Bobbie & James: Nooga Best-Trip-Ever Recommendations
Eats & Drinks
Beautiful little coffee shop & cafe run by our friends, Michael & Cherita Rice. Great night scene and unique decor, foods & drinks
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The Mad Priest
719 Cherry StBeautiful little coffee shop & cafe run by our friends, Michael & Cherita Rice. Great night scene and unique decor, foods & drinks
Hair of the Dog Pub
334 Market StreetDowntown, great outdoor space
Chattanooga landmark. Great inside and out. Near Hot Chocolatier, Frothy Monkey, Chattanooga Whiskey, Choo-Choo, Stir, etc.
Great location, great food
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Terminal BrewHouse
1464 Market StChattanooga landmark. Great inside and out. Near Hot Chocolatier, Frothy Monkey, Chattanooga Whiskey, Choo-Choo, Stir, etc.
Great location, great food
State of Confusion
301 E Main StBeautiful design and atmosphere on Main Street
Great for breakfast, coffee, and conversation on Main Street
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Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StGreat for breakfast, coffee, and conversation on Main Street
Local favorite for the young folks and bar lovers
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HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main StLocal favorite for the young folks and bar lovers
Away from downtown on Brainerd Road. One of our favorites in the area.
***Currently offering take-out with plexiglass separating guests and employees at the store. Glad they are riding out the pandemic!
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Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
5855 Brainerd RdAway from downtown on Brainerd Road. One of our favorites in the area.
***Currently offering take-out with plexiglass separating guests and employees at the store. Glad they are riding out the pandemic!
Sister restaurant to downtown's Thai Smile. On Main Street and less busy
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Alex's Thai Food & Noodle Bistro
26 E Main StSister restaurant to downtown's Thai Smile. On Main Street and less busy
Thai Smile
219 Market StQuirky restaurant near the aquarium and river
Vegan restaurant.
Fantastic food that satisfies everyone, even meat-loving James
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Sluggo's North
505 Cherokee Blvd.Vegan restaurant.
Fantastic food that satisfies everyone, even meat-loving James
Main Street Meats
217 E Main StNext to Niedlove's Bakery on Main Street
Best Mexican in the downtown/Brainerd area. Kind waitstaff as well.
Bobbie's friend Alex painted a mural along the exterior wall
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La Altena
314 W Main StBest Mexican in the downtown/Brainerd area. Kind waitstaff as well.
Bobbie's friend Alex painted a mural along the exterior wall
Alleia
25 E Main StFancy with quality food on Main Street
Clumpies & Hot Chocolatier are the best indulgences in town. Across from Terminal, Stir, Frothy Monkey, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Choo Choo, etc.
Great location for dessert
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The Hot Chocolatier
1437 Market StClumpies & Hot Chocolatier are the best indulgences in town. Across from Terminal, Stir, Frothy Monkey, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Choo Choo, etc.
Great location for dessert
Our favorite restaurant in town. Their lunch buffet is a great deal, but their take-out is our go-to with kids.
Generous servings, kind people, tasty food
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Sitar Indian Cuisine
200 Market StOur favorite restaurant in town. Their lunch buffet is a great deal, but their take-out is our go-to with kids.
Generous servings, kind people, tasty food
Tupelo Honey
1110 Market StCoffee, meals, and ice cream.
Expect a line at times. Near Coolidge Park.
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Milk & Honey
1501 Long StreetCoffee, meals, and ice cream.
Expect a line at times. Near Coolidge Park.
Southsides Jazz Junction
612 E Main StDowntown pizza option. Less quirky than our average restaurant but still a good vibe
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Community Pie
850 Market StDowntown pizza option. Less quirky than our average restaurant but still a good vibe
Where we had our post-wedding dinner - the brussel sprouts are the bomb.
Next to Terminal, Frothy Monket, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Hot Chocolatier, Choo Choo, etc.
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STIR
1444 Market StWhere we had our post-wedding dinner - the brussel sprouts are the bomb.
Next to Terminal, Frothy Monket, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Hot Chocolatier, Choo Choo, etc.
