Using Chattanooga Airport Parking? Check Out These Attractions

Last month, we added Thrifty Airport Parking (CHA) to our list of off airport parking facilities. Located near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, the Thrifty Airport offsite parking facility is secure and well lit, providing a complimentary shuttle service and car care.  Chattanooga Airport connects to major airports in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Orlando, Washington DC and Tampa, with services to Detroit scheduled to start in September 2010. Airport amenities include a business center and free Wi-Fi, a great advantage for business travelers. The airport is close to downtown Chattanooga, which is the fourth largest city in Tennessee. The city has been recognized many times as a great place to live and has also won awards for housing.

Railroad History

If you’re spending some time in the area, then there are several attractions you can check out. First on the list has to be the Chattanooga Choo Choo, made famous by Glenn Miller in the 1940s. This old station house is now a vacation destination, with lots to offer and plenty of history. Where else can you sleep in a historic train car while enjoying mod cons such as wireless internet? If you’re interested in the history of rail, you can also check out the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

Animal Attractions

Animal lovers will enjoy a trip to the Chattanooga Zoo, where you can meet African chimpanzees, crowned cranes, servals and tortoises, among others as well as a wide range of home grown cougars, prairie dogs and other wildlife. This looks like a great place to spend a few hours while you travel the animal kingdom.

Thrills, But No Spills

For a bit of a thrill, travel the world’s steepest passenger railway – Incline Railway – which has a 72.7% gradient.  This National Historic Site has been delighting visitors to Chattanooga since 1895, as it offers a ride up and down Lookout Mountain, another Chattanooga attraction worth seeing for its natural attractions and unparalleled views.

On The Water

Head to Lake Winnie (properly known as Lake Winnepesaukah) for family fun in this southern amusement park. You’ll love the thrills and spills of free fall rides and wave pools – it will be a great day out! If you love the water, then check out Ruby Falls on your Lookout Mountain tour or go white water rafting on the Ocoee River. Round out your journey with a trip on the Southern Belle Riverboat – there’s no better way to get the full Tennessee experience.

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  1. Stan Says:
    October 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Thanks for posting this article. I used to travel to Chattanooga frequently for business about 15 years ago. I always stayed at the Choo Choo. It is a great hotel. Even if you can’t stay overnight, it is worth stopping by just to walk around and to see the lobby.