tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321246472024-03-13T08:19:22.866-07:00THINGS TO DO IN CHATTANOOGAChattanooga viewed through the eyes of an active outdoorsy personHerberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-43551672697606639542007-09-16T04:57:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:02:10.313-08:00Where to eat in Chattanooga<span style="font-weight:bold;">All American Food choices</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Big River Grille</span> is a very nice large sized brew bar/restaurant and offers affordable diverse dining and several excellent beers brewed on site. Just a tumbling pass away from the TN Aquarium and Bell South Park.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/bigriver.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/bigriver.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Big River Grille <br />222 Broad Str.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402<br />423-267-2739 <br />___________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Blue Plate</span> is another new eatery in town and features nicely presented diner style food in a very hip, modern atmosphere. They may have the best breakfast/brunch menu in town and they serve it any time of the day. Be also sure not to miss the fish tacos, they are excellent indeed. <br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/blueplateout.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/blueplateout.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The Blue Plate<br />191 Chestnut St<br />Chattanooga, TN 37402<br />423-648-6767<br /><br />______________________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hennen's</span> is a fairly new restaurant in downtown Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium and close to the Chattanooga Waterfront. Offering steaks, seafood and a great wine selection in a very nice atmosphere, Hennen's is sure to become a favorite.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/hennens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/hennens.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hennen's<br />193 Chestnut St.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402<br />Phone: 423-634-5160<br />____________________________________________<br /><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;">Blue Water Grille</span> is a newer dining hot spot in town and is a great addition to the Chattanooga life style szene. With its great American menu, stunning decor and unique outdoor/indoor bar it will surely stay a popular choice for a long time to come.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/bluewater.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/bluewater.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Blue Water Grille<br />324 Broad Street<br />Chattanooga TN, 37405<br /><br />Phone: 423-266-4200 <br /><br />____________________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Taco Mac</span> offers one of the largest selections of beers in Chattanooga (51 on on tap and 190 in bottles) plus the best wings in town. Well known for a well-rounded lunch, dinner and late night menu.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/tacomac.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/tacomac.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Taco Mac<br />423 Market Str.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402<br />423-267-8226 <br /><br />_________________________________<br />_________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Great Pasta and Pizza restaurants</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lupi's Pizza</span> offers amazing football-sized calzones, bubbling pizzas and meaty lasagnas served in cozy booths surrounded by neon and pop music. Also try their bread dipped in greasy love (parmesan and olive oil)and their great house salad. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/lupis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/lupis.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Lupi's Pizza<br />406 Broad Str.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402<br />423-266-5874 <br />___________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tony's Pasta</span> is located in the Bluff View Art district and offers an excellent variety of Italian delights in a nice atmosphere. Home made pasta and fantastic bread and olive oil dip are favourites among regulars and new customers alike.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rf7sqr37nuI/AAAAAAAAAD0/zfFUmfm7tAs/s1600-h/Tonisout.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rf7sqr37nuI/AAAAAAAAAD0/zfFUmfm7tAs/s400/Tonisout.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043728850777513698" /></a><br /><br />Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria<br />212 High St<br />Chattanooga, TN 37403<br />423-265-5033<br /><br />____________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pisa Pizza</span> in North Chattanooga offers great pizza pies and are well known for their baked chicken ziti, slathered in melted cheese.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rf7scL37ntI/AAAAAAAAADs/8ShPhlxQ4cQ/s1600-h/pisapizza.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rf7scL37ntI/AAAAAAAAADs/8ShPhlxQ4cQ/s400/pisapizza.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043728601669410514" /></a><br /><br />Pisa Pizza<br />551 River Str.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37405<br />423-756-7492 <br />____________________________________<br />____________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Restaurants with European flair</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Terra Nostra</span> is the only Tapas style restaurant in Chattanooga. It offers a fantastic selection of Tapas items, and a incredible wine selection in a very creative environment. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/terranostra.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/terranostra.