When it comes to bird watching, lots of people travel great distances to catch a glimpse of exotic birds, while others try to attract different species to their backyards. Wild Birds Unlimited caters to the home enthusiast. Carrying a large supply of bird watching tools, you can choose from feeders and birdhouses designed to attract specific species to your home. Select specialty seed and foods, that will both nourish and entice birds into your own private viewing area.
While the masses cram into the parking lots of Hamilton Place Mall, shoppers looking for a less frenzied experience drive a few miles north of the river to this shopping mainstay. For over three decades Northgate has been the mall of choice for residents of Hixson, Riverview and downtown Chattanooga. Over 80 stores and 10 eateries make it a great place to shop and dine. You'll find well-known department stores as well as specialty shops. To make your visit to the mall an even more educational and patriotic one, pay a visit to the Medal of Honor Museum.
If you want to rebuild your collection, start a new one, and get your own child involved in the hobby, shop this store for sports cards and collectibles. Hard to find cards from Major League Baseball, National Football League and NASCAR racing are the most popular scores, but you will also find collectible cards from popular movies like Star Wars and accessories such as presentation cases.
Although Chattanooga is known for the Tennessee Aquarium, most lovers of aquatic life must resort to a smaller scale when it comes to an aquarium at home. This shop has all you need to start or maintain a home or office aquarium. Whether you are looking to start a small 10-gallon freshwater unit or an elaborate seawater environment, you will find the tanks, chemicals, pumps, filters and more to create an underwater paradise. Oh, and they carry lots of fish too.
Wine lovers understand the most important part of buying wine is finding a merchant who loves a fine wine as much as you do. The staff here not only loves wine; they taste every label that comes into the store to insure they stock only the best. The result of their hard work is a selection of wines for every taste and budget including the Black Opal wines from Southern Australia. In addition to fine wines you will find a good selection of cognac, rum and scotch.
The right lamp can change the look of a room. This little shop in Hixson sells nothing but lamps and lampshades in styles for any decor. From whimsical golf themed lamps to kid-friendly animal designs you will find delightful ways to add some light to your home. Perhaps all you need is a new shade to spruce up an old lamp or even some minor repair on your existing fixtures. This shop has you covered on both counts.