Top Things to see or do visiting Chattanooga (East Ridge, Etowah: travel, work)

[SunnyKayak]

Hi me and my partner are visiting over Labor Day weekend What is your recommindations of things to see or do?

[Bones]

Hi Sunny, thinking of doing Chat this weekend also. Haven't been to lookout mountain since the late 60's....

[khawk]

If you haven't looked yet, the wikitravel entry for Chattanooga mentions many of the more mainstream things: Chattanooga travel guide - Wikitravel
Chattanooga travel guide - Wikitravel

[jkmewright]

Here are some events for this weekend:
Tonight has Nightfall concert series Freddie Cole Quartet and Sat night Paul Thorn Band. This is downtown and free. www.downtownchattanooga.com

Free Swingfest 5:30-9:45 Saturday @ Coolidge Park w/live music provided by 2 bands. This is right on the river @ North Shore amongst some excellent eateries and shops. A GREAT place to hang out even if you don't swing! 423-265-0771

Of course we always have our local train rides a 6 mile short run called the Missionary Ridge Local. For those who are train JUNKIES, head on up to Etowah Tn for a 3.5 hour excursion through the Hiwassee River Gorge. Both can be found on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - chattanooga, TN

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament @ Camp Jordan East Ridge Saturday and Sunday

Cookin' on the Quarter @ First Tn Pavillion, 1826 Carter St downtown. 5pm Saturday. Musical concerts on 2 stages. Small venue but fun!

Rock City Music Fest 1400 Patten Rd Lkt Mtn Shows @ 2 and 7 today through Monday. Admission to the festival is included w/general admission to Rock City so it's a 2 for 1 deal! See Rock City in Chattanooga

Bessie Smith Hall Blues and Arts Festival 200 MLK BLvd downtown Saturday and Sunday 4pm Deacon Bluz!!!! whoohoo along with some others

Lake Winnie has Confederate Railroad this weekend. 3 and 8 pm Sunday.

Walking ghost tours every Friday and Saturday nights 8:15. From Walnut St Bridge to Read House. title

Sale Creek High School Centennial Celebration. 211 Patterson Rd Sale Creek. 1-9pm Saturday. Fireworks @ 9pm. Features national banjo champ Joseph Decosimo. Hayrides for kids, antique farm equipment, free hotdogs and ice cream. For small town america, this is the deal!

I am sure there is more but here ya' go!

[SunnyKayak]

Thank you all for your posts and suggestions.

Im in Charlotte NC area and never been to that part of Tenn. nor ever research Chattanooga it was just random pick and I think we will have alot of fun. (rates are good for labor day weekend too sweet.)

Now I have to wait on my partner to get off work and work out the plans which I will probably due in the middle of night since I cannot sleep before I go somewhere due to excitement of anticipation.

Thank you again.

[TriDad]

all that fun stuff..and we missed it!

although we did check out the Chattanooga Market this afternoon

[TriDad]

today we were invited to Coolidge Park by some new friends of ours that have a 17 month son & 4 year old daughter. Great fun picnicking in the park, splashing in the fountain, and riding the carousel. Afterwards we walked over Walnut St bridge and meandered down by the Aquarium.

Daddy here walked back to get the car, and drove around to pick everyone up All in all it was a great day spent with new friends!