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Terra Nostra<br />105 Frazier Ave<br />Chattanooga TN, 37405<br />423-634-0238 <br />____________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Meeting Place</span> offers a stylish big city atmosphere combined with a very creative menu.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGKuxw7SWI/AAAAAAAAAFM/Ct23Jhuyd0o/s1600-h/meetingplace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGKuxw7SWI/AAAAAAAAAFM/Ct23Jhuyd0o/s400/meetingplace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044465593868831074" /></a><br /><br />St. Johns Meeting Place<br />1278 Market Str.<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402 <br />423-266-4571<br /><br />____________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Table 2</span> is the newest chic restaurant in town. Just opened in December and gives Chattanooga a whole new dining experience in a cool atmosphere.<br /><br />The outside of Table 2 <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGLcRw7SYI/AAAAAAAAAFc/b7DKg3-BjdQ/s1600-h/table2out.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGLcRw7SYI/AAAAAAAAAFc/b7DKg3-BjdQ/s400/table2out.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044466375552878978" /></a><br /><br />The inside at Table 2 and note the 3 cool booths with curtains in the back.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGK8Bw7SXI/AAAAAAAAAFU/cqYvaN8gQVs/s1600-h/table2in.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgGK8Bw7SXI/AAAAAAAAAFU/cqYvaN8gQVs/s400/table2in.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044465821502097778" /></a><br /><br />Table 2<br />11th and Houston<br />Chattanooga TN, 37402 <br /><br /><br />_________________________________________<br />_________________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Burritos and other Mexican delights</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Las Margaritas</span> has a wide selection of tex-mex and other dishes and are well known for their margaritas. They also have a great roof-top bar and are located in North Chattanooga about 2 miles from downtown.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgWGbl-GdxI/AAAAAAAAAGM/ookJ3m0kngY/s1600-h/Marguerita.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgWGbl-GdxI/AAAAAAAAAGM/ookJ3m0kngY/s400/Marguerita.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045586766145681170" /></a><br /><br />Las Margaritas<br />1101 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN<br />(423) 756-3332<br />__________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mojo Burrito</span> lets you build your own burrito from the ground up. Choose the flavor of the wrap to the style of the rice and salsa. Excellent Chicken, steak and vegetarian choices available. Just moved from downtown, but still well worth the little trip.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgWC01-GdwI/AAAAAAAAAGE/aHnGFF6wz54/s1600-h/mojodayton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgWC01-GdwI/AAAAAAAAAGE/aHnGFF6wz54/s400/mojodayton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045582801890866946" /></a><br /><br />Mojo Burrito<br />Dayton Pike and Signal Mountain Boulevard<br />423-266-2255Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-77613095167615878892007-09-16T04:55:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:02:10.894-08:00Great coffee shops in ChattanoogaGreyfriars is a small very cool coffee shop downtown and one of my regular spots. Rare coffees, barrista eggs, muffins, bagels, croissants and other deserts in a great atmosphere, and an easy walk away from the aquariums and other downtown attractions. (Free WiFi):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/lupis.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/lupis.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Greyfriar's<br />406-B Broad Street<br />Chattanooga, TN 37402<br />(423)267-0376<br />____________________________________________<br /><br />Stone Cup is one of my favorite coffee shops in town. They offer on-site roasted coffee, breakfasts, sandwiches and great desserts, served with a close up view of Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Bridge.(Free WiFi):<br /><br /><a href="http://i5.tinypic.com/240wxon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i5.tinypic.com/240wxon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The counter of Stone Cup<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5SRw7SUI/AAAAAAAAAE8/gl_BkR04D2E/s1600-h/stonecupin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5SRw7SUI/AAAAAAAAAE8/gl_BkR04D2E/s400/stonecupin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044446412544887106" /></a><br /><br />The view out the back <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5exw7SVI/AAAAAAAAAFE/nvLOUp03tVc/s1600-h/stonecupout.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5exw7SVI/AAAAAAAAAFE/nvLOUp03tVc/s400/stonecupout.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044446627293251922" /></a><br /><br />The Stone Cup<br />330 Frazier Ave<br />Chattanooga TN<br />(423)265-5010<br />___________________________________________<br /><br />Rembrandt's is a very beautiful coffee shop with great outdoor seating in the art district. Fantastic deserts, sandwiches, salads, coffee and a great selection of tea:<br /><br />The outside of Rembrandt's<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5Hhw7STI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Jy8bfdsh43I/s1600-h/rembrandsout.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF5Hhw7STI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Jy8bfdsh43I/s400/rembrandsout.