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1. Chatsworth, Georgia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cherokee, North Carolina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Chickamauga Battlefield

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4. Cloudland Canyon State Park

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5. Coker Creek

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6. Ellijay, GA

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7. Fort Mountain State Park

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8. Foster Falls

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9. Gatlinburg

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10. Hiwassee River

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11. Lookout Mountain Incline

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12. McMinnville, Tennessee

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13. Mentone, AL

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14. Nashville

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15. Nickajack Lake

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16. Ocoee Whitewater Center

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17. Prentice Cooper State Forest

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18. Red Clay State Park

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19. Ruby Falls

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20. Russell Cave National Monument

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21. Savage Gulf State Natural Area

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22. Sewanee

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23. Sweetwater

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24. Tennessee Aquarium

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25. Lynchburg, Tennessee

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • As the fourth largest city in Tennessee, Chattanooga boasts plenty of exciting things to see and do, but it's also a great place to base yourself if you're interested in doing some day trips around the area.
  • Whether you'd like to pan for gold in the Cherokee National Forest, take a ride on one of the world's steepest passenger railways, or venture into the heart of Lookout Mountain to see a spectacular underground waterfall, you'll find exactly what you're looking for within driving distance of Chattanooga.
  • Choose one of these incredible destinations, and plan a day trip you'll never forget.

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