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    Battles For Chattanooga Museum

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    Cannon view of Chattanooga.
    Lisa S.

    On a week long trip throughout Tennessee, this happened to be one of the highlights. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday morning and were one of the only visitors here but thoroughly enjoyed the privacy. Point Park was amazing and absolutely worth the $10 entry fee; the views and park path down to a hidden museum on the side of the mountain are simply spectacular and offer great photo opportunities! The museum up at the top before the park entrance is also pretty neat, and offers visitors a chance to see the famous $20,000 painting from 1874 of the Civil War as well as a 30-minute video presentation. Absolutely a must see when traveling through Chattanooga.

    Steven L.

    This is the perfect starting point before touring the area"s Civil War sites. So, visit here first. The battles for Chattanooga changed the outcome oh the Civil War. It was the beginning of the end for the South. Spectacular features: There are two canons out front that make a wonderful photo opportunity for tourists. There's also a 30 minute video to watch in here that costs $8 to watch. Now this museum is free. The gift shop is bigger with lots of stuff to buy anywhere from DVDs and confederate hats to drinks and ice cream. My recommendation is to not drive up here but to ride the Incline Railway up here. Then , you can also visit Point Park too after the Battles of Chattanooga. After doing the Incline Railway, visiting Point Park then tour The Chattanooga and Chickamauga National Military Parks.

    Amanda F.

    Of you're going to go to this, get the Rock City annual pass. It's a small (but rather good) gift shop and a 30 min video with a diorama of the battle areas. The lights on the diorama show were a little hard to follow. The "museum" was two tiny rooms with artifacts that had tiny printed comment boxes that were hard to read. They didn't even turn up the lights at the end so we can see the diorama and the details. The video did help paint the picture of the battles that happened in that area, but that's about it. It's ok, but it definitely needs some work.

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    For a small obscure location, this place is a gem. Tons of historic artifacts and information. Definitely worth stopping by.

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    Very nice store would recommend you check I out while you are their... neat stuff make sure u get a shirt or flag..

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    It is worth a look just for the view of Chattanooga.

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    Creative Discovery Museum - The riverboat climbing are

    Creative Discovery Museum

    4.6(117 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Wow this place was amazing! I am a past preschooler teacher a current nanny a mother and a…read moregrandmother and this place is what's happening! I have decided to buy my 2-year-old grandson in annual pass so his family can take him here as many times as he wants. There is an area in the section for every age group. There was not once where I felt like my two-year-old grandson was going to get ran over by a big kid because everybody had their own areas to excel in. Enjoy my pictures because I don't feel like I can find the words to explain all the awesomeness that is in one building. Have fun kids and caregivers!

    This was my first visit with my 4 & 2 yr old. I have wanted to bring my kids here for so long so I…read morethink I had a lot of expectation seeing as it was specifically for kids. I was a little let down. First, admission is pretty hefty. This is an area for kids so I was surprised adult tickets were so expensive. Secondly, not a single hand sanitizer station had any hand sanitizer. We arrived right a 10am when they opened so I was very surprised they were all empty. Thirdly, many of the "buttons" for kids to push didn't work or maybe they weren't suppose to do anything. But I would think if there is a button to push, it should at least make a sound or turn on a light. Lastly, (nothing that the museum can control) but it's hard to fully enjoy the exhibits when parents don't "reset" the area after their child is done playing in it. Parents please be considerate and reset the area when your child is done playing. Better yet teach them to do it themselves along with "taking turns".

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    The Coker Museum

    The Coker Museum

    4.9(24 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    If you're visiting Chattanooga, do yourself a favor and don't skip the Coker Museum. Whether you're…read morea lifelong car enthusiast or someone who couldn't tell a Model T from a Mustang, this place is absolutely fascinating. It ended up being one of my favorite museums I've ever visited. The museum is built around the incredible collection of the Coker family, who made their name through Coker Tire, and you can feel the passion behind every display. I had the chance to meet Casey, who now helps lead the family business, and she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was so refreshing to see a family-run museum where everyone genuinely loves what they do. The collection is unbelievable. You'll find everything from antique automobiles and classic sports cars to vintage trucks, motorcycles, race cars, buses, and even airplanes hanging from the ceiling. They also have a working restoration shop where you can watch vintage vehicles being brought back to life, plus displays of the original tires and automotive memorabilia that tell the story behind the collection. One of the coolest pieces was the historic Yellowstone tour bus used in filming, which was such a fun surprise. (Content Rhino) At $25 per person, this museum is worth every penny. We spent far longer here than we expected because there was always something new to discover around every corner. Even if cars aren't normally your thing, the history, craftsmanship, and stories behind these vehicles make this an experience you won't forget. Hands down, this is one of the best museums I've visited, and it's now at the top of my list of recommendations for anyone visiting Chattanooga.

