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Nestled on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium boasting 10,000 to 12,000 animals across 18 species. Located near our hotel, the aquarium boasts something for the whole family to enjoy, from exhibits to interactive, hands-on experiences.

The River Journey offers five major exhibits in a 130,000-square-foot structure. It follows the path of a raindrop from the mountains to New Mexico, and was the largest fresh water tank in the world when it was built.

Ocean Journey is a 60,000-square-foot structure and tells the story of the river as it flows into the Gulf of New Mexico. See sharks, rays, hyacinth macaws and a butterfly garden, among many other attractions.

The Tennessee Aquarium also offers an IMAX 3D Theater on property, as well as Penguin's Rock, a 16,000-gallon-tank, the Boneless Beauties and Jellies living art galleries, and much more. Plan your getaway today at our hotel in Chattanooga, TN, near the Tennessee Aquarium. After you've explored the aquarium, browse through out list of popular things to do for even more nearby attractions, including Lookout Mountain.

Creative Discovery Museum

Take the children to visit Creative Discovery Museum. Let them dig for dinosaur bones in Excavation Station, and much more. Ranked as one of the top children's museums in the United States, the Creative Discovery Museum is located just steps from the Tennessee Aquarium, the Riverfront and our hotel in downtown Chattanooga, TN.

Hunter Museum of American Art

Built on a ninety-foot limestone bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, the Hunter Museum of American Art features 100 years of architecture and houses one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast. The museum highlights American art from the colonial period to the present day, and covers a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, contemporary studio glass, and crafts.

Come out to the West Village to enjoy a free laser light show, projected on the side of The Westin Chattanooga hotel every Saturday. The street will be shut down and local vendors will be set up for all to enjoy the exciting and growing community in the West Village, so be sure to bring family and friends for a fun night out. Family show starts at 6:30 and adult show starts at 7:30.

Take in breathtaking, heart-palpitating performances of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association at the legendary Tivoli Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga. The theatre also hosts an array of well-known touring companies and musical acts every year.

W. Max Finley Stadium

The home stadium for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team and Chattanooga FC, W. Max Finley Stadium is conveniently located downtown as Chattanooga’s largest venue.

McKenzie Arena

The primary basketball venue for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, McKenzie Arena is also used for concerts, the circus, monster truck shows, and many other events.

Visit Warehouse Row, a collection of buildings built in the early 1900s that have been restored and revitalized. The 330,000-sq.ft. development features distinctive home furnishings, artisanal goods, clothing boutiques, restaurants, and more.