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Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

1. Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

Embark on a journey through Chattanooga's extensive transportation past on this derailed:trolley tour and train ride. Learn about the earliest days of horse-drawn carriages, the renowned train era in Chattanooga, the present era of the automobile, and the development of the electric vehicle. Uncover bits of local history during your Derailed tour at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. You'll encounter different means of transportation through history, such as the mountain incline railway vehicle from around 1948. This excursion includes a ride on the "Missionary ridge local" operated by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour

2. Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour

Experience Chattanooga's haunted history with the city's original, local, and only award-winning ghost tour. See ghost pictures former guests have gotten- not just orbs, but ecctoplasm, faces, and even full figures. We will even point out the best places for you to try to take your own spirited photos! Stroll through downtown as you hear about spirits who linger and why- whether because of happy memories or violent deaths. You may even hear about Chattanooga's very own Medea, and her son who continues to seek the justice that eluded him in life. Meet your guide at Chattanooga Ghost Tours' haunted steampunk shop, where you will be given a water to keep you hydrated, explore the animated creepy decor, and browse spooky souvenirs, from EMF detectors and other ghost hunting equipment to shirts, books & magnets, before embarking on your adventure with the specters. Stops include the Read House, Underground Chattanooga, a condemned sanitarium where several guests have seen supernatural activity and caught their shades on cell phone cameras, and more. With us, you won't be hearing about ghosts on the other side of town- you'll be hearing about the phantoms of the locations right before your eyes! We have been doing ghost tours since 2007, far longer than any other company in town, and want to share with you both the legends and our own experiences over the years. No one knows the inside details of a city's wraiths like a local!

The Flash: 1 hour city tour

3. The Flash: 1 hour city tour

We will pick up and drop off in front of the Historic Chattanooga Choo Choo at 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga TN. You will learn the history of the Choo Choo before departing on your tour of the city to see its sights learn its history and explore its culture, art, architecture, scenic beauty, and much much more as you ride through town on a trolley narrated by a knowledgeable tour guide.

Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum visit

4. Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum visit

Maximize your time in Chattanooga and see all the city has to offer aboard a trolley with panoramic windows. Join this guided trip to discover the rich history and local landmarks of the area, with a fun visit to Coker Automotive Museum for the most incredible themed photo ops. Hop aboard your trolley and get to know the city, famous for its Civil War legacy, railroad heritage, and Lookout Mountain. Listen closely as your guide highlights all the great things to do in the city and shares tales of its 200-year history. Enjoy stops at the sculpture fields, a 33-acre space showcasing contemporary sculptures in grassy surroundings, and the Coker Automotive Museum. Pass by iconic sites such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Bluff View Art District, Coolidge Park, Chattanooga Zoo, the National Cemetery, and Engel Stadium.

Chattanooga: Historic Downtown 2-Hour Segway Tour

5. Chattanooga: Historic Downtown 2-Hour Segway Tour

After arriving at the office, you will watch a short safety video before making sure that your helmets fit properly. Each participants will then be trained on the Segway, before heading out for the tour. Each tour will aim to discover the historic sites and secrets of downtown Chattanooga. As you glide through the streets, you will take in the beautiful sites of this historic town; from Tivoli Theater to Ross Landing, Warehouse Row, the Urban Stack, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and Miller Plaza. Your tour guide will escort you through the city, exploring the history, art, architecture, parks, great restaurants and things to do. Your tour guide will leave you feeling like a local and wanting to come back to this beautiful city, time and time again.

Chattanooga: Adults-Only Haunted City Walking Tour

6. Chattanooga: Adults-Only Haunted City Walking Tour

Indulge in the macabre on this adult's only guided walking tour in Chattanooga. Immerse yourself in tales of dark spirits and terrible tragedies from Chattanooga's history. Hear about demons, monsters, blood-soaked grounds, and a centuries-old curse. Leave the kids at home and meet your guide at Miller Park for an evening of spooky delights. Stroll through the city with stops for stories at the newly renovated Miller Plaza Pavilion, the red-brick 'The Read House' hotel, and the old Mountain City Club which was built in 1889. Continue to the over a century-old 'Fischer Evans Jewelers' in downtown, and the Cherry Street Tavern. Discover the hidden secrets behind city highlights like the headquarters of the Double Cola Company and the Former Lee House. 

