Chattanooga's Riverwalk
Whether you are looking to bike, run, or walk, the Chattanooga Riverwalk is the perfect addition to your Scenic City experience! Spanning 16.1 miles and identified by the iconic blue rails, the Chattanooga Riverwalk is located along the south bank of the Tennessee River, from the Chickamauga Dam to downtown Chattanooga, and now extending to South Broad and St. Elmo.
It is a part of a larger Riverpark System, which encapsulates the Tennessee Riverpark, Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park, Ross’s Landing, the Walnut Street Bridge, the Blue Goose Hollow section and the old U.S. Pipe property.
Connecting Us to the River
Full of family friendly fun and complete with many opportunities to stop along the way, the Chattanooga Riverwalk includes attractions and dining options. You can spend many hours exploring the area and make a day of it, or just drop into one of the many local shops!
If you head northeast beyond the Art District, the Riverwalk will take you along more scenic views of the river, past the Chattanooga Rowing boathouse, and to Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar, known for its riverfront views, oysters, and seafood.
Sometimes you can see otters on the banks. To find this part of the Riverwalk, you head down Battery Place and past Manker Patten Tennis Club back toward the river. There, the blue rails will return.
Bike ~ Run ~ Walk
Central to the Chattanooga Riverwalk, the Tennessee Aquarium is a must-see for all. Complete with both River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings, this aquarium is unique in its inclusion of almost 800 species and more than 12,000 animals. Chattanooga’s Riverwalk is also home to the Bluff View Art District. Bluff View Art District includes the Bluff View Bakery, Bluff View Inn, Rembrandt’s Coffee House, Rembrandt’s Coffee Company, River Gallery, River Gallery Sculpture Garden, and Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria.
The Hunter Museum of American Art is also a popular stop, including Hudson River School, 19th century genre painting, American Impressionism the Ashcan School, early modernism, regionalism, and post – World War II modern and contemporary art.
Adjacent to the museum and built in 1891, the Walnut Street Bridge is a prevailing tourist destination.
Connecting downtown Chattanooga to Northshore, the bridge will host annual food and wine tasting events.
