InUSA Parks and Gardens
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten Rd, Lookout Mtn, GA 30750 706-820-2531
Unique rock formations and scenic 7-state view, 10 acres of
wildflowers, plants and shrubs. Children love Fairyland Caverns and
Mother Goose Village. Restaurant and gift shop. Daily. $
North Chickamauga Pocket Wilderness
Montlake Rd, Charleston 37310 423-336-7424
1,100 acre park with scenic overlooks, waterfalls, hiking trails and
picnic area. Daily dawn to dusk.
Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness
Richland Creek Rd, Dayton 37321 423-336-7424
This 710 acre area features 2 waterfalls along the trail. The complete
hike requires two 900 ft ascents. Daily. Free.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Rt 3, Pikeville 37367 423-881-5241
Tennessee's largest state park offers spectacular scenery, including
majestic cascades, deep chasms, virgin timber, a fishing lake and a 256
ft waterfall. The Nature Center exhibits the area's geology, plants and
animals.
Foster Falls
Hwy 41, Tracy City 37387 423-924-2980
Swimming is allowed by this beautiful cascading waterfall. Free.
Warner Park Zoo
1254 E 3rd St, Chattanooga 37403 423-697-9722
3.5 acres of primates, jaguars, birds, and reptiles. Hands-on animal
contact area for children. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 11-5. Donation.
River Gallery Sculpture Garden
Tennessee River Walk, Chattanooga 37405 423-267-7353
Landscaped and natural gardens, stream, fountains, benches, mediation
area and, of course, sculptures. Daily. Free.
Ruby Falls
1500 S Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga 37409 423-821-2544
Guided tours to a spectacular 145-foot natural waterfall inside a
cavern 1,120 ft below the surface of Lookout Mtn. Observation deck and
tower provide panoramic view of Chattanooga area. Children love Fun
Forest activity area. Daily. $
Chattanooga Nature Center
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga 37419 423-821-1160
Wildlife and flowers abound. Visit racoons, raptors and snakes, or join
fun programs like canoeing or owl prowling at this family-friendly park
near Lookout Mtn. Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5. $
Raccoon Mtn Pumped Storage Plant
Hwy 41 W, Chattanooga 37419 423-825-3100
Spectacular mountaintop views of the Tennessee River Gorge and the
city. Visitors center, overlooks, playground and picnic area. Fishing
facilities at base of the mtn are open 24 hrs. Free.
Reflection Riding
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga 37419 423-821-9582
A 300 acre botanical garden with a magnificent variety of native trees,
shrubs and wildflowers in a blend of meadows, woodlands and dramatic
vistas. 3 mi scenic drive and 12 mi walking trails. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun
1-5. $
Raccoon Mtn Caverns
319 W Hills Dr, Chattanooga 37419 423-821-9403
Experience the natural wonder of the Crystal Palace Tour or spelunking
Wild Cave expedition. Daily 9-9 Jun-Aug, 9-5 Sep-May. $
Audubon Acres
900 N Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga 37421 423-892-1499
130 acre wildlife sanctuary and historic site offers a rich diversity
of plants and animals, 10 mi of trails, swinging bridge, picnic area,
and restored Cherokee-built cabin dating to the mid-1700s. Daily except
major holidays. $
Maclellan Island Sanctuary
900 N Sanctuary Rd, Chattanooga 37421 423-892-1499
Chattanooga Audubon Society's 18 acre wildlife sanctuary in the heart
of downtown in the Tennessee River features Great Blue Heron nesting
colony and Audubon fun pack for kids. Jun-Aug Sat 10:30-5:30, Sun
1-5:30. $