I occasionally afford myself the luxury of visiting places without really knowing what to expect…read more This park just wasn't that clear to me in its purpose, but it became more so after arrival, with a visitor center focused on Native American history and identifying this as a Cherokee Nation headquarters. A spread of recreated buildings outside offers opportunities for perusal. The most aesthetically distinctive site is a large spring of the sort that seem more common in Kentucky than Tennessee, which evinces a robust blue color and empties into a clear stream. The spring itself is off-limits, but the stream is open for wading. All of these sites are within sight of the initial entrance, but a trek uphill reveals picnic areas, an amphitheater, and a couple of mile trail through the woods. Between the different elements of the park, it was easy to spend a couple of hours there, and best of all, it's free, though the gift shop warrants examination.

Extremely nice! Not a bad price either You can bring your own food which is nice. A great way to…read morehave a family day

DO NOT TRUST!!! I started a purchase and was told I would receive a refund since we were not able…read moreto operate the business due to State regulations and pushback and after 2 years, we are going through court to try to get our money back! RUN!!!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soooo much fun!!! Our family has visited the Jungle Float many times last year and always had a…read moreBLAST! We are looking forward to the start of the season this weekend!!!! I already have our tickets and booked my private party. Employees and lifeguards are kind and trustworthy. It is truly an expensive way to have fun with the kids and make memories! I HIGHLY recommend for everyone to play on this boat!

This place suck we bought the 4 hour pass and i got kicked off in the first hour for messing around…read moreafter no warnings. They told me after an hour and a half that i could get back on and i took my shoes and shirt off and went to get my life jacket and i approached the steps and i was told i couldnt get back in. The lifeguard that kicked me off bragged that he kicked me off to all the other lifeguards especially the female ones. This place sucks and you shouldnt do buisness here. If you do be careful for that pathetic lifeguard.

My 18 year old and his buddies enjoyed the two hour splash pass here. One caveat is that it is a…read morebit dangerous, think trampoline park on water.

We loved that Coolidge Park has a fun water feature where kids were playing--on a hot day, it…read morelooked incredibly refreshing. Luna isn't a fan of being sprayed, but we got her close enough for a bit of splash to help cool her down. It seemed like a great spot for dogs who enjoy the water! Unfortunately, the pedestrian bridge was under construction during our visit, so we couldn't walk across it, but we still enjoyed the view from the park. Overall, it's a lovely, dog-friendly spot to relax and cool off on a warm day.

Beautiful Chattanooga waterfront park! Great views of downtown Chattanooga. Love the water…read morefountains to enjoy and cool off on a hot day. They have a nice size walking trail that circles around the park. The park also has green area for a picnic or lawn recreational sports. Great space to take kids. They can ride bikes around the lawn. The park features a nice stage that hosts local musicians. Parking is plentiful with space around the park and under the bridge. The area has a few restaurants and shops within walking distance. A local outfitter also offers water activities rentals like paddle boards canoes and motorized ski. Definitely worthy of a visit!

Pretty park, well maintained and lovely. The park area could use a little upgrading, but I don't…read moreuse that area at all. I love to walk around the lake and enjoy this park a lot.

A great park to take the kids to play and exercise . Great for some quiet time of a relaxing…read moreevening And more

We had an amazing time!…read more Thank you to Ben and Blaze for making this a memorable adventure.

It's a beautiful place to go hiking and a nice State Park Lodge to have a meal with a beautiful…read moreview. They do have great food.

A couple weeks ago I flew into town, the weekend before one of my best friend's shoulder surgery to…read moreget her out for some fun. We decided to check out the Fleetwood Mac tribute band concert on the riverfront. Every Saturday night in the summer here's a concert at Ross's Landing as part of the Riverfront Nights concert series. Although it took a little while to find parking and all parking in downtown Chattanooga costs a bit these days, we enjoyed the night. The lights on the boats on the water and the stage created a magical inviting ambiance. The music sounded great while we sat perched above the river. The crowd was festive. On a hot summer night, music remains a part of this river town experience.

