The city of Chattanooga is widely known for its world-class attractions, scenic views, and delectable restaurants. If you're looking for some adventurous and unique date nights with your husband and/or wife, here's my list of activities that you can experience right here in the Tennessee Valley.
1. Watch Concerts or Plays at the Tivoli Theater
Since 1912, the Tivoli Theater offers local performing art events for local residents to enjoy. The Tivoli Theater offers orchestral concerts, Broadway plays, and comedy shows.
2. Challenge Your Friends and Family to Escape
Located in Southside, the Escape Expereince is fun group activity where you're locked in a room with only one hour to escape. Each Escape room offers real-life interactive adventures where you must work together quickly to either break out of prison or find a cure that will save the human race. Are you up for the challenge?
3. Paddle board or Kayak at River Canyon
Do you want to experience the breathtaking views of the Tennessee River Gorge? At River Canyon, they offer self-guided paddle board and kayak tours alongside the river that feature a scenic view of the city.
4. Learn How to Blow Your Own Glass at iGNiS
The iGNiS Studio, located on Broad Street, allows guests a hands-on glass blowing experience where you can create your own heirloom glass ornament. With the help of professional artist, you can design your own glass ornament with the colors of your choice.
5. Take a Walk on the Chattanooga Sidewalk Tours
The Chattanooga Sidewalk Tour allows visitors and locals the opportunity to see a city overview of Chattanooga on concrete. The 90-minute guided walking tour will feature the highlights of Chattanooga's wonderful architecture, history, art, and entertainment.
6. Take a Hike on the Cumberland Trail
The Justin B. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park is a Tennessee State Scenic Trail that runs from Chattanooga to the Kentucky border. On the Cumberland Trail, there are various activities that you can do such as mountain biking, backpacking, caving, and hunting. The Three Gorges Segment is said to have by far one of the most beautiful sections of hiking trails in the entire Southeast region.
7. Become a Chef at Sweet & Savory
Have you always aspired to become a gourmet chef? Well, you can learn how to cook like one at the Sweet & Savory Classroom, which offers cooking classes to teach you everything from learning how to chop food properly to creating savory homemade pastas. If you want to have a romantic night filled with laughing and making a mess, then schedule a session with Sweet & Savory.
8. Learn to Climb Lookout Mountain with Rocky Top Guides
The Rocky Top Guides offers rock and mountain climbing tours that include instructional guidance for climbers of all ages. All the climbing packages include all the necessary gear for the tours and highly-trained instructors.
9. Explore the Chattanooga Market
If you're free on Sunday afternoon, come on down to the Chattanooga Market where you discover farm fresh goodness. Whether it's live band performances, organic food, or original art, the Chattanooga Market offers the local amenities that encompasses the heart of Chattanooga.
10. Cruise Down the Tennessee River on the Southern Belle Riverboat
Once you aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat, you can kick back and relax as you enjoy a fabulous dinner with a scenic view of the Tennessee River. The Southern Belle Riverboat is the perfect setting for a romantic date and it will give you memories that will last a lifetime!
11. Taste Whiskey at the Tennessee Stillhouse
Located across the street from the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, the Tennessee Stillhouse micro-distillery and tasting room still re-creates the rich traditional whiskey that Chattanoogans love! Whether you're in the mood for touring the factory or tasting the whiskey, the Tennessee Stillhouse ensures you will experience history in the making.
12. Practice Your Dance Moves at Dance Tonight
Whether you want to learn how to dance for your wedding or just want to dance for fun, Dance Tonight offers a variety of classes where you can learn different ballroom dances. You can learn the Waltz, Samba, Foxtrot, Salsa, or Tango. Also, once a month Dance Tonight offers a Dance Social where you can show off your new dance moves!
13. Paint A Masterpiece at ArtsyU
Are you looking for a unique, fun, and totally creative experience for date night? ArtsyU, located beside Provino's Italian Restaurant, offers standard acrylic painting events and Bob Ross oil painting classes. If you want to add a special touch to the evening, ArtsyU does allow adults (21 years and older) to bring a bottle of wine.