- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Chattanooga, Tennessee, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Parks and Bridges.
- From Walnut Street Bridge to Lookout Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chattanooga and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hixson, Lookout Mountain, Cleveland and Harrison.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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The Chattanooga Nature Center is an outdoor nature preserve as well as an environmental education facility. The center features the Blue Heron Boardwalk, the Wildlife Wanderland, and the Discovery Forest Treehouse.
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Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Tennesee Aquarium is dedicated to marine wildlife appreciation, conservation and education. Its residents include sharks, dolphins, jellyfish, riotously colorful sea anemones and many other eye-catching creatures.
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321 Chestnut St at 4th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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Kids love to play and learn at the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The museum features music, crafts, film clips, intergenerational activities and other enjoyable offerings for kids and the young-at-heart.
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Lasting a total of 90 minutes, Chattanooga Sidewalk Tours provide visitors the opportunity to take a guided walk around the historic city. Tours are led by experienced local guides who discuss the art, history, and architecture of the city.
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Offering a different perspective on the historic downtown district of the city, Chattanooga Ghost Tours offer nightly and weekend walking trips through the area. Focusing on reported supernatural happenings and local legends, these guided tours do require reservations.
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Housed in three architecturally varied buildings, Hunter Museum of American Art exhibits collections from the Colonial period to the present. Works by Mary Cassatt, Andy Warhol and Thomas Cole are represented. Guided, self-guided and studio tours provide an introduction to the collection.
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Experience the thrill of IMAX and 3-D at the IMAX Theater in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Stadium seating means that every seat is a great seat. Most programs are suitable for adults and children.
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4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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The quaint Tennessee Valley Railroad(TVR) is a museum and interpretive center that allows patrons to experience the thrill of a traditional steam locomotive. This museum also holds many community outreach functions for all ages.
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3315 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
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International Towing & Recovery Museum showcases the history of the towing industry with an exhibit containing vintage towing vehicles and other artifacts. The museum features a bronze plaque memorial dedicated to the people who lost their lives in the industry.
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Guests of the Hamilton Place Mall will have the opportunity to shop at a variety of mall fixtures, including Macy's and Belk's. The location, which features a total of 200 stores, also offers guests access to over 30 dining establishments.