Chattanooga is an amazing southern city along the banks of the Tennessee River. Over the last several years, the downtown area has undergone major revitalization and now boasts a wonderful riverfront development with activities and attractions that the whole family will enjoy.
The Tennessee Aquarium is the perfect place to spend the day without having to worry about the weather. Hunter Museum of American Art has as much beauty to see outside as it does inside. It is located on an 80 foot bluff over looking the river and offers amazing views. Inside is one of the finest collections of American art in the United States. There is so much more to do and see in Chattanooga that you will definitely need to spend some time in the city (or plan to return for more visits in the future).
The climate in Chattanooga if relatively mild for most of the year. Summers highs typically stay below 80F and winter lows usually stay above freezing. Spring and fall can be the best seasons to visit the city.
There are plenty of cheap flights to Chattanooga available all year long. You can find cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport with rates starting as low as $315 US. Flying in from New York will cost you only slightly less with rates starting right at $300 US.
The accommodations around Chattanooga cover the gamut - from the unique and unusual to the sleek and modern. There are plenty of cheap hotels in Chattanooga, many within walking distance to some of the main attractions. You can find cheap hotel rooms near the riverfront starting around $150 US. There are other cheap hotels with in just a few miles of the heart of Chattanooga that start around $50 US.