So we recently got back from Chattanooga, Tennessee. One of our favorite places. After a long month in March with moving and working a lot we decided to take a long weekend for Easter and go hang out with some of our family. We have been to Chattanooga many times, and Madi's family even lived there for a short period of time, so the city has grown on us a lot. If we didn't move to Durham, Chattanooga was another top competitor for places to move. So here are our favorite things about Chatty:
1. McKay's Used Books and CDs
This place is the definition of what heaven would look if we could pick what it would look like for me. It is a warehouse full of used books for SUPER cheap. Like some books are 40 cents. No joke. They sell books that are no longer made, like Babysitter's Club and Boxcar Children. Board books for kids are also a great find there. They also have used movies, video games, and CDs. But if you know me, you know I love books. Yes we also love movies. I can easily drop $100 in this place, and I get so many things. You also can trade in items for credit. If you have books you no longer read or movies you no longer watch, they probably take them and you can spend the credit there at the store. It's awesome. I guarantee you can't walk out of there without finding one thing you want to buy.
THE.BEST.PIZZA.EVER. I love this place so much. It is DELICIOUS. They have a few locations, and if you are driving up or down I75 past Chatt town you should stop by the one off of the interstate (I think it's in Hixson?)
3. Tennessee Aquarium
This is one of the coolest aquarium's that I have ever been to. It has two buildings that both have different animals and also down the road (walking distance) an IMAX 3D theater that shows educational movies too. It's legit. And has a butterfly house. #winning
4. Coolidge Park/Northshore
Coolidge Park is one of the prettiest places in the fall. It also has access to the walking bridge over the Tennessee River. There are cute boutiques and touristy shops in this area (also known as Northshore). Clumpies Ice Cream is delish and there are lots of hipster restaurants in that area too. Definitely a must see place.
5. Ruby Falls
If you're looking for good views, head towards Lookout Mountain and go to Ruby Falls. Lots of light hiking areas and views of the falls. You can spend an hour there or a few, depending on how quick you move through things. This is also a good place to get a view of 5 different states. Pretty cool. And there is a creepy gnome village on the way out. So weird and random but whatever!
We LOVE Chattanooga and can't wait til we can go back. So many other fun things to see and do there, but these are at the top of my list. This last trip we did our first escape room which was super fun and did rock climbing on the outside of the building. Literally was shaking, but it was super cool and we made it to the top! Our next long weekend trip will be for our anniversary in May and we can't wait to check out the Outer Banks here in North Carolina. We've never been, so if you have suggestions of must see things or places to eat let us know!
Thanks for keeping up with us,
- Olivia :)
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