Darkness. Tight squeezes. Towering underground chambers. Deep canyons. Sheer drop-offs. For 3.5…read morehours, it was just my guide and me exploring the wild side of an underground cave beneath Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. This wasn't a tourist cave tour--it was true wild spelunking that pushed both body and mind. Every twist and turn brought a new challenge as we climbed, crawled, scrambled, and carefully navigated rugged terrain where every step demanded focus. It was exhilarating, physically demanding, and an absolute adrenaline rush from start to finish. The last time I experienced wild caving was at ages 10 and 11 with the Boy Scouts. Back then I was probably half my current weight and a lot smaller! Returning to the underground decades later made this adventure even more rewarding. My guide and I hit it off, and I told him that when he visits family in Eustis, Florida, I'll return the favor by taking him on a kayaking adventure. Life's greatest adventures often begin where most people turn around. I can't wait to find the next wild cave and do it all over again! That cave reminded me that adventure has no age limit--only a willingness to keep exploring.

Truly an amazing and exciting adventure! Raccoon Mountain Caverns provides you with everything you…read moreneed in terms of gear, and guides. Tristan and Emily were our guides and they were absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly helping you get through the challenging parts of the cave with step by step instructions. For the majority i would probably not recommend carrying the following: keys, phones, selfie sticks, backpacks, bags, wallets, loose articles and anything you would be sad to lose. The price and value of this adventure is excellent and that the facilities are attached to a wonderful campground is amazing also. Tip: there is an onsite washer and dryer so you can easily wash your clothes after going through the spelunking and yes you will get dirty. Helmets, gloves, lights And knee pads are provided. 5 stars for Raccoon Mountain Caverns!

A three hour tour on the Tennessee River with breathtaking views of Lookout Mountain and the…read moreriverfront. We had the inexpensive seats for this outing- top deck, outside. The wind was up post Zeta storm blowing through- jacket weather, but not horrible. I was happy the rain stopped. There is cover on the top deck, which is where we sat. The lower decks are indoors, with outside seating around the perimeter- the first floor is for dining. We got a bag of popcorn and cups for soda for our adventure. We departed and enjoyed a bald eagle soaring passed within the first 15 minutes! Tennessee tour guides brag that they have the highest population of Bald Eagles in the US (we heard this on many of the tours in the area). The bald eagles were reintroduced to the area in the 80's. There were plenty of other birds, beautiful mountains to view and some stunning properties along the river. We also saw plenty of local industry- mining, scrap metals and saw some of the old industrial areas renovated with new condos. We didn't go as far on the river as usual- because the current was very strong, we turned around early and ran a little late on the return. This was a great leisurely way to tour the area. Definitely a unique way to learn about the area!

Amazing Birthday cruise down the Tennessee River. We rented the private charter pontoon party…read moreboat, the Latitude 35 and Tadpole Barge, for a fun afternoon on the Tennessee River. The sales staff, boat staff and Captain were all wonderful and accommodating. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great experience for groups up to 39. Thanks Joy and all the people at the Chattanooga Riverboat.

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.

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

Ryan & Hope are so friendly, easy going, professional and well prepared! If you want to go on some…read morebeautiful hikes and not worry about the logistics, they are your people! They have covered all the details you normally would handle or research yourself, especially if you're from out of state like myself. If you don't have a vehicle or don't want to drive, pick up and drop off is included in the price. As long as you're staying in Downtown Chattanooga. An assortment of pre-packaged snacks & bottles of water are provided. They carry them while you hike so you don't need to! The bonus? They take professional photos of you on the hike to commemorate you & your group in action & posing! They have a quick turnaround also with access to your edited picture gallery. So no timer settings on cameras or one person out of the group pics! Oh! Best of all? The group hike is private! You won't have any randos with you! I had an awesome time! Communication was excellent from the time I inquired about booking a hike all the way through the end! They are highly responsive! I received confirmation via email & text. However, when I had questions I texted directly and a couple of days before the hike and the morning of the hike they sent me texts for updates. A waiver is required to be signed the day of the hike in person. Bug spray was provided prior to our hike. I chose to do the Soul therapy hike for my birthday because it offers a variety of scenery. It was one of my favorite hikes I've done over the years. It ranged from views above the falls down to close up views touching the water. Although, you can take a super short cut to the falls, it is still a steep path down into the gorge. We took the longer trail which is even more scenic involving various beautiful views and overlooks, tall walls of sandstone and one major steep descent of rocks into the gorge which requires a lot of careful footing placement & maybe 1-2 areas ( the rock wall or a random tree trunk) to hold onto for balance. Honestly, if I didn't have Hope & Ryan as guides and I was doing the hike on my own with just friends, I probably would have taken one look down that steep of a sea of rocks and said let's go another way. Hahaha.. But Hope was leading and offered her arm as balance support if needed, which I took a few times. Slow & steady my friends. Along the way, we also crossed two cool bridges as well. The falls were pretty and kind of reminded me of the Salto do Prego waterfall in Sao Miguel. It was a wonderful time with Hope & Ryan where we were able to learn about the area, the wildflowers and rest on the way back to our hotel in their nice, clean , comfortable and AC SUV while snacking on the way back & having good conversation. They also provide some coupons to local restaurants and shops, & an EXPERIENCE CHATTANOOGA sticker. They were kind enough to accommodate picking us up last minute at a local breakfast place that we had walked to from our hotel since, it was close to our pick up time. We really appreciated it! They offer many different hikes and different levels. If I had been there a whole week, I would have probably booked the all day waterfalls tour and the alpaca farm & coffee tour too! Be sure to check out their website! They provide in depth descriptions of their different hikes. Also, some hikes are only done certain days of the week so make sure to check for their availability! Military discounts & discounts for groups over a certain number are offered. Just be sure to mention it to them prior to payment.

