21 hotels near Chattanooga, TN

Enter an enchanting world of butterflies, amphibians, fish, mammals and birds when you embark on an adventure to Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium. Home to more than 12,000 exotic creatures, this aquarium's Ocean Journey and River Journey exhibits are filled with toothy sharks, waddling penguins and hands-on activities for the whole family. A stone's throw from the Tennessee Aquarium, visitors will find a six-story IMAX theater where they'll experience breathtaking 3-D images and vibrant sound that brings them up close and personal with sea life, animals and nature's grandest designs. With exhilarating films playing several times every day, you won't want to miss this essential part of the Tennessee Aquarium encounter.

Make plans to board the Aquarium River Gorge Explorer before you wrap up your visit. The catamaran holds more than 70 passengers and takes visitors into protected habitats of the Tennessee River Gorge to encounter regional wildlife and historic adventures.Every month at the aquarium is filled with family-friendly events for all ages, so check out the facility calendar for kayak classes, dolphin seminars, photography workshops and conservation clinics. Dive into the aquarium store before you leave, where you'll find fishy apparel, educational toys and gifts, animal jewelry, logo-emblazoned collectibles and more.Begin planning your journey to the Tennessee Aquarium by booking a room at a nearby Choice Hotels® property. Many Choice Hotels properties offer free breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, relaxing rooms and fitness centers, all at an affordable price. Make a reservation on ChoiceHotels.com today and reserve your room in Chattanooga.