What a beautiful experience. I booked the evening 2hour tour. Great views but we definitely…read moreshould have done the 4 hour cruise.

We had a great day on the Tennessee River with Captain Kerron. We learned so much about the area…read moreand scenery we saw. The 6 hour private tour was very relaxing and not spoiled by a spot of rain when we started out. We stayed nice and dry inside the boat's cabin and ventured back out as soon as skies cleared. If we return to Chattanooga, we would like to see the companion trip heading the opposite direction down to the gorge.

Three of our party of four had enjoyed the Duck Boat experience in Chattanooga before. It was just…read moreas much fun the second time around! Captain Rob again was a great tour guide, captain and safety officer. Duck boat tour is now our must do every visit to Chattanooga! If you have any aspiring young boat captains in your group, you definitely want to let them try out their duck boat driving skills.

It was a good tour with lots of interesting information. I wish the ducks could have gone faster…read moreand signage was better.

Beautiful Sunset Cruise, But Inconsistent Hours at the Gift Shop…read more We had a lovely time aboard the Southern Belle for their Sunset Cruise. When we boarded, we made our way to the middle deck, front of the boat--and found the perfect little spot with a private table and chairs. It felt like our own peaceful corner of the river. No crowd, just a quiet, relaxing ride with amazing views of the Chattanooga skyline and surrounding scenery as the sun set. Absolutely gorgeous. After docking, we decided to eat at the restaurant above the gift shop. It was a great way to end the evening--the food was tasty, and the river views from the deck made it even better. We asked the staff what time the gift shop closed and were told 9:00 PM, so we waited until after dinner to pick up souvenirs. Unfortunately, by the time we finished eating (maybe 10 minutes later), the shop had already closed. Kind of a bummer. Since then, we've tried to return twice while driving through Chattanooga--hoping to grab some mementos--but no one answers the phone, and the gift shop hasn't been open either time. Their posted hours on both the website and Google are clearly off, which has made it pretty frustrating. All in all, we loved the cruise and highly recommend it, especially if you can snag a quiet spot on the deck. Just don't count on the gift shop being open--even if you're told otherwise. Buy your souvenirs before dinner just to be safe!

A nice midday diversion in the heart of Chattanooga…read more NOTE: The day before our trip, the venue called to say there would be 152 middle schoolers on the boat with us. They offered to move us to another date or refund, but we were coming from out of town and had no more availability, so we kept our booking. Location and Parking Located right on the riverfront, parking is available in a paid lot across from the dock. Venue and Atmosphere Enter through the gift shop, which is a replica of the boat. After we checked in and got our tokens and complimentary moon pie, we headed upstairs to the full service restaurant and bar. They have happy hour (BOGO free beers) all day Monday-Friday, which came as a pleasant surprise to us. The charcuterie board was delicious, colorful, and filling as well. All of the restaurant food here can be taken onto the boat, so off we went to enjoy a late lunch on the deck. The middle school group corralled on the first floor, so we enjoyed the second floor completely to ourselves. I must say this was the most welcome surprise of the day. The live narrator was knowledgable with a soothing voice. A few time he had to stop to get the kids under control or remind a chaperone to come ot the deck, but kids will be kids I guess. Service Service was prompt, courteous, and efficient; and we had the sweetest bartender. Food and Beverages We had two Angry Orchard Ciders and a charceuterie board. Everything was delicious! Verdict I'll be back for the sunset cruise one day!

Great marina! We've had our boat there in dry storage for years. I love the convenience because I…read morecan go to the lake anytime I want & I don't have to trailer my boat back & forth anymore!

This Marina is a nightmare. My wife and I rented a vessel from Harbor Lights for four days as part…read moreof a week-long getaway. When we arrived, we were given the incorrect boat because the original rental was "broken". When we departed the Marina with the new vessel, we looked down and noticed that the gas gauge read "empty". We turned around immediately. The gas station attendant told us that the gas gauge was "broken" and assured us that the boat had a full tank. He advised us to fill it up at a local marina each morning (to be safe). We used the boat for about 2.5 hours (that same day) and found ourselves stranded in the middle of the lake. We called the marina and they offered NO ASSISTANCE. We eventually had to swim to shore and ask a random lakeside homeowner for help. They were kind enough to tow us back to our rental home. The marina sent a repairman to take a look at the vessel. After sitting with him for about an hour, he determined that we had run out of gas. He apologized on behalf of the marina and suggested that we go to the nearest gas station and put 5 gallons of gas in the boat (God forbid he'd have provided it himself). He also assured us the gas gauge was BROKEN. We woke up the next morning, bought a gas can, put 5 gallons in the boat, and went to the nearest marina. We filled up the boat (40+ gallons), and to our surprise the gas gauge worked GREAT! We used the boat for the remaining three days with no issues. When we returned to the marina, I asked to speak to the manager, "Lewis", and explained what had happened a few days prior. He was condescending, rude, derogatory, and acted as if we couldn't read a gas gauge (along with the original gas station attendant). He finally agreed to return "5 hours of usage" for the first day (because we had enjoyed the first "3 hours of usage", give me a break...) and suggested we call first thing the following week. He also credited us for our gas at the end of our four day session (so kind), which we returned empty (since that's how we received it). We called back the following week. Lewis was again rude and disrespectful, this time to my wife, and told us we wouldn't be receiving anything beyond our "free gas". Worst customer service I've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE. STAY AWAY!

