Learn about Chattanooga’s rich architectural and Civil War history on this tour through the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, led by local author, J D Harper. As you meander by the Tennessee River Walk, Ross’s Landing, Tennessee Aquarium, The Historic Read House Hotel, The Tivoli Theatre and more, J D will share fascinating details about America’s Scenic City and her fascinating book, Glint.

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While on the guided walking tour, you will pass by the Tennessee Aquarium. Stroll through the Aquarium Plaza, designed to show the history and landscape of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley

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While on the guided walking tour, you will pass by Ross’ Landing- the birthplace of Chattanooga. Learn fascinating history about the Cherokee Nation and view the country’s largest public art depicting the Cherokee’s history and culture.

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The tour begins and ends at the Chattanooga Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga and adjacent to many top attractions that you might like to visit after the tour.

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Along the guided tour route, you will pass by the brand-new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in downtown Chattanooga. The Heritage Center takes care of over 6,000 objects that help tell the story of Medal of Honor recipients and fellow veterans from the Civil War forward. These objects are tangible reminders of the sacrifice of our men and women in arms.

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As we walk along the guided tour route, pass by High Point Climbing Gym and even see climbing enthusiasts in action as we meander by. High Point one of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the country. Who knows, after the tour, you might want to come back here and try your hand at climbing too?!

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Learn the fascinating history of one of Chattanooga’s oldest (and haunted) hotels- The Read House. The hotel has been on this site since 1847 so has been at the forefront of Chattanooga’s rise to America’s Scenic City.

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Pass by Ignis Glass Studio. If we are lucky, we may get to see the artisans at work creating beautiful blown-glass art. Ignis is located at the former home of Chattanooga’s “wickedest woman,” who we will learn about on the guided walking tour.

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Learn the fascinating history of one of the South’s oldest theatres as we pass by the famous Tivoli Theater on our guided walking tour. The Tivoli is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Stroll by AT&T Field, home of the Chattanooga Lookouts Baseball Team on our Glint of Chattanooga guided walking tour. The Lookouts are a Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds

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