

Things to do in Chattanooga
Chattanooga sells Lookout Mountain packages with Ruby Falls and Rock City, incline railway rides, Civil War battlefield tours, river cruises and caving trips.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Chattanooga?
Outty ranks 70 bookable experiences in Chattanooga, United States. The highest scoring is Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour) at 95 out of 100, followed by Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure, Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting, Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour. Prices start at $10 per person and 2 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to November.
- Ranked experiences
- 70
- In the 90+ Club
- 2
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 70
Top tour operators in Chattanooga
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Chattanooga they cover.
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Puzzling Adventures
151 experiences across 120 cities
Wacky Walks Walk About Scavenger Hunts
124 experiences across 101 cities
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt
108 experiences across 96 cities
Most Popular in Chattanooga
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

Private/High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour With Shore Snack

ChattaBrunch Food Tour

1.5-Hour Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga
Most Highly Reviewed in Chattanooga
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure

Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting

Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch
Last Minute in Chattanooga
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure

Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting

Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch

Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour
Family Friendly in Chattanooga
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour

Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch

Raccoon Mountain Caverns: Crystal Palace Walking Tours

Chattanooga Ghosts & Legends: Family-Friendly Walking Tour

Derailed Adventure – Chattanooga Trolley & Train Combo Tour

Chattanooga’s Rydables Tour from Trains to Bridges
Food & Drink in Chattanooga
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour

ChattaBrunch Food Tour

Historic Southside Food Tour in Chattanooga

Cocktails and Conversations: Chattanooga Cocktail Making Class

Chattanooga Wine Tasting with Art Sightseeing Tour

Chattanooga Redneck Comedy Bus Tour and Sightseeing
Culture & History in Chattanooga
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour

Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour

Historic Downtown Chattanooga Segway Tour

National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
Outdoors in Chattanooga
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour by Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Chattanooga's North Shore & Coolidge Park Guided Segway Tour

Raccoon Mountain Caverns: Crystal Palace Walking Tours

ChattaBrunch Food Tour

Distillery Tour at Gate 11
Nightlife in Chattanooga
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Historic Downtown Chattanooga Segway Tour

Chattanooga's North Shore & Coolidge Park Guided Segway Tour

Chattanooga Ghosts & Legends: Family-Friendly Walking Tour

Distillery Tour at Gate 11

Cursed in Chattanooga Haunted Walking Tour

Chattanooga "Secret Agent" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Highest rated in Chattanooga
The top of the Outty Ranking across 70 local experiences
- 1Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)3h • from $5394.8
- 2Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure3.5h • from $4590.1
- 3Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting3h • from $5489.7
- 4Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour3h • from $6389.6
- 5Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch5h • from $11085.5
- 6Murder & Mayhem Haunted History Walking Tour1.6h • from $2684.4
- 7Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure with a Riverside Lunch6h • from $12084.2
- 8Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures2h • from $8683.6
- 9Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour3h • from $12982.0
- 10Historic Downtown Chattanooga Segway Tour2h • from $8281.7
- 11National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga1h • from $1781.1
- 12Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour by Chattanooga Guided Adventures2.5h • from $8678.6
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Planning questions about Chattanooga
- What are the best things to do in Chattanooga?
- Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour) is the highest ranked experience in Chattanooga, scoring 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 609 traveler reviews. Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure, Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting, Middle Ocoee River Rafting Adventure Tour, Full Ocoee River Rafting Adventure With Catered Shore Lunch round out the top five. Outty ranks 70 bookable experiences in Chattanooga, United States, and 2 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Chattanooga cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Chattanooga is $57 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Chattanooga by 3Quest Challenge. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Chattanooga for today?
- Yes. 70 of the top 70 experiences we rank in Chattanooga currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Chattanooga good for families?
- Yes. 13 of the experiences we rank in Chattanooga are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Chattanooga?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Chattanooga?
- April to June and September to November. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Chattanooga?
- 57 of the 70 experiences we rank in Chattanooga offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Chattanooga gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Chattanooga so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.