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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chattanooga

10 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated June 2, 2025

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

MoonPie General Store

This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.
Sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism
A large sculpture in a field with a rainbow behind it.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park

Stroll among more than 50 large-scale sculptures created by world-class artists.
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A crowd of patrons enjoys a live show at Songbirds Studio.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Songbirds Foundation

This concert venue and educational trailblazer transforms kids through music.
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Ruby Falls.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ruby Falls

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

More than five miles of underground passageways.
The Choo Choo sign at night

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Walnut Street Bridge

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
The Hokey Pokey.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

North Shore Dance Paving Stones

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.
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This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.
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7 Underground Thrills Only Found in Tennessee

Famous for country music and hot chicken, Tennessee is also filled with natural wonders. Across the state, caverns beckon. Venturing into some of Tennessee's strangest subterranean haunts is a great way to experience the depths of the state's spell-binding charm.

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Stories About Chattanooga

Surprise! You Own a Long-Lost Cemetery

Families across the U.S. are finding each other through a forgotten, historically Black graveyard.
by Sheeka Sanahori
February 28, 2024
The doors on the north side of the Loveman’s Building leading to a retaining wall.

The Mystery of Why Chattanooga Raised Its Downtown by a Level

There's a hidden layer of Chattanooga underneath the current city.
by Daniel Jackson
December 19, 2016

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