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044446227861293362" /></a><br /><br />The counter of Rembrandt's<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF4zxw7SSI/AAAAAAAAAEs/1ZQ8wT12aZs/s1600-h/rembrandsin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RgF4zxw7SSI/AAAAAAAAAEs/1ZQ8wT12aZs/s400/rembrandsin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044445888558876962" /></a><br /><br />Rembrandt's Coffee House<br />204 High St<br />Chattanooga, TN<br />(423)265-5033<br />___________________________________________<br /><br />And for those who can't get away from Starbucks, even though there is no reason to go there. (Pay for WiFi):<br /><br />Starbucks<br />827 Broad St<br />Chattanooga, TN<br />(423)643-1242Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-79458855801298484802007-09-16T04:53:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:02:11.174-08:00Where to ride your bike in and around Chattanooga<span style="font-weight:bold;">Road riding</span><br /><br />If you are bringing your bike to this amazing riding area, the <a href="http://www.chattbike.com">Chattanooga Bike Club</a> has all kinds of great rides and routes on their site, and they are a great resource.<br /><br />But here are a few of my favorite rides in and around Chattanooga:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/3States.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/3States.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The 3 States 3 Mountains Metric Century - 62 Miles<br />Description: <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/maps_cues/Road/3st60cu.htm">road description</a><br />Map: <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/images/maps/3st2005.pdf">map pdf</a><br /><br />The Burkhalter's Gap loop<br />Description: <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/maps_cues/Road/tiftonia.htm">road description</a><br />Map: <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/images/maps/Tiftonln.gif">map gif</a><br /><br />The Suck Creek Loop (very hilly)<br />Description: <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/maps_cues/Road/SuckCrkSignal.htm">road description</a><br /><br /><br />Another great loop from downtown is the W Road loop, where you basically climb Signal Mountain via the W Road, then cruise along the oh so beautiful Brow Road, before descending down Signal Mountain main road. From downtown this takes a bit more than an hour.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/brow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/brow.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mountain biking</span><br /><br />The Raccoon Mountain trails<br /><br />If you are a mountain bike fan you must experience the new fantastic trails on raccoon mountain. This is a brand new trail system in Chattanooga and it well worth a long trip to ride these trails. More details if you <a href="http://www.bikechattanooga.org/RaccoonMountainProject.html#Topic8">click here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rmtl3TK38kI/AAAAAAAAAJY/IdeXm1j50aM/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/Rmtl3TK38kI/AAAAAAAAAJY/IdeXm1j50aM/s400/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074261405876089410" /></a><br /><br />Edwards Point to Mushroom Rock<br /><br />Another very nice mountain biking area is on Signal Mountain and most locals call it the Edwards Point ride. Find a very nice map of the trails <a href="http://www.chattbike.com/images/maps/EdwardsPt.gif">right here</a>.<br /><br />The overlook from Edwards Point<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RmtnsTK38lI/AAAAAAAAAJg/8zQCQNWWC4Q/s1600-h/edwardspoint.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAsYJ7HoooE/RmtnsTK38lI/AAAAAAAAAJg/8zQCQNWWC4Q/s400/edwardspoint.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074263415920783954" /></a>Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-72144750810516909732007-09-16T04:51:00.000-07:002007-09-16T04:52:13.930-07:00Bike shops in ChattanoogaWhen you come into town you may look for a spare tube, a quick fill or a tune-up. The shops below should all be able to assist you with those needs, but River City Bicycles on 112 Tremont Street could help you to even get on a brand new Litespeed.(Litespeeds are handcrafted just outside of Chattanooga) <br />River City is located right in the heart of North Chattanooga within walking distance or a quick ride from the heart of downtown.<br /><br />River City Bicycles <br />112 Tremont Street <br />Chattanooga, TN 37405<br />1-800-499-0503<br /><br /><br />Other bike shops in Chattanooga:<br /><br /><br />Owens Cyclery<br />1920 Northpoint Blvd.<br />Chattanooga, TN 37343<br />423-875-6811<br /><br /><br />Suckcreek Cycles <br />501 Cherokee Blvd. <br />Chattanooga, TN 37405 <br />423-266-8883<br /><br /><br />East Ridge Bicycles <br />5910 Ringgold Road <br />Chattanooga, TN 37412 <br />423-894-9122Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-71910089195831075412007-09-16T04:50:00.001-07:002007-09-16T04:50:47.375-07:00Running or hiking in ChattanoogaThere are plenty of choices to run/hike/walk in and around Chattanooga but here are 3 very nice choices.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Downtown Chattanooga Riverwalk</span><br /><br />The Chattanooga Riverwalk runs along the Tennessee River from downtown all the way to the Chickamauga Dam near Highway 153. It is great for runners and walkers of every fitness level, and while bikes can be there too, runners and walkers do have the right of way. It is an almost ideal place for people with jog strollers. Total length about 9 miles.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/misty-riverwalk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/misty-riverwalk.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Directions:<br />Easily reachable on foot from downtown hotels. Can be started right behind the Aquarium or right at the sculture garden in the Bluffview Art District. If you drive there, park near the 200 block of High Street.<br /><br />____________________________________________<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lookout Mountain Guild-Hardy Trail</span><br /><br />The Lookout Mountain Guild-Hardy Trail is a walking and biking trail located on the side of scenic Lookout Mountain and provides access to a multitude of trails on Lookout Mountain, the National Park Service land and Reflection Riding. The GH Trail winds through forested mountain slopes littered with historical ruins, Ruby Falls, and the Cravens House.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/Rock%20City.