Rainbows End River Lodge Guidebook
Food scene
Great atmosphere. Nice bar on one side and family dining on the other. Italian menu plus steaks, ahi tuna, and nightly specials.
6 locals recommend
Stevarino's Italian Eatery
238 S Cedar AveGreat atmosphere. Nice bar on one side and family dining on the other. Italian menu plus steaks, ahi tuna, and nightly specials.
High Point Restaurant
224 Main StFine dining in the former home of Al Capone!
Family friendly sports-themed restaurant. Fresh wings with over the 20 sauces, oysters, burgers, fish tacos, and much more. Must try the fried jalapeños!
Jefferson's
Family friendly sports-themed restaurant. Fresh wings with over the 20 sauces, oysters, burgers, fish tacos, and much more. Must try the fried jalapeños!
Authentic Mexican cuisine with a large, diverse menu. Gorgeous decor, complete with fish tank!
El Toril Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine with a large, diverse menu. Gorgeous decor, complete with fish tank!
Top of the Rock
1584 Jasper Highlands BlvdGreat food, great brewery, breathtaking view!
Eat at the patio grill and enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights featuring artists from Nashville.
13 locals recommend
Jim Oliver's Smoke House Restaurant
850 W Main StEat at the patio grill and enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights featuring artists from Nashville.
Alessandro's Italian Artisan Bakery
Desserts, quiche, Mediterranean cuisine.
Wonderful food! Have breakfast any time you’re in the mood. Also has other choices if breakfast food isn’t your thing. Make a day of it and visit the Lodge Cast Iron Store and Museum which are in the same building.
Big Bad Breakfast - South Pittsburg
Wonderful food! Have breakfast any time you’re in the mood. Also has other choices if breakfast food isn’t your thing. Make a day of it and visit the Lodge Cast Iron Store and Museum which are in the same building.
Full service Starbucks location inside the Food City Store in Kimball, TN 7 minutes from Rainbows End Rover Lodge.
Starbucks
Full service Starbucks location inside the Food City Store in Kimball, TN 7 minutes from Rainbows End Rover Lodge.
Sightseeing
A short 13 mile drive to this natural cave plus walking trails and all the wildflowers, butterflies and bumblebees to satisfy the photographer in everyone.
9 locals recommend
Russell Cave National Monument
3729 Co Rd 98A short 13 mile drive to this natural cave plus walking trails and all the wildflowers, butterflies and bumblebees to satisfy the photographer in everyone.
Great outdoor adventure for families, hikers, nature lovers, and photographers.
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdGreat outdoor adventure for families, hikers, nature lovers, and photographers.
Discover the hidden beauty inside Lookout Mountain on a guided Cave Walk to the waterfall.
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
Discover the hidden beauty inside Lookout Mountain on a guided Cave Walk to the waterfall.
Spend all day wandering around the 2-building aquarium, one fresh water and the other is salt water. Includes otters, penguins, and a butterfly enclosure!
480 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StSpend all day wandering around the 2-building aquarium, one fresh water and the other is salt water. Includes otters, penguins, and a butterfly enclosure!
Where else can you witness 60,000 bats emerging at sunset? Where did Johnny Cash find an angel that led him to safety? Where do you find rumors of giant bat-eating catfish? Nickajack Cave on the Tennessee River, barely 3 miles from the interstate!
Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge
Mapleview RoadWhere else can you witness 60,000 bats emerging at sunset? Where did Johnny Cash find an angel that led him to safety? Where do you find rumors of giant bat-eating catfish? Nickajack Cave on the Tennessee River, barely 3 miles from the interstate!
Less than a mile hike from parking area to the bridge. There are many other trails and caves to explore too.
Sewanee Natural Bridge
Less than a mile hike from parking area to the bridge. There are many other trails and caves to explore too.
The oldest structure on Lookout Mountain and a major focal point in the Civil War “Battle Above the Clouds” in 1863.
50 locals recommend
Cravens House
Cravens TerraceThe oldest structure on Lookout Mountain and a major focal point in the Civil War “Battle Above the Clouds” in 1863.
Prentice Cooper State Forest
3998 Game Reserve RdShopping
Ever wonder what happens to lost luggage? It ends up here! Never know what you’re going to find. The hunt is very entertaining.
41 locals recommend
Unclaimed Baggage Center
509 W Willow StEver wonder what happens to lost luggage? It ends up here! Never know what you’re going to find. The hunt is very entertaining.
Find all things eclectic, from estate sale items from around the world to everything you’d need to build a home. Definitely something for everyone.