Hope and Ryan are absolutely amazing. They made our group feel absolutely safe and excited about…read morehiking in South Cumberland. From pick up to drop off everything was perfect! I can't wait to hike with them again!

We visited on a beautiful Sunday afternoon--about 70 degrees and sunny. We made a whole afternoon…read moreof walking around this part of Chattanooga, stopping at the sculpture garden, having lunch at Tony's, and then heading down to Ross's Landing. The sculpture garden is small, so it's a quick stop as part of your walk. From there, we enjoyed spending time along the river at Ross's Landing. There's nice green grass where you could spread out a blanket and have a picnic. There are also waterfront platforms you can walk out onto, with built-in benches and lounge chairs. Actual solid seating, too--not flimsy chairs someone tossed out there! A really nice place to sit and enjoy the river. There were porta-potties outside during our visit, although it looked like there had recently been an event, so I'm not sure whether those are always available. This is also where we spotted the Southern Belle riverboat and ended up booking a sunset cruise for that evening. We went out for a walk and apparently added a boat ride to the day! A really nice way to spend a sunny afternoon, especially paired with lunch and a little exploring.

Such a beautiful place! The Bluff View Art District is located in a historic neighborhood of…read moreChattanooga, TN, and is noted to be dedicated to the horticultural, visual, and culinary arts. We loved seeing the beautiful architecture of the older buildings, some of which had an old European feel. The old Bluff View Bakery building looked like something magical you may have seen cross the screen of a Harry Potter film. This district was a lovely way to spend an afternoon strolling around the downtown area with our small dog. It has restaurants, cafes, mezzanines, patios, beautiful winding paths, and views of the Tennessee River. This is a more relaxed area of downtown Chattanooga for sure. Depending on when you visit, parking can be limited and difficult to find. Free parking is offered for customers and can be found throughout the district on High St., East Second St. and Spring St. Parking is also available in the middle of the district between Rembrandt's Coffee House and Tony's Pasta Shop. Additional parking can be found at the southern end of the district behind the Bluff View Bakery. In all, visit the Bluff View Art District - you won't regret it!

Enjoyed our evening here. Open mic was so fun. Drinks were reasonable and refreshing.read more

Located in the Choo Choo building, this distillery does everything on-site. Forbes Magazine just…read moregave their Gin a rating of number 4 in the country. Bartender told me to go with a gin cocktail, and I wish I'd listened! Had the espresso martini which was good, yet not the flavor I was looking for. Most comfortable stools ever! Large bar which is on both the inside and outside. Many tables inside.

I went on an "Eat Sip Walk" tour when I visited Chattanooga for the first time and it was AWESOME!…read moreJane, the host, was a fantastic tour guide. It was super fun and enjoyable to see the city this way; lots of food and drinks with a set schedule and ability to hit the great local spots all in a few hours. I highly recommend doing this tour for both for tourists & locals. Mine was 3 hours long and we went to these hotspots: La Altena, Feed Co, Debarge Winery, Flying Squirrel, and Conga!

Marilyn was great! We did the tour as part of a team meeting for dinner and came away full of food…read moreand Chattanooga insights. Our only regret was not doing this tour the first day we were in town because we came away wanting to explore the city more. You will not regret taking this tour. Good portions/awesome hospitality!

This is a must stop when coming to Chattanooga whether you're an academic historian or just mildly…read moreinterested. The relic exhibit is nice, but the show (diorama and movie combination) give a battle and landscape orientation that make walking through Point Park fun.

An excellent place to hike around, sit around and have a picnic, check out the gift shops. But the…read moremost important thing is to look at the history here and how important it was in the battle of northern aggression. It has the best views in all of Tennessee I would say.