Family vacations can sometimes be tricky when you're a teen and you have younger siblings. Chattanooga offers plenty of thrilling adventures just for you. Mix it up a little with some great activities like kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling and maybe even hang gliding at 2,000 feet in the air. Now that's something you can brag to your friends about!
You can also find a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy on your next Chattanooga trip. Check out Mission: Chattanooga.
Be sure to check out the guided kayak and canoe trips below.
ROCK CLIMBING (INDOOR & OUTDOOR)
- The Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park (downtown/under Walnut Street Bridge)
HOURS: April-Labor Day, Sat, 1-9 pm & Sun, 2-7 pm
423-266-5709 / Learn More - Urban Rocks Gym (indoor
facility)
HOURS: Mon/Wed/Fri, 2-10 pm; Tues/Thurs, Noon-10 pm; Sat/Sun, 10 am-8 pm
423-475-6578 / Learn More - Tennessee Bouldering
Authority Gym (indoor facility)
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 4-10 pm; Sat, Noon-8 pm; Sun, 1-6 pm (ONLY if raining)
423-822-6800 / Learn More
PAINTBALL
- Insane Paintball (largest indoor/outdoor playing facility in country)
HOURS: Fri, 5-10 pm; Sat, 11 am-7 pm; Sun, Noon-5 pm (Mon-Thurs, private groups by reservation)
423-624-2121 / Learn More
GO CARTS, BATTING CAGES, LAZER TAG, MINI GOLF & MORE
- Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (miniature golf, go-kart tracks, batting cages, bumper boats, lazer tag, virtual reality games room & pursuit park paintball)
HOURS: Mon-Thurs, 2-8 pm; Fri-Set, Noon-10 pm; Sun, Non-8 pm. Weather permitting, some attractions not open all days.
423-892-5922 / Learn More
SKATEPARK (DOWNTOWN)
- Chatt Skatepark
HOURS: Mon & Wed, 4-8 pm; Tues & Thurs & Fri, 4-10 pm; Sat, Noon-10 pm; Sun, Noon-8 pm
423-757-2076 / Learn More
HANGGLIDING
- Lookout Mountain Flight
Park (weather permitting)
HOURS: Vary depending on weather
800-688-5637 or 706-398-3541 / Learn More
KAYAKING/CANOEING
- Tennessee River Blueway: Downtown section. Put in at Renaissance Park, Coolidge Park or the Ross' Landing boat launch.
- South Chickamauga Creek: 5 miles from downtown. Put in at the Tennessee Riverpark.
- Chickamauga Lake: 9 miles from downtown; Put in at TVA/Chickamauga.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
- Lookout Mountain's Guild Trail: 5 miles from downtown; easy trail with gentle grades up the mountain
- Camp Jordan/Brainerd Levee: 10 miles from downtown; easy 5.5 mile trail along South Chickamauga Creek
- Harrison Bay State Park: 12 miles from downtown; easy 4.5-mile single-track loop suitable for beginners and family
- TVA Raccoon Mountain: 9 miles from downtown; 16 miles of trails, beginner to expert
RECREATIONAL and ROAD CYCLING
- The Tennessee Riverpark; 13 continuous miles along the Tennessee River, all paved and landscaped, scattered with parks, green spaces and attractions starts downtown and runs to Chickamauga Dam (includes the Walnut Street Bridge), suitable for anyone. For maps and trail information, click here.
- Downtown Bicycle Paths; 25 miles of designated bike paths through downtown Chattanooga, the North Shore, and St. Elmo. Ride the Incline to the top of Lookout Mountain and ride some more.
DOWNTOWN BICYCLE RENTALS
- River City Bicycles: 423-265-7176
- Suck Creek Cycles: 423-266-8883
For all locations to rock climb outdoors, go spelunking, hiking, biking and kayaking in the Chattanooga and surrounding areas, visit Outdoor Chattanooga at www.outdoorchattanooga.com.