Southside Historic District Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Visit Southside Historic District
Popular places to visit
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 mountain views.
Chattanooga Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Chattanooga Convention Center during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga with a stop at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum during your trip to Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful waterfalls.
Top hotels in Southside Historic District
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
The wife and I stayed in a train car room. Unique and special experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
The room was good the staff were good, but there was a cockroach in the kitchen and on the wall in the hall. Yuck!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Moxy Chattanooga Downtown
Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
I booked The Kenley Hotel for Valentine’s Day night through Expedia. Parking was valet-only, and while the pricing was reasonable, the initial wait times to have my car taken and returned were longer than expected. The valet attendants appeared to be very young, which made me somewhat uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South
Spacious room, larger than most hotel rooms. The hotel is basically new and three staff was super friendly. Brought our doggie with us no problem. Walkable to many restaurants. Breakfast was great. If we ever return to Chattanooga we'll definitely stay here!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Read House Hotel
We had a great stay at the hotel. The only improvements I would suggest are. 1) the shower head was surprisingly bad - really hard to shower with such little water flow. 2) would have been nice to have a microwave in the room but we survived without it. and 3) there was no obvious place to hang up ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Historic District
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Songbirds Guitar Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.
MLK University
MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
Fort Wood
While there might not be top attractions in Fort Wood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and McKenzie Arena.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Chattanooga Riverfront
Chattanooga Riverfront is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like AT&T Field and Tennessee Aquarium.
