St. Elmo Travel Guide
Chattanooga
Popular places to visit
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Take the family on an outing to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway during your trip to Chattanooga. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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
Love this place and have stayed here twice now.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
Great property and people. Only downside was how thin the walls were.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
Near downtown great room and bar is a added plus.I would stay there again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Rooms could use some updating. Overall decent stay.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
This was the nicest Drury Inn we’ve stayed in. Very clean, friendly staff, good parking.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga - Lookout Mtn
Not real eggs. The bath had mold.
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Songbirds Guitar Museum 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 UTC Fine Arts Center and McKenzie Arena.
