St. Elmo Travel Guide
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 with a stop at 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 in Chattanooga Convention Center during your trip to Chattanooga. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Chattanooga Zoo
Meet the 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 browsing the exhibits at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum during your trip to Chattanooga. In the area, take in the fascinating museums and mountain views.
Things to do
Chattanooga "Locker Room Lockdown: Mascot Rescue" Escape Room Admission Ticket
Chattanooga: Original Local Award-Winning Walking Ghost Tour
National Medal of Honor Heritage Museum Admission Ticket in Chattanooga
Top hotels in St. Elmo
The Read House Hotel
Beautiful and very classy hotel! Although it lacks in regular parking and not valet.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
The hotel is an excellent condition. The rooms were clean and comfortable. My only complaint would be the food at the kitchen and bar. This is the paid restaurant onsite. Quite honestly, the food was atrocious. The free food served during kickback would probably have been better.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
We booked this at the last minute and couldn’t have picked a more charming hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even better. We also had dinner at Elsie’s Daughter, and both the food and the atmosphere were fantastic. We’ll definitely be back when we can stay ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga - Downtown by IHG
Nice stay on our way to Florida.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
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 30 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
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 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Elmo
East Lake
While East Lake isn't home to many top sights, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jefferson Heights
While Jefferson Heights isn't home to many top sights, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and Chattanooga Brewing Company are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.
Highland Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highland Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chattanooga Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
MLK University
MLK University is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like McKenzie Arena and UTC Fine Arts Center.
