 19 – Nov. 1: Enjoy 10-acres of fall fun with an amazing cornfield maze, a historic birdhouse barn, hayrides, a children's playground, and on the weekends, a "Forest of Fear"
  • Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern: Sept. – Oct.: The terrifying tour begins as you plummet 260 feet below the ground, deep into Lookout Mountain. Hideous creatures will greet you with terror at every turn. Chattahippie Music Festival: Sept. 18-21: The musical lineup features the best talent in Americana, Rock, Blues, Jam, Country, Folk and Bluegrass from around the nation. With over thirty artists from ten states, this promises to be a great celebration of peace, love and music.
  • 145th Commemorative Battle of Chickamauga reenactment: Sept. 19-21: For the first time in nine years, the Battle of Chickamauga will be reenacted again and organizers say it will be the largest reenactment west of Virginia in 2008. Soldiers get to fight on part of the original battlefield where troops camped during the battle. HYPERLINK "http://www.battleofchickamauga.net" www.battleofchickamauga.net
  • Tennessee Aquarium's Thrills, Gills & Chills: Oct. 1-31: Learn about the chilling aspects of the predator/prey relationships by uncovering the real facts about the Aquarium's most notorious animals such as moray eels, piranha, crocodiles, sharks and penguins. Special costumed divers and gallery programs will focus on the myths & mysteries of some of the most feared animals on earth.
  • The Three Sisters Music Festival: October 3-4: Enjoy this two-day, one-of-a-kind Bluegrass festival on the Chattanooga's new Riverfront with musical performances by the Del McCoury Band, Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Greencards, The Lovell Sisters, The Dismembered Tennesseans and many more. Beer, food & non-alcoholic drinks will be available on site.
  • Wine Over Water: Oct. 4: Patrons of this event will be treated to wine, hors d'oeuvres, and live music across the historic Walnut Street Bridge. Proceeds benefit the preservation of historical properties in Chattanooga.
  • Fall Leaf Cruises aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat: Oct. – Nov: This four-hour Fall Leaf Cruise into the Tennessee River Gorge sails round-trip to and from Ross's Landing, where you can see nature's brilliant canvas of vivid fall colors. The cruise includes a deluxe deli buffet, live entertainment, informative commentary, free bingo with prizes.

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