Chattanooga: Guided Ghost Walking Tour

7. Chattanooga: Guided Ghost Walking Tour

Unlock the deep dark history of Chattanooga and discover the spirits that still roam the city on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a tour full of ghosts and giggles that's suitable for adults and children alike. Meet your local guide at the meeting point to check in. Then, get an overview of the death and destruction of Chattanooga in the 1800s and early 1900s that left so many spirits to roam the city. From there, follow your guide through the city as you hear tales of crime and terror. Visit the largest unmarked grave site in Chattanooga, a former Union Hospital that has the most photographed ghost in the city, Fireman's Fountain where dinosaurs chased people down the sidewalks, and more. Admire glittering views of the golden Dome Building, listen to the story of the Courthouse Seance and Ghost of Vengeance, and discover the site of a Confederate Jail where tortured souls still prowl. Throughout the tour, pass by some of Chattanooga's most famous buildings like the Old Courthouse while exploring hidden gems, including Cooper's Alley. Snap away with your camera to capture ghostly pics during the tour, and finish off with a few laughs at some of Tennessee's stupidest laws.

Chattanooga: North Shore & Coolidge Park 90-min Segway Tour

8. Chattanooga: North Shore & Coolidge Park 90-min Segway Tour

Discover the best of Chattanooga, a destination for foodies and outdoor enthusiasts, on this Segway tour. Arrive at the office and listen to a quick safety introduction before getting kitted out with a helmet. Once you feel comfortable maneuvering the Segway, head out for your tour.  First, explore the historic sites and secrets of downtown Chattanooga. As you glide through the streets, take in the beautiful sites of this historic town including the Tivoli Theatre, Ross Landing, Warehouse Row, Urban Stack, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and Miller Plaza. Your tour guide will escort you through the city. Explore the history, art, architecture, parks, restaurants, and things to do. Leave feeling like a local and wanting to come back to this beautiful city, time and time again.

Chattanooga: Craft Brewery Walking and Beer Tasting Tour

9. Chattanooga: Craft Brewery Walking and Beer Tasting Tour

Explore the best breweries of Chattanooga on a walking and beer-tasting tour. Sip on some local craft beers of the city on a fun tour with a guide. You will get the opportunity to meet the brewmasters and learn the art and science behind their craft. Enjoy a guided tasting at each location and sample the breweries' signature beers and seasonal selections. Hear about the fascinating history of Chattanooga and its landmarks while exploring the breweries. You will also have time to order a pint or a bite to eat at each location before you move to the next brewery.  

Chattanooga: Ghosts of the Misty Mountains Walking Tour

10. Chattanooga: Ghosts of the Misty Mountains Walking Tour

Chattanooga may be known for its riverside charm and snazzy swing song, but the history of this Tennessee city is rife with violence, tragedy, and heartbreak. Come hear the spirits’ side of the story on a tell-all haunted walking tour by US Ghost Adventures. You’ll meet your guide by the 'High Four" Great Dane Statue between the entrance to the Walnut Street Bridge and The Ice Cream Show at 105 Walnut St. From there, you’ll visit seven other creepy, haunted locations, unlocking a new slice of history at each site. Delve into the tale of Dragging Canoe’s curse on Hales Bar Dam, try to contact the underground spirits of the 1867 flood, and pay tribute to the Cherokee tribe at the Trail of Tears memorial. Along the way, your guide will provide local tips and fun facts. Are you brave enough to step into the shadows of Chattanooga? Book a tour today, and unlock extras and specials by searching US Ghost Adventures, Chattanooga Haunts.

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based on 199 reviews

We had a GREAT time! Was surprised we covered such a large amount of the downtown Chattanooga area. It was nice that we were able to get off the Segways, walk a bit, explore, and take some pictures too. We also were able to have "fun" on vehicles. Kudos to Emily!

Very impressed with KK. We had one woman in our group who was tipsy & a little disruptive & KK didn’t let it bother here. Very impressed with the thorough information on each property on the tour. Great job KK!!

Really enjoyed the history lesson as well as seeing where it took place. Caleb was really cool and professional with everything.

Both the trolley and train ride was worth the money. Learned a lot and hope to go back to spend time in Chattanooga

The tour guide was extremely informative and knew everything about Chattanooga!