We walked some of the park after we visited the aquarium. This park lines the riverbank of the…read moreTennessee River and is adjacent to the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. It had been pouring rain and let up to a drizzle for long enough to explore! John went off to read historical markers, while Robert and I walked closer towards the bridge. There are deep steps leading down from the roadside towards the waterfront that I imagine could act as an amphitheater. The park runs all the way toward the Southern Belle Riverboat and the Duck Boat tours. Or the opposite direction towards the art museum and sculpture garden. Even on a dreary, rainy day~ this park is beautiful.

Chickamauga Dam is an impressive dam to behold. I enjoyed my time at the park here and I would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit here. Chickamauga Dam was built in the 1930's and is still there today. If you are in the area, go check it out.

Terrific birding location with the river walk parallel to the water. Plenty of parking always…read moreavailable and very well-kept for being such a popular spot. There's also a nice spot to hang up a hammock which isn't always easy to find (ideal tree spacing ya hear)

This is a beautiful, incredible state park that is so worth the trek (driving and walking wise)…read more There are a couple different lookout spots you'll want to check out, and at the security hut they give you a map so you know where to go. All of the workers were so friendly and helpful here. The hike at the very top was perfect- about a mile or so, the scenic lookout is about halfway through so you can take a break if you need. There's a good amount of elevation to get your heartbeat going but then it calms down after awhile. At the outlook, it would be easy to sit and enjoy the few for a long time. It's stunning. You can also take a fork in the path to visit the Fort that's here (thus named Fort Mountain). There are some info signs explaining the mysterious origins of the fort and it's pretty interesting.

Fort Mountain State Park is one of few favorites places to visit, especially in the spring or in…read morethe fall. The scenery is simply picturesque. Despite the harsh cold winds of winter, we had the sun which made it bearable and our hike was splendid on the day we visited. Our first stop had to be the visitor center to get a new annual pass & patches. The attendants helped us secure the pass that best matched our needs. The visitor center has restrooms and a gift store. For my girlfriend, it's always difficult to resist the items --- t-shirts, stuffed animals, historical books, camping supplies, snacks --- they sell there. If I am not mistaken, I believe they also sell firewood and ice for those looking to camp. If you need a map of the park, it can be found here as well. We then headed to the lake to hike the trail that circles it. It's an easy trail, so it makes for a nice walk for chatting and stopping to admire the views of the lake and mountainside. The beach at the lake is relatively small, but the facilities there are nice, with boat rentals, playground, picnic tables, and putt-putt golf. Im assuming a lot of these services are seasonal because we saw no one using them. I did like that there was a ramp that led from the parking lot to the beach for visitors that may have mobility issues. We hiked several different trails, and all were well blazed. The trails that led to fire tower and the stone wall had informational signs. Unfortunately the fire tower can only be viewed from the outside. I would love to see the view from the top! But if it's views you are interested in, checkout the overlook trail! The view is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! We also did the Big Rock Nature Trail (trailhead is near the lake dam). The 3/4-mile trail led to a beautiful waterfall. We didn't touch the Gahuti Trail this time, but we plan to do it next time we come back; it's challenging but very beautiful from what I have read about the trail. I would recommend it if you have a day for a hiking adventure. Snacks and water are required. The cabins and cottages all look well maintained from the outside and are located in beautiful areas of the park. We didn't check out the campground, but it's near the lake, but Fort Mountain State Park seems to have something for everyone!

I went there with my church for church camp, the workers are very nice and chill, the activities…read moreare fun, the food is ok, but the room the middle school girls got was interesting, some of the beds were e queen size mattresses, but not everyone brought queen size mattresse bedding, the bathrooms were the worst part of the entire camping trip, for 40 girls only 8 showers and the showers were facing each other with no curtains (except for 2) thankfully I brought an extra blanket and used it but most girls didn't have one and were very uncomfortable.

Nice facility for your groups! Staff is very friendly,…read morehelpful and very patient. Meals are above-average for camp-type food (really good sweet tea!). Staff was able to accommodate our non-meat eaters. WiFi available in the main meal hall. Otherwise, expect NO cellphone service on the campus. Cabins well-maintained. Ours were air-conditioned and very comfortable. It can be quite a hike between cabins and to the food hall. Activities were fun and well-coordinated by knowledgeable staff, and everything was well-maintained. If your group doesn't mind walking a bit between buildings, and you can deal with little cellular service, this place is a gem!