Coffee shop attached to the Choo Choo. Next to Terminal, Hot Chocolatier, Comedy Catch, Chattanooga Whiskey, Songbirds, Stir, etc
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Frothy Monkey
1400 Market StCoffee shop attached to the Choo Choo. Next to Terminal, Hot Chocolatier, Comedy Catch, Chattanooga Whiskey, Songbirds, Stir, etc
Quieter coffee shop with local art for sale. Good vibe for getting work done while surrounded by locals
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The Spot
1800 E Main StQuieter coffee shop with local art for sale. Good vibe for getting work done while surrounded by locals
Cashew
149 River StVegan cafe at Coolidge Park
Easy-to-miss restaurant at Coolidge Park. Fun atmosphere inside and good eats
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Sushi Nabe
110 River StEasy-to-miss restaurant at Coolidge Park. Fun atmosphere inside and good eats
Three different locations - Market, Frazier, & St. Elmo (at the food of the Incline Railroad)
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Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
26 Frazier AveThree different locations - Market, Frazier, & St. Elmo (at the food of the Incline Railroad)
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant | Downtown Chattanooga
2 W Aquarium WayOn top of the Southern Belle boat. Fun location and popular among clusters of locals
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3rd Deck Burger Bar
151 Riverfront PkwyOn top of the Southern Belle boat. Fun location and popular among clusters of locals
Food and views - our guests seem to dig this one!
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Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
1459 Riverside DrFood and views - our guests seem to dig this one!
Hands-down most fun looking bar in Chattanooga, but very strict about the over-21 policy. Meant to be enjoyed on the upper deck and watching people pass by. Bobbie's favorite bar, even when pregnant and sipping O'Doul's
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Pickle Barrel
1012 Market StHands-down most fun looking bar in Chattanooga, but very strict about the over-21 policy. Meant to be enjoyed on the upper deck and watching people pass by. Bobbie's favorite bar, even when pregnant and sipping O'Doul's
North of the river - good for live music, creative food, and outdoor chilling
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The Daily Ration
1220 Dartmouth StNorth of the river - good for live music, creative food, and outdoor chilling
Creative food and drinks at Coolidge Park. Take a walk in the park or along the main roads - lots of public art and local shops to meander through
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Beast + Barrel
16 Frazier AveCreative food and drinks at Coolidge Park. Take a walk in the park or along the main roads - lots of public art and local shops to meander through
Often a wait - we recommend calling before visiting. But hands-down one of the best places in Chattanooga for fun vibes and fantastic pancakes (Bobbie's first meal after delivering our firstborn)
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Aretha Frankensteins
518 Tremont StOften a wait - we recommend calling before visiting. But hands-down one of the best places in Chattanooga for fun vibes and fantastic pancakes (Bobbie's first meal after delivering our firstborn)
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StGreat for people-watching, flirting, and drinking
Technically a cult - you can go down a rabbit hole with this one. But creative, quirky atmosphere and food.
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Yellow Deli
737 McCallie AveTechnically a cult - you can go down a rabbit hole with this one. But creative, quirky atmosphere and food.
The Flaming Rooster
1900 Broad StreetDiagonal behind the house. Kind, local family :)
Creative food in an industrial, moody atmosphere. Good nod to Chattanooga's steel history
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Urban Stack
12 W 13th StCreative food in an industrial, moody atmosphere. Good nod to Chattanooga's steel history
Beer. Good location to begin bar-hopping near UTC
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OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King BlvdBeer. Good location to begin bar-hopping near UTC
Chattanooga Brewing Company
1804 Chestnut StBeer
The Honest Pint
35 Patten PkwyA favorite among local folks
Good option for Gluten Free - often a wait for dine-in on the weekends.
In the Bluff Art District by Hunter's Art Museum and Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
212 High StGood option for Gluten Free - often a wait for dine-in on the weekends.
In the Bluff Art District by Hunter's Art Museum and Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge
Sightseeing
Near the Walnut Street Walking Bridge and Bluff Art District
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Museo de Arte Americano Hunter
10 Bluff View AveNear the Walnut Street Walking Bridge and Bluff Art District
Near Terminal, Hot Chocolatier, Chattanooga Whiskey, Stir, Frothy Monkey, Comedy Catch, Songbirds. Not much farther from Hart Gallery, Niedlove's, Main Street Meats, Alex Thai, State of Confusion, and Southside Pizza
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StNear Terminal, Hot Chocolatier, Chattanooga Whiskey, Stir, Frothy Monkey, Comedy Catch, Songbirds. Not much farther from Hart Gallery, Niedlove's, Main Street Meats, Alex Thai, State of Confusion, and Southside Pizza
Do a quick google for current hours - large farmer's market with food trucks, arts, and live music
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Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White BlvdDo a quick google for current hours - large farmer's market with food trucks, arts, and live music
Central to shopping north of the river.
Kids - carousel, water pad, music sculptures, many events, and open fields.
