The 15 best things to do in Chattanooga (2026)

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   1. Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

   Outty Ranking96

   This section is great for beginners or the experienced rafter with over 20 continuous class III & IV rapids. With plenty of places to surf and play, you’ll see why thousands of folks return year after year to raft this c. Peak Performance at 96/100, 5.0/5 from 608 traveler reviews, 3h from $53, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting

   Outty Ranking90

   The Ocoee River formed naturally without any of the undercuts or sieves present in most waterways. For our rafters that means we can push the boundaries of what a non-professional can experience. At OAR we train for long. 90+ Club at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 244 traveler reviews, 3h from $54, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure

   Outty Ranking90

   The Adventures Unlimited staff goes above and beyond to share their love of the outdoors with others. The office crew exemplifies exceptional customer service in a pleasant and helpful manner. They provide detailed infor. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 277 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $45, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   4. Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

   Outty Ranking90

   Ocoee River rafting is the perfect activity to share with family and friends, creating a life time of exhilarating memories. Exceptional at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 354 traveler reviews, 3h from $63, free cancellation.

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   5. Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch

   Outty Ranking86

   Ready for a full day of adventure on the Ocoee River? This is classic Tennessee white water rafting at it’s finest, including 10 miles of raging rapids to wet your appetite. Must be 12 years old or older. Exceptional at 86/100, 5.0/5 from 193 traveler reviews, 5h from $110, free cancellation.

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   6. Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking85

   Chattanooga's original, local and only award-winning ghost tour company has made the best even better! The Murder and Mayhem route has less walking, more ghosts, and has won numerous national awards- come see why! See an. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.7/5 from 428 traveler reviews, 1.6h from $26, free cancellation.

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   7. Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

   Outty Ranking85

   This whitewater rafting adventure is a fun filled way to spend time with family and friends immersed in the outdoors. Exceptional at 85/100, 5.0/5 from 152 traveler reviews, 6h from $120, free cancellation.

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   8. Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

   Outty Ranking84

   This trip runs on Eastern Time. You will get an amazing 3 mile tour just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee at Nickajack Lake and will learn about gray bats, osprey, cliff swallows, blue heron, and other wildlife. Your guid. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 337 traveler reviews, 2h from $86, free cancellation.

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   9. Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour

   Outty Ranking83

   Chatt Taste Food Tours, LLC showcases the transformation of dining and local businesses in Downtown Chattanooga through guided food tours. Visit 3-4 restaurants locations effortlessly for the same amount of time and mone. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 312 traveler reviews, 3h from $129, free cancellation.

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    10. Historic Downtown Chattanooga Segway Tour

    Outty Ranking82

    TOUR CHECK-IN IS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOUR. Join us for a guided adventure of Historic Downtown Chattanooga via Segway! Zip by breweries, restaurants, and elegant architecture through the many rider-frie. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.9/5 from 243 traveler reviews, 2h from $82, free cancellation.

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    11. National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga

    Outty Ranking81

    Experience Chattanooga’s newest attraction, The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Our permanent exhibits take our visitors from the actions that prompted the First Medals during the Civil War to the War on Terror. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 109 traveler reviews, 1h from $17, free cancellation.

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    12. Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour by Chattanooga Guided Adventures

    Outty Ranking79

    Locking through the dam is a great break from the ordinary. You wait as the massive gates to the lock open, and the boats heading upstream slowly motor out of the lock. We then kayak into the lock and secure our spots as. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 5.0/5 from 75 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $86, free cancellation.

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    13. Raccoon Mountain Caverns: Crystal Palace Walking Tours

    Outty Ranking78

    The Crystal Palace Tour is a 45-55 minute guided walking tour through the first 1/4 mile of the cave. This section of the cave has been modified to include lights, pathways, steps, and handrails. Education is the focus o. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.9/5 from 99 traveler reviews, 0.8h from $29, free cancellation.

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    14. Chattanooga's North Shore & Coolidge Park Guided Segway Tour

    Outty Ranking78

    TOUR CHECK IN IS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF THE TOUR. Join us for a guided trip across the Tennessee River over Chattanooga's historic Walnut Street Bridge via Segway! Explore local shops and restaurants alo. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.9/5 from 175 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $75, free cancellation.

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    15. Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

    Outty Ranking78

    The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip offers near-constant excitement from start to finish and is located just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many rafters consider the Ocoee’s intensity and difficu. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 5.0/5 from 34 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $57, free cancellation.

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