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THE WINDOW ROCK A-FRAME

Suggested Itinerary and Things to Do

Hiking and Outdoor

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Popular Parks:

1) Fall Creek Falls State Park (Approximately 40 miles, ~1-hour drive):


a. Various trails/difficulties and multiple waterfalls, with Fall Creek Falls being one of the highest in the country. This is probably the most famous park in the state outside of the Smoky Mountains.


2) Savage Gulf State Natural Area (Approximately 30 miles, ~25 minute drive to east entrance):


a. Stone Door (Amazing View/1.9 miles+/4.8 All Trails Rating/Easy Difficulty)
b. Greeter Falls (Waterfalls/1.1 miles)/4.7 All Trails Rating/Moderate Difficulty).

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3) Prentice Cooper State Forest (Approximately 18 miles, in Chattanooga, ~35-minute drive):


a. Edward’s Point (Amazing View/3.8 miles long trail/4.7 All Trails Rating/Moderate Difficulty)
b. Snooper’s Rock (Amazing View/5.9 miles/4.6 All Trails Rating/Moderate Difficulty)

 

Off-the-Beaten Path Gems:


1) North Chickamauga Creek Gorge


a. North Chickamauga CT Section: Barker Camp Road to Cain Creek (13 Minutes from the House/Hidden Waterfalls and Amazing Swimming Holes, although both can suffer from less water in the peak of the summer)(Waterfalls & Swimming/ 3 Miles/Moderate to Difficult/4.6 All Trails Rating).


--There’s a parking and trailhead here, although you can’t see it on Google Maps.
--Coordinates you can put into your GPS to locate: 35.271467420149506, -85.28504754366057
--At about 1.5 miles in you’ll find several swimming holes and a couple of small-to-medium waterfalls. These are to the right after you cross the steel bridge, and you have to climb over/around a few boulders to get there, if you’re adventurous.


b. Strip Mine Falls/Blue Hole (Swimming; Approximately 25 miles, ~40-minute drive)


--You can go to the Blue Hole with a little hiking, or hike up to an abandoned mine, decent views and a sort of cascading waterfall along the way.
--Navigate to 354 Montlake Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379


2) Cumberland Trail: Possum Creek Trail


a. Closest Trail to the House (10 minutes or so drive)
b. Pretty decent trail that’s moderate difficulty. Has an off-trail waterfall somewhat off-trail that can go dry in the summer but is usually pretty nice.
Navigate to: 1840 Heiss Mountain Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

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Fall Creek Falls

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The Blue Hole

Food and Drink

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Chattanooga:

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  • St. John's (fine dining)

  • The Rosecomb (quaint but nice cocktail bar/restaurant in an old bungalow house)

  • Alleia (nice Italian restaurant with great decor)

  • Calliope 

  • Attack of the Katsu

  • Tremont Tavern (burgers but cool, vintage sports bar)

  • Old Man Rivers (haven't been yet, but hear very good things)

  • Odd Story Brewery Central (if it's nice outside and you're into breweries!)

  • Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee: Milk and Honey, Bluegrass Grill, Rembrandt's coffee house. 


Local:

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Good restaurant options in the city of Dunlap are limited, but you can try:

  • Cookie Jar Cafe

  • Sequatchie Brewery

  • El-Metate

  • Worth Coffee (Food Truck)

  • 5 Star Wine & Spirits (Liquor/Beer/Wine with an impressive selection)

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The Rosecomb

Things to Do​

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Chattanooga:

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  1. Explore the Tennessee Aquarium
    Dive into both freshwater and saltwater habitats, meet playful river otters, and marvel at majestic sharks in one of the nation’s largest freshwater aquariums.

  2. Take in the Views at Rock City
    Located atop Lookout Mountain, Rock City combines ancient rock formations, a whimsical trail through Fairyland Caverns, and stunning panoramic views where you can “See Seven States.”

  3. Descend into Ruby Falls
    Journey underground to witness America’s tallest public waterfall hidden within Lookout Mountain, enhanced by colorful lights and guided tours through cavern passages.

  4. Stroll Across Walnut Street Bridge
    One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges, this historic structure offers sweeping river and skyline views, connecting downtown Chattanooga to the vibrant North Shore district. Note that it is scheduled to be closed for renovation in 2025.

  5. Visit the Hunter Museum of American Art
    Perched on an 80-foot bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, the Hunter Museum boasts an impressive collection of American art spanning colonial times to the present.

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The Tennessee Aquarium

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Rock City

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