Title: Visit East Lake: 2026 East Lake, Chattanooga Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in East Lake](https://expedia.com/East-Lake-Chattanooga-Hotels.0-n553248635976481484-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Chattanooga](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Chattanooga.d827.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chattanooga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Chattanooga.d827.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in East Lake](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Lake.d553248635976481484.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Lake Vacations](https://expedia.com/East-Lake.d553248635976481484.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Lake, TN ## Chattanooga ## Visit East Lake Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Chattanooga Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga.dx827) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ruby Falls. Waterfall in cave. Tennessee. USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091025/0ae4a681-58d5-4a77-b84b-89b29dd34ba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruby Falls 4.5/5(554 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ruby-Falls-Chattanooga.d6091025.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091015/6fe25fdb-6354-492c-bd6e-bd6f51243f44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tennessee Aquarium 4.5/5(386 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tennessee-Aquarium-Downtown-Chattanooga.d6091015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Funicular incline railway, up and down the side of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532655453/0b90e4e8-b2f7-4cbd-85d9-458ec7be0955.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lookout Mountain Incline Railway 4.5/5(181 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lookout-Mountain-Incline-Railway-Chattanooga.d553248621532655453.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA downtown skyline on the Tennessee River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6306106/41df77ec-0bf1-404c-9a91-ffbfc1fb22e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chattanooga Convention Center 4.5/5(104 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Convention-Center-Downtown-Chattanooga.d6306106.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chattanooga Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/827/db49c3b1-be6b-4f56-91fa-ffb3b7147d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chattanooga Zoo 4/5(246 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Zoo-Chattanooga.d6091041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Train 14](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282367/3bc81da3-2b2d-4c3e-8eec-dae9789d49e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4.5/5(87 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-Museum-Chattanooga.d6282367.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44918241/23655f78-9158-4500-8a66-9941add8213f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chattanooga Express Trolley Tour $37 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chattanooga-express-trolley-tour.a44918241.activity-details) ![Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/885357/5ee30593-a7ee-4402-89dd-46ead63df90e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saving Christmas Escape Room in Chattanooga $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/saving-christmas-escape-room-in-chattanooga.a885357.activity-details) ![ChattaBOOga Ghost Hunt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1358094/bef6a63a-19c2-450a-9de4-a4f067d24c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ChattaBOOga Ghost Hunt $24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chattabooga-ghost-hunt.a1358094.activity-details) ![1.5-Hour Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1369917/d3260553-337d-45d2-b3f9-f3400bbdff9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1.5-Hour Cemetery Ghost Hunt in Chattanooga $34 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/15-hour-cemetery-ghost-hunt-in-chattanooga.a1369917.activity-details) ![Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2485478/32c8cf7d-006d-42ec-8425-b0378a255ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chattanooga-locker-room-lockdown-mascot-rescue-escape-room-admission-ticket.a2485478.activity-details) ![Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48105217/4dc83be2-e6e0-4015-b78f-cd99db61300d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour $25 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chattanooga-original-local-award-winning-walking-ghost-tour.a48105217.activity-details) [See all activities in Chattanooga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Chattanooga.d827.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## East Lake Hotel Deals ![The Read House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22491/cade51a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Read House Hotel 107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN $119 nightly $139 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,382 reviews) All was well Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=22491&PinnedHotelID=22491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) ![Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103523300/103523227/0c947d2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place 7301 SHALLOWFORD RD. Chattanooga TN $104 nightly $122 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hamilton Place Mall and Hickory ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,176 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=103523227&PinnedHotelID=103523227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) ![The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336300/99336290/d6ea24e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo 92 Choo Choo Ave Chattanooga TN $101 nightly $118 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,887 reviews) It was quite clean and safe. Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=99336290&PinnedHotelID=99336290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) ![Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3043/8f834bb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2210 Bams Dr Chattanooga TN $80 nightly $94 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews) The hotel was clean. They say they have a free continental breakfast. If you want anything more than coffee,tea, granola bars and very poor quality blueberry muffins you have to pay for it. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=3043&PinnedHotelID=3043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) ![Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2600/2590/a811e9d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown 901 Carter St, 37402 Chat Chattanooga TN $93 nightly $109 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, a free area shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) This property is atrocious. It should be a Motel 6\. It was filthy, there were homeless people fighting in the parking lot, someone was throwing bricks over the side at the parked cars. My grandson and I booked this hotel based of the the previous ratings. We were too scared to walk to our room. We ... Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=2590&PinnedHotelID=2590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) ![Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40300/40276/c84cb193_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spark by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown 100 West 21st Street Chattanooga TN $85 nightly $100 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (179 reviews) All good Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=40276&PinnedHotelID=40276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481484) [See all 1,509 properties in East Lake](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481484) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Ridgedale.dx894691980779552768) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highland Park 4/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Highland-Park.dx553248635976470945) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Chattanooga Brewing Company. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Jefferson-Heights.dx894690145962389504) ![Tunnel at Missionary Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976482246/2f38dc26-0024-4930-9bf0-6085f4f2a9c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Missionary-Ridge.dx553248635976482246) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Orchard Knob 4/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Orchard-Knob.dx6344118) ![Aerial view of the moonrise over Tennessee River over Downtown Chattanooga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344145/94810c69-c352-4d0b-a7f9-45a29e4ee5fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga-Southside-Historic-District.dx6344145) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Chattanooga.dx827.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # East Lake, TN