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Inside Background
Architecture 
If a salesman was trying to sell you on downtown Chattanooga, he might use the...
Last edited: 01 July 2006
Culture 
Chattanooga has alot of history and culture in the civil war and the arts...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
Health & Safety 
It is best to do what anyone should do when walking around a city: use common...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
History 
Native americans had a thriving civilization here for some 10,000 years, and...
Last edited: 27 October 2008
Recommended Reading 
One option is to read “Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis: A History of...
Last edited: 28 September 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Chattanooga's Board of Tourism Info  Chattanoogas Board of Tourism website has...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
Weather & When to Go 
A common misconception about Chattanooga is that it is warm all year round...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Introduction 
The name "Chattanooga" comes from the Creek Indian word for "rock coming to a...
Last edited: 25 May 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Getting around Downtown Chattanooga Carta's Free Shuttle One of the easiest...
Last edited: 21 August 2007
Public Transportation 
Carta Electric Busses The Electric Bus system operates downtown from the...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
The major taxi companies in Chattanooga include: United Taxi Operators...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Yes, it may be hard to believe, but there's a lot to do in and around...
Last edited: 12 August 2009
Events & Festivals 
CHATTANOOGA ANNUAL EVENTS ($) – Requires an admission fee (FREE) – Free and...
Last edited: 14 July 2008
Family Travel 
If you’re heading to Tennessee on a family trip (with teens), Chattanooga is...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
First-time Visitors 
Chattanooga is a mid sized city of a little less than 200,000 people and has...
Last edited: 27 October 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Chattanooga offers a variety of events for the whole family: Rock City, Ruby...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
Nightlife 
Local Music Chattanooga is home to many genres of live music, from heavy metal...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Chattanooga is full of unexpected suprises. There are many tourist attractions...
Last edited: 28 March 2007
The Performing Arts 
Chattanooga is home to the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera which is currently...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Shopping 
Not the Norm, Ecletic Shopping Frazier Avenue, St. Elmo. and near the...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Sports & Activities 
Much of the sporting scene in Chattanooga is of the non-professional caliber...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Civil War DinnerTheater 
About 30 minutes from Chattanooga, in the small town of Whitwell, TN, you will...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
Bonaroo 
Bonaroo is a music festival held in Manchester, Tennessee, about nintey minutes...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Lookout Mountain 
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Lookout Mountain seems like a...
Last edited: 06 February 2009
Shopping 
For shopping, try out the following. Really enjoyable. World Market and Pier...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
Tennessee River Gorge 
The Tennessee River Gorge is by far the largest natural area near Chattanooga...
Last edited: 15 August 2009
Creative Discovery Museum 
There’s always something new to see and do at Creative Discovery Museum in...
Last edited: 15 December 2006
International Towing and Recovery Museum 
 
Last edited: 22 January 2009
Lookout Mountain 
This wide, high plateau is home to many attractions, not just Rock City, Ruby...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Playworld Down Under 
Family Entertainment Center for children and families.  A wonderful place for...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
River Gorge Explorer 
Almost three million dollars in the making, The M/V River Gorge Explorer a 70...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Tennessee Aquarium 
The Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga riverfront  The Chattanooga skyline...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Historic St. Elmo 
At the foot of Lookout Mountain, at the lower end of the incline you will find...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Clumpies 
Local Ice Cream Shop. They make ice cream on site in the store, very laid back...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 
Be prepared for possible limited parking. There is a flight of stairs to get up...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
Rembrandt's Coffee House 
Rembrandt's is a small coffeeshop with a startling variety of desserts, teas...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
St. John's Restaurant 
St. John's is an upscale Manhattan-style restaurant in downtown Chattanooga...
Last edited: 27 February 2009
Sushi Nabe of Kyoto 
Sushi Nabe moved to Coolidge Park March 2004. On Mondays they serve dinner only...
Last edited: 09 June 2007
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 
Menu items include Tom Yum soup, red curry, green curry, and Pa Thai  (noodles...
Last edited: 26 October 2008
The Blue Plate 
Blue Plate is a casual cafe near the aquarium in downtown Chattanooga, only a...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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