East Lake Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
Coolidge Park
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a visit to Coolidge Park. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ross's Landing Park
Ross's Landing Park is just one of the places to see in Chattanooga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Hunter Museum of American Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hunter Museum of American Art during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and mountain views.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Tennessee Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Top hotels in East Lake
The Read House Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Loved exploring and seeing the architecture. Historic property was very well maintained. Staff was friendly and cocktails at the Billiard Room lobby bar were well-made with a nice selection. I would have appreciated a few more small touches that I have received at other ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Will be going back for sure. Cold weather hampered some adventures…Great location Just a tip Elsie’s Daughter hotels restaurant requires reservations!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Everyone was super friendly!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Chattanooga/Eastridge
Clean, friendly staff and good breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Great room; good food and drinks for late dinner; and wonderful buffet breakfast. Perfect for overnight stay on way to Atlanta for Peach Bowl.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Decent room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Ridgedale
When in Ridgedale, you can plan a visit to Chattanooga National Cemetery and Chattanooga Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga National Cemetery and Chattanooga Zoo.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Chattanooga National Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Missionary Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Missionary Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Chattanooga National Cemetery and Chattanooga Zoo.
Orchard Knob
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Orchard Knob. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Chattanooga National Cemetery and Chattanooga Zoo are a few top places to visit.
Southside Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Southside Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or Finley Stadium.