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/Rock%20City.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Directions: From Downtown Chattanooga, take I-24 to Lookout Mountain/Broad Street exit. Take Broad Street to Tennessee Avenue and make a right turn onto Ochs Highway after The Incline. The Ochs Highway trailhead parking lot will be on the left.<br /><br />______________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Walk or run the Bridges</span><br /><br />Fom any of the downtown hotels it is quite easy to do a nice walk or short run of the downtown bridges. Go up either 1st Street or 2nd Street until you hit Walnut Street, turn left and go across the stunning pedestrian Walnut Street bridge. Turn right onto Frazier Ave until you get to the Veterans Bridge and then turn right on it. Veterans Bridge eventually turns into Georgia Ave and you'll stay on it ontil you get to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th and you'll get back downtown.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://myspace-140.vo.llnwd.net/01022/04/15/1022615140_l.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://myspace-140.vo.llnwd.net/01022/04/15/1022615140_l.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />_______________________________________________<br /><br /><br />More choices for running and hiking are listed on the <a href="http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com ">http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com </a><br /> website.Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-88196477668637261602007-09-16T04:48:00.001-07:002007-09-16T04:48:57.585-07:00Things to do in ChattanoogaThe TN Aquariums and IMAX theatre<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/Tennessee_Aquarium.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/Tennessee_Aquarium.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The beautiful Chattanooga Aquariums are right in the heart of downtown. You can also see the latest IMAX movies at the IMAX 3D Theatre:<br /><a href="http://www.tnaqua.org/VisitorInfo/VisitorInfo.asp">Chattanooga Aquarium and IMAX Theater</a><br /><br />_______________________________________________________<br /><br />The Creative Discovery Museum<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/Creative_Discovery_Museum.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/Creative_Discovery_Museum.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If you travel with kids, the Creative Discovery Museum might be your ticket. This "hands on" creative museum is fun for kids and adults:<br /><a href="http://www.cdmfun.org">Chattanooga Creative Discovery museum</a><br />_______________________________________________________<br /><br />The Hunter Museum<br /><br />The Hunter Museum is located in the Blufff View art district and offers magnificent pieces of art and a stunning view of the Tennessee river and North Chattanooga.<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/Hunter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/Hunter.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.tennis.org">The Hunter Museum</a><br />________________________________________________________<br /><br />Bell South Park<br /><br />Built in time for the 2000 season, and following the tide of new ballpark construction that has swept the nation, Chattanooga's baseball showpiece is a sight to behold and within easy walking distance of the downtown restaurants.<br />Bell South Park is home to the AA Chattanooga Lookouts and offers a great baseball atmosphere.<br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/chattanooga1.1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/chattanooga1.1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />_________________________________________________________<br /><br />North Chattanooga / Frazier Ave<br /><br />Frazier Avenue between North Market street and Georgia Avenue offers a very unique shopping experience with all kinds of neat little shops and restaurants. Plus Coolidge park is right betwen Frazier Ave and the river and is great for families with its fountain and the large indoor carousel:<br /><br /><a href="http://i4.tinypic.com/240wymb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i4.tinypic.com/240wymb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Frazier+Street,+Chattanooga,+TN">Google map of the area</a><br /><br />________________________________________________________<br /><br />Chattanooga Civil War sites.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/1600/canon.1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6286/2877/400/canon.1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />If you are a history buff, the Chattanooga area has several spectacular Civil War sites:<br /><a href="http://www.nps.gov/chch">Chicamauga / Chattanooga Civil War history</a>Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32124647.post-34693399376804443322007-09-16T04:46:00.000-07:002007-09-16T04:47:14.000-07:00Where to stay in ChattanoogaHere are a few choices for hotels which are in easy walking distance from the main attractions downtown. Basically next to all the bars, restaurants and the aquariums downtown.<br /><br />Courtyard Marriott<br />200 Chestnut Str.<br />423-755-0871<br /><br />Clarion Hotel<br />407 Chestnut Str.<br />423-756-5150<br /><br />Hilton Garden Inn<br />311 Chestnut Str.<br />423-308-9000<br /><br />Residence Inn Downtown<br />215 Chestnut Str.<br />423-266-0600<br /><br />The bed and breakfast below is close too and has an amazing view over the river.<br /><br />Bluff View Inn<br />800-725-8338<br /><a href="http://www.bluffviewartdistrict.com/">http://www.bluffviewartdistrict.com</a><br /><br />Plus this is a nice bed and breakfast choice downtown:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayorsmansioninn.com/">http://www.mayorsmansioninn.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.stonefortinn.com/"><br /></a>Herberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06676965132906102770noreply@blogger.com3