The Tennessee Valley Authority formed the Nickajack Dam in southeast Tennessee which made the…read morereservoir. It provides electricity for business customers and local power distributors serving more than 9 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. It is named after an Indian village that was once home base to the Chickamaugan nation in the late 1700s. Nickajack Dam is located in Jasper, Marion County, TN about 20 miles west of Chattanooga. What's surprising is how they ship commodities such as grain, pulpwood, wood chips, soybean oil, salt, petroleum, steel products and coal along the reservoir, passing through the Nickajack lock. There is also the Nickajack Cave, which is an important habitat for the endangered species of migrating gray bats (Mytotis grisescens). The bats use the cave during the spring and summer to give birth and raise their young. At dusk, between late April and early October, the sky darkens as thousands of bats emerge from the mouth of the cave to feed. There is a viewing platform to see the bats emerge from the cave. The Nickajack Dam and Reservoir is a beautiful place to visit, enjoy the outdoor activities and even stop for a break.

They are diligent in their efforts to get the job done. Always take great care of my boat.read more

We rented the double decker pontoon boat with the slide for 14 of us. It was the best experience…read morethat we will remember for a long time. The staff was very nice and welcoming. It will be our "go to" place when all the family comes in.

Me and my husband checked out this place one day. We lived out two burgers. Smashed double patties…read moreand flavor and so many great things put together. We brought our kids the next day and I got his burger. My husband tried something else. Al's their house beer was so good for such a great price. It was beautiful to seat out on the patio. Watch thr river and chat. It gets packed. U seem to sit yourself where u find a table. But yes we lived it here. Great food. We will definitely bring family and friends who come to visit us. And also. The staff is so nice. No complaints at all. They were all so great!!!! Totally LOVED this restaurant!!!!

This is our go to spot after hiking, climbing, or kayaking in the suck creek area. I always get the…read moreDirty Cowboy or the Philly Cheesesteak and my wife always does the Fish and chips or the fish tacos with a pair of drifter draft beers. It never disappoints. The service is good , but sometimes slow, but it's only because they are busy. They have outdoor seating in case you have your dogs or just wanna enjoy the breeze, but also have a full bar and booths inside to watch the game. If you're lucky enough to visit with your dogs when Julia is working, they might get a little bacon surprise. We love this spot!

Drove all the way out there and no one was there. Used the outhouse while we waited but it didn't…read moreflush and no door. When we decided to leave someone stopped us on the way out and complained that we drove over a hose that was emptying soapy water across the road. They didn't identify themself so we don't know who they were. Somewhat disappointed as they clearly have a scenic location for paddling.

I'm reading these reviews and I feel like clearly none of these people have ever kayaked. It's a…read moremom & pop shop, family owned. There is a 2 lane paved road leading to the location, you do NOT need an SUV, it's a totally normal road. The driveway is very steep as are almost all driveways here as we are in the mountains. There is a large gravel road/dam that you drive across to get to their location. Yes there was some boat wake maybe 5 xs the entire trip we were passed by a boat (and it's the week of the 4th of July) no one tipped, the kids loved riding the wake. There was a nice little picnic area and we waited here for the guide approximately ten minutes as we were instructed by our confirmation text when booking. The life jackets are in good condition and hanging on a clothesline. I have no idea if they sanitize them because I didn't ask. The bathroom is a little yard barn deal with a flushing toilet and shower and it was immaculate. It does have a curtain for a door but I was completely concealed. It is different than other kayaking places because there's not much of a current my 12-year-old went and was able to paddle up and downstream without any issue. It was a nice day, reasonably priced and met our expectations. Pros Incredibly beautiful Easy to find Friendly staff Reasonably priced A bit of a workout paddling Cons Not very shaded in open water so hot Waited a bit (ten minutes) for guide A bit of a workout paddling The sign for the location is after the driveway, they could improve this (solution.... we backed up ten feet ;))

Chickamauga Lake is Nationally known as one of the top Bass fishing locations in the USA. It hosts…read moreBassmaster tournaments and brings people from all over. But what good is a Great Lake if you don't have great guides and expert fishing tackle locations to help the rest of us who love the sport but lack the knowledge? Or maybe the good bass fishing folks needs a reliable place to get top notch tackle? We now have a place in Hixson that has what all those looking to catch fish need to succeed. Talking Tackle. Conveniently located just outside Chester Frost Park, the owners of this new place are some of the best in both customer service and fishing knowledge. They have a small lodge with indoor parking for your boat. Yes, really. They have a great inventory of soft baits, live bait, and anything else you need. And they will share real hotspot locations with you, tell you what is biting and on what. They understand that if you aren't successful at catching fish then they aren't doing their job to their satisfaction either. You are missing out if you don't stop in. Promise.

Always ready helpful and friendly. they have a giant selection of lures and soft plastics. they…read morealso sell live bait as well. they defiantly are not afraid to tell you where the action is on the lake either.

What a peaceful place to take in nature. Overall, this state park was really quiet (not a lot of…read morepeople here) and had a large parking lot. The park itself is a bit smaller if you are looking to do a lot of exploring Beautiful views of the water! There are areas around with a pier for fishing and where you can walk around the water. The park did have restrooms as well that were clean. Beautiful spot for some fishing, a picnic, boating, and a walk along the water.

We stumbled across this place one day while I was letting the grandkiddo pick which way to go…read moreadventure. I'm not a local so I didn't know it was there. I really liked the pond setup and other aspects of this state park. There was a huge pool that apparently they are no longer going to keep operational and that is disappointing. I think they could do better with signage and what this park offers and could possibly keep all the items going for the public