Southeastern Salvage Home Emporium
6052 Lee HwyFind all things eclectic, from estate sale items from around the world to everything you’d need to build a home. Definitely something for everyone.
Founded in 1994 to exclusively sell factory seconds. Located right down the road from their 2 foundries.
8 locals recommend
Lodge Factory Store - South Pittsburg
220 East 3rd StFounded in 1994 to exclusively sell factory seconds. Located right down the road from their 2 foundries.
South Pittsburg Antiques
One-of-a-kind antiques, collectibles and gifts.
Chattanooga Mercantile
4103 Ringgold RdEntertainment
Perfect way to spend a rainy day. Make a day of it and visit the Tennessee Aquarium conveniently located right next door. Check for package deals on tickets.
69 locals recommend
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
201 Chestnut StPerfect way to spend a rainy day. Make a day of it and visit the Tennessee Aquarium conveniently located right next door. Check for package deals on tickets.
Made right here in S. Pittsburg, can’t-miss-destination for folks who love cooking, history, food culture, and very large skillets! It’s the story of cast iron and so much more!
Lodge Museum of Cast Iron
Made right here in S. Pittsburg, can’t-miss-destination for folks who love cooking, history, food culture, and very large skillets! It’s the story of cast iron and so much more!
Investigate the South’s most haunted hospital. Daytime and overnight investigations available.
Haunted Old South Pittsburg Hospital Paranormal Research Center
1100 Holly AveInvestigate the South’s most haunted hospital. Daytime and overnight investigations available.
Hales Bar Marina & Resort
1265 Hales Bar RdBoat rentals, dam tours, and Dam Whiskey Distillery tours.
Features displays of hundreds of historic items of local importance. Free admission.
South Pittsburg Heritage Museum
Features displays of hundreds of historic items of local importance. Free admission.
Offers a glimpse into Jasper’s storied past with an exceptional collection of regional artifacts including a large display of Cherokee artifacts. Free admission.
Jasper Regional History Museum
Offers a glimpse into Jasper’s storied past with an exceptional collection of regional artifacts including a large display of Cherokee artifacts. Free admission.
This amusement park, referred to as Lake Winnie, is a short 38 mile drive from Rainbows Inn River Lodge.
57 locals recommend
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
1730 Lakeview DrThis amusement park, referred to as Lake Winnie, is a short 38 mile drive from Rainbows Inn River Lodge.
The Hooch
Event venue in historic South Pittsburg.
National Cornbread Festival Headquarters
Renovated Historic theater in South Pittsburg, TN. Check their schedule for various events.
The Princess Theatre
215 S Cedar AveRenovated Historic theater in South Pittsburg, TN. Check their schedule for various events.
Outdoor Sports
15 short miles from Rainbows End River Lodge which has plenty of room to park an RV, 5th Wheel, or truck and large trailer. Our large concrete driveway measures 18’x50’ with no obstruction backing out.
Trials Training Center
300 Woodland Rd15 short miles from Rainbows End River Lodge which has plenty of room to park an RV, 5th Wheel, or truck and large trailer. Our large concrete driveway measures 18’x50’ with no obstruction backing out.
Hospitals and Health Care
Sometimes, illnesses and injuries are too big for Band-Aids, but too small for a trip to the Emergency Room. In these cases, Physicians Care staff will get you feeling better. With on-site lab testing, X-ray and suturing capabilities, some of the injuries and conditions we treat include:
Bites, Stings and Allergic Reactions
Burns
Cuts, Scrapes and Minor Lacerations
Eye Irritation and Injury
Respiratory Conditions
Muscular pain and injuries
Sprains and Strains
Broken Bones
Physicians Care- South Pittsburg, TN
625 E 12th StSometimes, illnesses and injuries are too big for Band-Aids, but too small for a trip to the Emergency Room. In these cases, Physicians Care staff will get you feeling better. With on-site lab testing, X-ray and suturing capabilities, some of the injuries and conditions we treat include:
Bites, Stings and Allergic Reactions
Burns
Cuts, Scrapes and Minor Lacerations
Eye Irritation and Injury
Respiratory Conditions
Muscular pain and injuries
Sprains and Strains
Broken Bones
Grocery Stores
Full service grocery 7 minutes from Rainbows End River Lodge. Nice new store with a full deli and bakery. It also has the closest Starbucks location in the store
Food City
Full service grocery 7 minutes from Rainbows End River Lodge. Nice new store with a full deli and bakery. It also has the closest Starbucks location in the store