Birthday Ideas in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Birthday Ideas in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is the fourth largest city in Tennessee and is more commonly referred to as the "Scenic City," because various mountains and ridges surround the city. Chattanooga offers exciting and affordable adventures, both indoors and outdoors. The city offers plenty of outstanding accommodations, unique shops, great dining places and a variety of world-class tourist attractions. Chattanooga is also the perfect place to celebrate your birthday. Here are a few ideas on how to make your birthday in Chattanooga a memorable one.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Celebrate your birthday at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and make it a celebration worth remembering. It is the largest operating historic railroad in the southeastern United States. It is also a great venue for a child's birthday party. There are three options for your party venue. You can choose from the Grand Junction Depot Deli, the Greenville Dining Car or the Grand Junction outdoor picnic area. Each party booking comes with a free ride on the Missionary Ridge Local for the birthday celebrant. There is a minimum of 10 people for each party reservation. Advanced registration is required for all party bookings.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
(423) 894-8028
www.tvrail.com

River Inn Restaurant

If you prefer a more formal party, the River Inn Restaurant is an excellent venue for your gathering. It offers a breathtaking view of the Tennessee River Gorge. It just takes a quick 10-minute ride from downtown Chattanooga to get there. The facility is very private and offers plenty of parking spaces for your guests. It has two spacious dining rooms and a bar area. You can view the magnificence of the River Gorge through the large windows in the dining rooms.

If you prefer to have your party outdoors, there are two very spacious decks available for your use. The upper deck is screened and covered for a more intimate party. The lower deck is situated right above the water and under the shade of a tree. The River Inn Restaurant can accommodate up to 250 guests inside its dining rooms and another 150 guests on its outdoor decks.

River Inn Restaurant
2134 Suck Creek Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
(423) 886-7476

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Set in a wide space of 300 acres, Reflection Riding is a historic site dedicated to the study and preservation of native plant life. It boasts of a unique landscape that is perfect for reflection and healing for people of all ages. It has facilities for meetings and special occasions. The Humphreys House is located right at the center of Reflection Riding. Its quaint log cabin can accommodate up to 50 guests. The pavilion within Reflection Riding is an open-air, screened-in facility that is excellent for birthday parties, small weddings and informal gatherings. It can comfortably accommodate about 75 people.

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden
400 Garden Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37419
(423) 821-9582
www.reflectionriding.org

Article Written By Jerry Garner

Jerry Garner has been writing semi-professionally for more than 15 years. The body of Garner's work includes informative articles, news and current events and historical essays. He is an avid sports fan and frequently writes about outdoor activities online.

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