The Hunter Museum of American Art is set overlooking the Tennessee River, is one of the most impressive art museums in the South. The museum itself is a work of art, made up of three different buildings with varied architectural styles. The first is an early twentieth century mansion that was first converted into a museum. The second and third are a building from the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art
Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s Underground Caves
To experience Chattanooga, Tennessee in a truly unique way, you'll need to visit one of the many underground caves. The state has some 14,000 total and some of the most famous are within the Chattanooga area. Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall, and Lost Sea, an underground lake near Sweetwater, are popular tourist attractions, but there are so many others to … [Read more...] about Chattanooga’s Underground Caves
Weekend Guide to Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is located less than two hours from Atlanta and from Nashville. Made famous by the 1941 song "Chattanooga Choo Choo," the city was the site of a gruesome Civil War battle. It was a railroad and industrial hub for many years but fell into disrepair in the twentieth century. In 2005, a plan was made to redevelop the waterfront area that is now home to … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Chattanooga, Tennessee
Visiting the Tennessee Aquarium
Before Chattanooga became the tourist destination it is today, there was the Tennessee Aquarium, which has become the leader in environmental education and preservation in Tennessee. Set along the river, the aquarium is broken up into two buildings: River Journey and Ocean Journey. The campus also includes an IMAX Theater. What to See at the Tennessee Aquarium Start … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tennessee Aquarium
Southern Stays: Crash Pad Hostel Chattanooga
Forward-thinking residents that opened The Crash Pad Hostel Chattanooga in Chattanooga's Southside back in 2011 as a haven for hikers, climbers, and travelers passing through. You can tell that this place was created by travelers, as it has all the important details. Design played an important role also, as it was the first hostel to become LEED Platinum … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Crash Pad Hostel Chattanooga