Walk along the water, visit all our local shops, and eat your heart out in the restaurants. Endless options over here
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Coolidge Park
150 River StCentral to shopping north of the river.
Kids - carousel, water pad, music sculptures, many events, and open fields.
Walk along the water, visit all our local shops, and eat your heart out in the restaurants. Endless options over here
A must for visitors. Pedestrian bridge. Stroll along it, enjoy the views, and think about how pretty our city is. Also, choose which side of the river to get ice cream and lunch on
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Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeA must for visitors. Pedestrian bridge. Stroll along it, enjoy the views, and think about how pretty our city is. Also, choose which side of the river to get ice cream and lunch on
Often a location for local music and festivals. Used to be the center of the Cherokee water trade. Can wander along and read the local art plaques to learn about the Cherokee Nation
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Ross's Landing
201 Riverfront PkwyOften a location for local music and festivals. Used to be the center of the Cherokee water trade. Can wander along and read the local art plaques to learn about the Cherokee Nation
River Gallery
400 E 2nd StArts :)
Murals! Start with this one - it wraps around all four sides of this large building. Chattanooga has over 200 public murals.
Check out the link below to find other insta-worthy options!
https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-murals/
300 E M L King Blvd
300 East Martin Luther King BoulevardMurals! Start with this one - it wraps around all four sides of this large building. Chattanooga has over 200 public murals.
Check out the link below to find other insta-worthy options!
https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-murals/
Activities
Just behind our house! Website stays updated with class schedules.
Kim and her employees are hardworking and kind. We highly recommend sessions here during your stay
Toes Yoga
3228 Brainerd RoadJust behind our house! Website stays updated with class schedules.
Kim and her employees are hardworking and kind. We highly recommend sessions here during your stay
Insane Paintball/Airsoft
1833 Wisdom StFreaking awesome. Our favorite paintball place
Loads of fun options to explore our outdoors.
Website speaks for itself:
https://adventuresportsinnovation.com/
Adventure Sports Innovation
191 River StLoads of fun options to explore our outdoors.
Website speaks for itself:
https://adventuresportsinnovation.com/
River Drifters
1925 Suck Creek RdWater rentals & restaurant tied into one
Favorite art gallery in Chattanooga. Great social mission and community support. The art is created on-site and priced affordably. We recommend them to anyone looking for a quirky souvenir or wanting to be inspired by people doing good.
Read more on their website: https://hartgallery.org/
Near to Terminal, Choo Choo, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Niedlove's, State of Confusion, etc.
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Hart Gallery Tennessee
110 E Main StFavorite art gallery in Chattanooga. Great social mission and community support. The art is created on-site and priced affordably. We recommend them to anyone looking for a quirky souvenir or wanting to be inspired by people doing good.
Read more on their website: https://hartgallery.org/
Near to Terminal, Choo Choo, Comedy Catch, Songbirds, Niedlove's, State of Confusion, etc.
Check out their website for kid-friendly train rides and dinners
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Museo del Ferrocarril del Valle de Tennessee
4119 Cromwell RdCheck out their website for kid-friendly train rides and dinners
Easily one of Chattanooga's staples. Fun ride up and down the mountain.
Bottom - ice cream, coffee shops, and restaurants.
Top - history museums, civil war battlefield (Battle Above the Clouds), souvenir shop, and great views
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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveEasily one of Chattanooga's staples. Fun ride up and down the mountain.
Bottom - ice cream, coffee shops, and restaurants.
Top - history museums, civil war battlefield (Battle Above the Clouds), souvenir shop, and great views
So fun! Try to go outside of peak hours, but worth the wait either way
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Ruby Falls
So fun! Try to go outside of peak hours, but worth the wait either way
Two buildings filled with sea and river life. Never gets old even though we go 5-10 times a year
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Acuario de Tennessee
1 Broad StTwo buildings filled with sea and river life. Never gets old even though we go 5-10 times a year
Great place to make a souvenir. You can make your own ornament (see our's hanging from the Emerald Hideaway porch) or just sit in front to watch other folks blow glass
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Ignis Glass Studio
401 Broad StGreat place to make a souvenir. You can make your own ornament (see our's hanging from the Emerald Hideaway porch) or just sit in front to watch other folks blow glass
This escape room gets our endorsement, but their are other options in town as well :)
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Escape Experience - Chattanooga Escape Room Games
1800 Rossville AveThis escape room gets our endorsement, but their are other options in town as well :)
Climb over the city! Over 50 climbing walls for all skill levels. Some of the walls are on the exterior of the building
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High Point Climbing
219 Broad StClimb over the city! Over 50 climbing walls for all skill levels. Some of the walls are on the exterior of the building
For the ha-has. Check out their website for upcoming shows - some big names come through here
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The Comedy Catch
29 Station StFor the ha-has. Check out their website for upcoming shows - some big names come through here
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
399 McCallie AveLive performances
Chattanooga Ducks
151 Riverfront PkwyChattaBOOga Ghost Walk
700 Cherry StGreat zoo for a smaller city - well organized, lots of animals, good price. And we have giraffes now too!
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Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveGreat zoo for a smaller city - well organized, lots of animals, good price. And we have giraffes now too!
