Erected in 1890, the Walnut Street Bridge was the first to connect Chattanooga's downtown with the North Shore. Structural modifications have been made to turn the bridge into what is now a pedestrian walkway. The 1/2-mile span is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world and very popular among local residents. Providing spectacular views of Coolidge Park, the Tennessee Aquarium and the Riverfront, the bridge is available for weddings and special events.
One of Georgia's most scenic parks, the Cloudland Canyon State Park offers visitors plenty of recreational activities amidst the rugged geology. The park straddles a deep gorge cut through the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek. The picnic area offers spectacular views of the canyon, while the park offers exceptional hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy camping at the spacious walk-in cottages and yurts near the canyon's edge. At the bottom of the gorge, two waterfalls surge over layers of sandstone and shale forming small pools. The local guide service provides hikes and family-friendly cave tours that educate visitors about cave formations and geology. You can also enjoy other activities such as golfing and fishing.
Spread over less than one acre of land, the First Presbyterian Church is a historic structure that is designed in it's Greek Revival. The church teaches the people to grow with Christ and to know him and to share his love with the rest of the community. The church welcomes visitors daily and is glad to enlighten the new comers and tourists about the beauties of thi historical church.
Clarence T. Jones Observatory is managed by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. It was opened in 1938, and the observatory allows free entry and conducts special tours and programs for the general public.
Market Street Bridge links downtown Chattanooga with the Northshore District across the Tennessee River. Its official name honors John Ross, the Cherokee Chief, therefore the river overpass is called Chief John Ross Bridge. Included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the drawbridge was constructed in 1917.
Start at the top of a raging river and then delve beneath the surface to discover all the life that teems within. It is all a part of the experience of the world's largest freshwater aquarium. Within the 12-story structure, you will see birds, snakes, river otters and turtles in their natural habitats, as well as fish indigenous to the Tennessee River.