East Lake
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Tennessee Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
You can find out about the history of Chattanooga when you stop by Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Chattanooga Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Chattanooga Convention Center during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Chattanooga Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Chattanooga Zoo during your travels in Chattanooga. Discover the area's mountain views and beautiful waterfalls.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.
Things to do
Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Chattanooga Blues to Bridges Self Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Lake
The Read House Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Great stop for the night. The staff and everything was amazing and a surprise on the dinner buffet snacks..and then breakfast. Nice to have someone making my favorite blueberry pancakes. Nice price as well.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Very enjoyable
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Fantastic stay, great location, amazing city view, and great bar.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Great staff & clean room
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Great location, but it's an older property that could use an update. All the rooms are pet friendly, but have carpet and we all know sometimes pets have accidents. My experience is some places just don't clean the carpet very well. It would be best if they had LVP. Other than that, it was ok. Many ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
Ridgedale
While there might not be top attractions in Ridgedale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Highland Park
Though Highland Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Jefferson Heights
While there might not be top attractions in Jefferson Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Songbirds Guitar Museum.
Missionary Ridge
Though Missionary Ridge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Orchard Knob
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Orchard Knob. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery are a few top places to visit.
Southside Historic District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Southside Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District or Finley Stadium.