Children's museum. Kids love spending a few hours here
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Museo de Descubrimiento Creativo
321 Chestnut StChildren's museum. Kids love spending a few hours here
Check out the website for dinner cruise tickets - fun way to take in the city from the water
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Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront PkwyCheck out the website for dinner cruise tickets - fun way to take in the city from the water
Island Cove Marina
6667 TN-58Boat rentals
Sir Goony's Family Fun Center
5918 Brainerd RdOn Brainerd Road
Spare Time Chattanooga
5518 Brainerd RdOn Brainerd Road
Beautiful hikes with great blue swimming holes
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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge Trailhead (Pocket Wilderness)
354 Montlake RdBeautiful hikes with great blue swimming holes
Formerly known as "Chattanooga African American Museum." Great for local information
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Bessie Smith Hall
200 E M L King BlvdFormerly known as "Chattanooga African American Museum." Great for local information
Just outside the city, but good historical information
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Cherokee Removal Memorial
6615 Blythe Ferry LnJust outside the city, but good historical information
Underground waterfall - pretty great exploration :)
Guided tours only. Try to go during off-peak hours, but worth it even if you have to wait in line
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Ruby Falls
Underground waterfall - pretty great exploration :)
Guided tours only. Try to go during off-peak hours, but worth it even if you have to wait in line
Lake Winnie - great for kids, families, and the young of heart
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Parque de diversiones Lake Winnepesaukah
1730 Lakeview DrLake Winnie - great for kids, families, and the young of heart
At the top of the Incline Railway. Usually have to pay for entry, but the reenactments of the cannon firings are interesting for kids and adults.
FYI, the Battle Above the Clouds that took place in Chattanooga turned the tide towards Union victory during the Civil War
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Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
3370 Lafayette RdAt the top of the Incline Railway. Usually have to pay for entry, but the reenactments of the cannon firings are interesting for kids and adults.
FYI, the Battle Above the Clouds that took place in Chattanooga turned the tide towards Union victory during the Civil War
A must-do if you are here for several days in the hotter months. Many different rafting companies to choose from - this one is closer to Chattanooga than others
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Outland Expeditions Ocoee River Rafting
2483 Waterlevel HwyA must-do if you are here for several days in the hotter months. Many different rafting companies to choose from - this one is closer to Chattanooga than others
Just outside of Chattanooga. Includes historical information, including about Cherokee culture
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Red Clay State Historic Park
1140 Red Clay Park Rd SWJust outside of Chattanooga. Includes historical information, including about Cherokee culture
Lakeshore Marina
5600 Lake Resort TerraceGreat place to rent a book! Pontoon comes with a slide off the second level :)
West of Lookout Mountain. Great hiking trails and waterfalls
https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/cloudland-canyon-state-park/GA/530148/overview
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Parque Estatal de Cloudland Canyon
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdWest of Lookout Mountain. Great hiking trails and waterfalls
https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/cloudland-canyon-state-park/GA/530148/overview
Dude, this is cool
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Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyDude, this is cool
Many well-marked hiking trails
https://www.reflectionriding.org/www
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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdMany well-marked hiking trails
https://www.reflectionriding.org/www
A few minutes walk from the top of the Incline Railroad. You usually have to pay for entry but the view and reenactments are great
Lookout Mountain Civil War Battlefield
110 Point Park RdA few minutes walk from the top of the Incline Railroad. You usually have to pay for entry but the view and reenactments are great
Blue Blazes Trail
409 Moccasin Bend RdFun little loop by the water
Historical house centered by many great hiking trails up and down the mountain
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Cravens House
Historical house centered by many great hiking trails up and down the mountain
Hiking, waterfalls, and camping just north of Chattanooga
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Foster Falls
Hiking, waterfalls, and camping just north of Chattanooga
Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline
514 Brawley RdNorth of Chattanooga
Antiques
Pinterest-ish shopping more than antiques. Fun for locally made clothing, art, etc as well
