Chattanooga, Tennessee events, activities, and points of interest are the emphasis of sites listed in this category.
Recommended Resources
Association for the Visual Arts
AVA is a non-profit membership-based organization for professional artists, emerging artists, and the Chattanooga, Tennessee community at large. Its history, arts advocacy programs, shows, exhibitions, and educational programs are featured, including a calendar of events and membership information.
http://www.avarts.org/
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
Addresses and a map depict the locations of the public library and branch libraries of the Chattanooga-based library system. Other features of the site include the facilities' hours of operation, calendar of programs and events, and programs, as well as local history, genealogical resources, and online services for cardholders.
http://www.lib.chattanooga.gov/
Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this hands-on children's museum features a variety of exhibits, programs and events, including a science theater. Its web site includes a calendar of events, teacher's area, trip tips, downloadable museum brochure, and online ticket sales and planning.
http://www.cdmfun.org/
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Designated as both a National Historic Site and a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, the Incline Railway has been in existence since 1895. Climbing Lookout Mountain, the surrounding Chattanooga mountains, and valleys, guests will ride on trolley-style railcars on a 72.7% grade of track near the top. A history and directions to the Incline Railway are given, and tickets may be purchased online.
http://www.ridetheincline.com/
Featuring Raccoon Mountain Caverns and its vast cave system, and other attractions and entertainment venues just outside of Chattanooga, such as panning for gemstones, go-kart rides, rental cabins, and a recreational vehicle park, all of which are described.
http://www.raccoonmountain.com/
Located more than 1,120 feet beneath the surface, Ruby Falls is the nation's largest and deepest waterfall open to the public. Its history and geological facts are offered, along with photographs, and a schedule of special events. Visitors may purchase tickets online, along with hotel and travel packages.
http://www.rubyfalls.com/
Located along the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium features a diverse aquatic animal population, along with an IMAX 3D theater and River Gorge Explorer, a high-speed catamaran that travels the river at speeds of up to fifty miles per hour. The animals, theater, educational and conservation programs, and events are discussed.
http://www.tnaqua.org/
