Immerse yourself in the country’s finest collections of American artworks at the Hunter Museum of American Art, just a two-block walk through an outdoor sculpture garden and over a glass bridge. The museum has recently undergone expansion and renovation, including:

• A new entrance and lobby accommodating up to 250 for dinner or 350 for reception
• A new café and museum store offering treats for all your senses, including breathtaking views of the river
• Glass walls showcasing spectacular views of the Tennessee River
• Outdoor sculpture garden
• New temporary exhibition galleries and an additional 4,500 square feet of exhibition galleries
• Large, expanded education studios where you can create your own masterpiece in one of our studio classes

Alongside the Aquarium, discover a dramatic underground passageway to the river that reveals the beginning of the Trail of Tears and celebrates Native American culture. The wading pools and shady spots of The Passage are perfect when the summer sun is high in the sky. More Native American history can be discovered just two blocks from the Aquarium in Chattanooga’s Regional History Museum, where interactive exhibits feature Chattanooga’s history: Early Land, Early People; the Cherokee Nation; Growth and Conflict; the New South; and the Dynamo of Dixie.

Chattanooga ’s new waterfront is only a portion of what makes us such a great destination. Full of rich history and timeless attractions, we’ve only enhanced the Chattanooga experience. Come, stroll and discover for yourself!