    Everything is amazing , all the vintage automobiles, trucks and motorcycles was very enjoyable to…read moresee . They do auto restorations on site. They do the old wooden spokes wheel and tires there also. We were fortunate to meet up with the owner of the museum, he is very friendly person, made us very welcoming. We highly recommend stopping by. One of the best highlights of Chattanooga.

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    Ruby Falls - View from the top at night!

    Ruby Falls

    3.7(958 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    My husband had never been to Ruby Falls so we went exploring. The site has been around since 1930…read moreand is in great shape! Everything is well maintained and updated. We enjoyed the tour down into the cavern. Our tour guide Michael was funny, easy to understand, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to enjoy his job. Seeing the rock formations and the falls had us in awe of what we saw. It was absolutely beautiful! The video to start and the stories along the way really added to the experience. I appreciated that a sound system had been installed (and well hidden) so we could hear clearly. It was a fun morning!

    Ruby Falls has been on my "must see" list for years and every time it pops up in a video on my…read moreinstagram account, I'm more determined to come for a visit. Finally, was able to do it last month. Purchased tickets in advance and showed up with enough time to shop in the gift shop and use the restroom. They have a very nice facility here with plenty of parking, a cafe, a large gift shop, and an observation tower. Spotless inside and well-run. Also, a penny press! Our tour guide, Chuck I believe, was wonderful. Extremely friends and funny and knowledgable about the cave but also about Chattanooga and the surrounding area. They are really doing a lot of tours. Since you walk 0.5 miles to the waterfall underground, it's a bit of a slog to keep getting to the side so groups of 30-40 can go by (tight space). We probably had to do this about 5-6x during our tour. The falls are amazing, but, walking the half mile through the cave and seeing all the other formations was wonderful too. There really are a lot of examples of formations and some unique ones like Angel's Wings, Western Sunset and Leo's Passage. Our group was large, but we had a good time and everyone was polite. The only thing I was disappointed in was that the waterfall wasn't illuminated for us to walk up to it - instead, we walked in in the dark and all crowded around it - so, when the lights came on, I wasn't able to get an approach or long shot of it in full length. They do have first tours of the day and adult-only tours so, if I come back again, I may look into that.

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    Hunter Museum of American Art - 4/25 James Cameron (1817-1882) View of Moccasin Bend, Chattanooga, 1857 Oil on canvas

    Hunter Museum of American Art

    4.2(92 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    We've visited Chattanooga several times, but we realized we'd never been to the art museum. We fell…read morein love with the view of the water as soon as we walked in, and we hadn't even made it to the exhibits yet. We took our time in each gallery, reading and studying the art. It wasn't busy at all, so we had plenty of time and space to enjoy ourselves. Some of my favorites were the still life pieces. All in all, there was a good amount to see, and we'd recommend it as a relaxing afternoon activity for those who appreciate not only the art itself but the history of the pieces. We'd consider coming back again for any new exhibits next time we're in town.

    What drew me to the Hunter was the photo of the stunning architecture above the bluff on the…read moreTennessee River. What I found was a pretty decent collection of American art for a small city! ++. The HMAA is really 3 buildings in one : The main building is where the entrance and the gift shop are. It has exhibits and event space. In between the main building and the mansion is a long hallway with series of rooms filled with most of their permanent collection, works from the 20th century. The mansion seems to house earlier works from 18th and 19th centuries and a few from the 20th century . +. There were several pieces that grabbed my attention. Andrew Wyeth's striking The Lobsterman, 1937 from his first one man show. It was painted when he was only 20 years old. Willem de Kooning's Untitled 1969. First of his that didn't cause strong reaction. Edward Curtis' Canyon de Chelly was on exhibit. I was thrilled as it's rare to find Curtis' work in the South. Edward Ruscha's America, Her Best Product 1974-1975 struck me with current tariffs and policy changes. Perhaps so much yet not much has changed in the past 6 decades. James Cameron's View of Moccasin Bend, Chattanooga. It's the site of 12,000 years of continuous human habitation since the Paleo-Indian Period (10,000 BCE - 8,000 BCE), My favorite find was Victor De Grailly's Niagara Falls, c. 1850. It captured the view of the Falls from the American side overlooks Terrapin Point. In 1833, an observation tower was connected to a 300-foot-long wooden bridge to walk above the rushing water! So if you've been to Niagara Falls, you know THIS BRIDGE no longer exists! I soO wish it was still there :) +. The Hunter charges $20pp and $18pp for seniors, students, veterans and others. It's a bit steep for a collection worth apx. 1-2 hour visit. Though it's good to support this non-profit! ++. Service was friendly and informative by Tim? at the front desk. He shared with us that Chattanooga has deep Native American roots with the Cherokee and Trail of Tears while he showed us their 2nd floor balcony. =. Parking is a tiny (~20) private paid lot. It was full and we were lucky to find a street parking nearly. The HMAA owes its legacy to the original owner of the mansion, George Hunter of the Coke Bottling Company. This museum is worth a stop. MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark +. Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you bee my LiFe!

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