Guidebook for Lookout Mountain
Food Scene
Intimate dining experience, the hidden favorite of so many mountain folk. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine!!
92 locals recommend
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyIntimate dining experience, the hidden favorite of so many mountain folk. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine!!
Great bistro and bar at the foot of the mountain. Craft cocktails and crabcakes worthy of boasting about!
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveGreat bistro and bar at the foot of the mountain. Craft cocktails and crabcakes worthy of boasting about!
Local pizza spot to grab a snack after checking out the Incline
49 locals recommend
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee AveLocal pizza spot to grab a snack after checking out the Incline
Locally owned coffee and wine bar on the mountain worth stopping by or hang out while waiting to check in
10 locals recommend
Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar
814 Scenic HwyLocally owned coffee and wine bar on the mountain worth stopping by or hang out while waiting to check in
Massey's Kitchen
Drinks & Nightlife
Located at the base of the mountain. Large selection of local beers, small appetizer plates, and often have live music or trivia nights.
27 locals recommend
The Tap House
3800 St Elmo AveLocated at the base of the mountain. Large selection of local beers, small appetizer plates, and often have live music or trivia nights.
STIR
1444 Market StSightseeing
Needing little introduction, this maze of incredible rock formations are truly amazing. There is an admissions fee, but you could spend days exploring.
229 locals recommend
Rock City Gardens
1400 Patten RdNeeding little introduction, this maze of incredible rock formations are truly amazing. There is an admissions fee, but you could spend days exploring.
It's an underground waterfall. HOW COOL IS THAT? Even though the advertising and set-up is touristy, it is absolutely worth seeing. The Halloween tour is the best in town.
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
It's an underground waterfall. HOW COOL IS THAT? Even though the advertising and set-up is touristy, it is absolutely worth seeing. The Halloween tour is the best in town.
Adventurous way to go up and down the mountain. Get a little history from the tour guide as you make the climb and descent in the train car. The view at the top is incredible and enjoy Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom station.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveAdventurous way to go up and down the mountain. Get a little history from the tour guide as you make the climb and descent in the train car. The view at the top is incredible and enjoy Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom station.
Parks & Nature
The history buff's hangout, you can share the view that Robert. E. Lee. and the confederate army held against the Union, or hike the myriad of trails that descend from the park.
155 locals recommend
Point Park
110 Point Park RdThe history buff's hangout, you can share the view that Robert. E. Lee. and the confederate army held against the Union, or hike the myriad of trails that descend from the park.
For the climber and hiker, Sunset has spectacular views of it's namesake and legendary roped climbing on the cliff face.
129 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdFor the climber and hiker, Sunset has spectacular views of it's namesake and legendary roped climbing on the cliff face.
The hikes are incredible in the park, and a great introduction to the local topography.
198 locals recommend
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdThe hikes are incredible in the park, and a great introduction to the local topography.
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdWonderful place to admire scenic hikes and waterfalls
Newly renovated large park open to the public, a great place to stop by to get the wiggles out for the littles
St. Elmo Park
Saint Elmo AvenueNewly renovated large park open to the public, a great place to stop by to get the wiggles out for the littles
Entertainment & Activities
Feeling adventurous? Not far away, you'll find a hang gliding spot that will take your breath away!
97 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Flight Park- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Training Center
7201 Scenic HwyFeeling adventurous? Not far away, you'll find a hang gliding spot that will take your breath away!
Adorable Alpaca Farm and Coffee Shop. It is only 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Great family spot!
Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm and boutique
Adorable Alpaca Farm and Coffee Shop. It is only 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Great family spot!
Besides being able to have general admission to admire the fields, for an additional price they provide upick dates for lavender to take home with you
Lookout Lavender Farm
Besides being able to have general admission to admire the fields, for an additional price they provide upick dates for lavender to take home with you
Essentials
Small grocery store and deli that also sells local items from around the area.
9 locals recommend
Market on the Mountain
812 Scenic HwySmall grocery store and deli that also sells local items from around the area.
Lookout Liquor and Wine
Open 12-8 Tues-Sat and 2-6 Sun.
Grocery store located near the base of the mountain that will have a full selection of goods.
7 locals recommend
Publix Super Markets at Mount Vernon Point
3535 Broad StGrocery store located near the base of the mountain that will have a full selection of goods.
Food City
3801 Tennessee AveGrocery Store near base of the mountain to be able to stock up on goods