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Vinterest Southside
2121 Chestnut StPinterest-ish shopping more than antiques. Fun for locally made clothing, art, etc as well
Biggest location for antiques in Chattanooga (technically in East Ridge). Includes 4-6 antique shops clustered together. Close to the house
East Town Antique Mall
6511 Slater RdBiggest location for antiques in Chattanooga (technically in East Ridge). Includes 4-6 antique shops clustered together. Close to the house
Current selling on instagram due to the pandemic - hilarious family with great live auctions on Wednesday afternoons
The Insyde Outsyde Shop
5006 Dayton BlvdCurrent selling on instagram due to the pandemic - hilarious family with great live auctions on Wednesday afternoons
Bobbie's favorite antique shop. Good location near Signal Mountain (north of the river). Nice selection of undisturbed antiques
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Dirty Jane’s Antiques
1910 Dayton BlvdBobbie's favorite antique shop. Good location near Signal Mountain (north of the river). Nice selection of undisturbed antiques
Pinterest-ish shop. Smaller, but also has a number of souvenirs. Across the street from Southside Pizza on Main Street
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Merchants on Main
607 E Main StPinterest-ish shop. Smaller, but also has a number of souvenirs. Across the street from Southside Pizza on Main Street
Definitely worth exploring if you like antiques. Higher prices than Dirty Janes or the East Town Antique area, but you can still find good deals and quality items. Often a quirky take on their materials, but not yet Pinterest-ed (not painted or artificially distressed)
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The Refindery on McCallie
1300 McCallie AveDefinitely worth exploring if you like antiques. Higher prices than Dirty Janes or the East Town Antique area, but you can still find good deals and quality items. Often a quirky take on their materials, but not yet Pinterest-ed (not painted or artificially distressed)
Mostly French
1401 Williams StBobbie has not explored this one before! Directly at an intersection on Main Street.
Antique shop behind our house - look out the kitchen windows - the covered door directly behind us leads into the shop :)
Anthology
3220 Brainerd RoadAntique shop behind our house - look out the kitchen windows - the covered door directly behind us leads into the shop :)
Shopping
Burns Tobacconist
723 Cherry StHaven't been, but have heard good things
Great option for souvenirs and for supporting our local small businesses. Wide selection of locally-made items
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Locals Only Gifts and Goods
10 Frazier AveGreat option for souvenirs and for supporting our local small businesses. Wide selection of locally-made items
Quirky artsy items at Coolidge Park. There are 5-10 other shops within a two minute walk of this one
Tangerinas
157 River StQuirky artsy items at Coolidge Park. There are 5-10 other shops within a two minute walk of this one
Smal little shop behind our house. Owner is very kind and there are great pieces to get as souvenirs
Visions Stained Glass
3240 Brainerd RoadSmal little shop behind our house. Owner is very kind and there are great pieces to get as souvenirs
Gannon Art Center
3250 Brainerd RdDiagonal behind the house :)
Worth strolling through the district, checking out art for sale as well as public art installations
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Bluff View Art District
411 E 2nd StWorth strolling through the district, checking out art for sale as well as public art installations
Neighbourhoods
Crest Road at the top of Rosemont Drive is a great choice to explore. Turn left for a short drive. Turn right to meander into Georgia.
There are many historic markers, including cannons and plaques in neighbor's front yards. Your view down into the city is beautiful as well
Missionary Ridge Tunnel
Missionary Ridge TunnelCrest Road at the top of Rosemont Drive is a great choice to explore. Turn left for a short drive. Turn right to meander into Georgia.
There are many historic markers, including cannons and plaques in neighbor's front yards. Your view down into the city is beautiful as well
Great place to drive around and look at the historic homes while visiting Ruby Falls, Rock City, and/or the Incline Railway. Lots of great hiking trails as well
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Saint Elmo
Great place to drive around and look at the historic homes while visiting Ruby Falls, Rock City, and/or the Incline Railway. Lots of great hiking trails as well
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
301 Manufacturers RdNorth of the river, roughly 10 minutes away
Food City
3801 Tennessee AveNearby in East Ridge, under 10 minutes away
Best value prices for groceries, alcohol, and household basics. Less than 10 minutes away down Brainerd Road.
*You will need a quarter in order to use a buggy/shopping cart
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ALDI
1999 Battlefield PkwyBest value prices for groceries, alcohol, and household basics. Less than 10 minutes away down Brainerd Road.
*You will need a quarter in order to use a buggy/shopping cart