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Family Adventure in the Scenic City: The Definitive Guide to Things to Do in Chattanooga With Kids

Table of Contents Why Chattanooga is the South's Premier Family Destination Essential Chattanooga Travel Terminology The Top 5 Must-Do Family Experiences in Chattanooga Riding the Rails: Historic Train Excursions for Kids Hands-On Learning at the Creative Discovery Museum Outdoor Adventures: Coolidge Park and the Tennessee Riverwalk Chattanooga's Best Kept Secrets for Families Indoor Playgrounds and…

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August 23, 2026

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(Video) – Steam in Motion: How 4501 Gets Ready for the Rails

Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a 114-year-old steam locomotive for action? At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), the work begins long before passengers board. In a recent behind-the-scenes moment, Frank Welsh and Joseph Randall walk us through the critical prep process for Southern Railway 4501—the museum’s beloved Steam Queen. This week, they’re…

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May 2, 2025

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Hiwassee Loop Train Ride Through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge
  • Delano Trip
From $62 per person

Ride 50 scenic miles round trip from Delano through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge. This approximately 4.5-hour journey follows the river through forested mountains and crosses the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and passes over itself.