With Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown as your home base, you’ll be in the center of the Southside action. Indulge in local dining on Main Street, explore the caves at Lookout Mountain, or visit incredible museums and other family-friendly activities.

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Expect farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan foods, crafts from local makers, live music and a fleet of food trucks at this public market every Sunday, April through December.

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Chattanooga Market

Switch up your fitness routine with a session at this top-notch climbing gym, where you can climb a wall, do some yoga or take a bouldering class.

High Point Climbing and Fitness

Cruise down the Tennessee River in a charming open-air riverboat. Enjoy dinner, catch a sunset or just soak in the sights as you glide by.

Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise

Get the kids into the action at this interactive children’s museum, with unexpected exhibits like a climbable treehouse and a splashy river play zone, plus features on art, the Earth, farms, robotics and more.

Creative Discovery Museum

Honor the heroes of U.S. military history by learning about their lives and achievements at this inspiring museum next door to the aquarium.

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

Visit this modern aquarium located right on the riverfront with a focus on the biodiversity of the Southeast’s lakes and rivers, plus fun exhibits on species from all over the globe.

Tennessee Aquarium

Discover this bread bakery and café with an all-day Saturday brunch menu and popular Friday pizza nights.

Niedlov’s Cafe and Bakery

Explore more than 200 years of art created in the United States, including multimedia, sculpture, painting, photography and decorative arts.

Hunter Museum of American Art

Explore the natural caverns, unique rock formations and spectacular views on this self-guided trail at the top of Lookout Mountain.

Rock City Gardens

Check out this unique artisan butcher shop/meat and whiskey-centric restaurant just one block from the hotel.

Main Street Meats

Come for the fun, updated Southern menu of farm-fresh takes, stay for the creative cocktails, mocktails, kids’ menu, trivia, bingo and even an all-ages game room.

Feed Co. Table & Tavern

Explore the spectacular 145-foot underground waterfall, the centerpiece of a cavern carved deep into the limestone of Lookout Mountain. Then, visit the restored historic 1929 castle and venture on to zoom on the zip line and tackle the 40-foot climbing tower.

Ruby Falls

Dive into Chattanooga’s deep railway history with a visit to the museum and an excursion on a restored heritage train

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Take a ride up Lookout Mountain for a fascinating mile-long trip through Civil War history with amazing views of the Tennessee Valley.

The Incline Railway

Enjoy local craft brews and tasty bar food at this friendly taproom and sunny beer garden.

Oddstory Brewing

Dive into a true Southern breakfast at this family-run daytime spot featuring from-scratch favorites and freshly baked bread.

Bluegrass Grill

Sample Chattanooga’s distilling history with a tour and/or tasting at this groundbreaking local distillery and cellar.

Things to Do in Chattanooga | Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown