Guidebook for Trenton
Food Scene
FABULOUS food! We cannot recommend them enough - be sure to make reservations (or ask us to make them for you!)
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Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyFABULOUS food! We cannot recommend them enough - be sure to make reservations (or ask us to make them for you!)
These folks import their flour from Italy, and did specialty training to learn exactly how to make the best wood-fired pizza. The dough process takes two days! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights "until the dough runs out." Check their facebook page for more details!
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Lookout Mountain Pizza Company
203 Scenic HwyThese folks import their flour from Italy, and did specialty training to learn exactly how to make the best wood-fired pizza. The dough process takes two days! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights "until the dough runs out." Check their facebook page for more details!
They have desserts, and breakfast pastries, and serve a great lunch too! Be prepared to take your time here (speed is not in the vocabulary, but super pleasant folks and good food are). On Friday nights, they often have live music.
Artzy Cafe
12238 Main StThey have desserts, and breakfast pastries, and serve a great lunch too! Be prepared to take your time here (speed is not in the vocabulary, but super pleasant folks and good food are). On Friday nights, they often have live music.
BEST BREAKFAST! Forget it on a Sunday morning, the wait can be two hours long! Everything is farm fresh and sourced locally. Main Street, Chattanooga has seen such a major revitalization in recent years -- you can park here and check out a number of cute shops, catch the trolley and head downtown for more fun, shop for pottery, artwork, take cooking classes nearby, have some fresh made goods from Niedlov's or Main Street Meats, antiques over at Antiques on Main, or walk over to some Sound Immersion Therapy just down the street. Also close to Jefferson Park, good place to let the kids burn off a little energy while you sip some local coffee from VELO or Niedlov's.
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Bluegrass Grill
55 E Main StBEST BREAKFAST! Forget it on a Sunday morning, the wait can be two hours long! Everything is farm fresh and sourced locally. Main Street, Chattanooga has seen such a major revitalization in recent years -- you can park here and check out a number of cute shops, catch the trolley and head downtown for more fun, shop for pottery, artwork, take cooking classes nearby, have some fresh made goods from Niedlov's or Main Street Meats, antiques over at Antiques on Main, or walk over to some Sound Immersion Therapy just down the street. Also close to Jefferson Park, good place to let the kids burn off a little energy while you sip some local coffee from VELO or Niedlov's.
If you like a little class, this is your spot for a drink, or one of the nicest Sunday brunch options in the area. I think this was once the original Coca Cola building eaaaarly in its days. The Aquarium is right across the street. Don't park in the Aquarium Republic lot, for whatever reason it is at least $4 more to park there.
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Easy Bistro & Bar
801 Chestnut StIf you like a little class, this is your spot for a drink, or one of the nicest Sunday brunch options in the area. I think this was once the original Coca Cola building eaaaarly in its days. The Aquarium is right across the street. Don't park in the Aquarium Republic lot, for whatever reason it is at least $4 more to park there.
This place is soooo easy to accidentally drive right by -- but it's one of our favorite Italian places. It's small, quaint, hidden, classy and we are picky picky about Italian food, as we love to cook it ourselves and know what it should taste like. Highly recommend.
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Boccaccia Restaurant
3077 Broad StThis place is soooo easy to accidentally drive right by -- but it's one of our favorite Italian places. It's small, quaint, hidden, classy and we are picky picky about Italian food, as we love to cook it ourselves and know what it should taste like. Highly recommend.
Looking for a place to take your hot date, this is it. The place is moodily decorated, iconic, and one of the best in town.
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Alleia
25 E Main StLooking for a place to take your hot date, this is it. The place is moodily decorated, iconic, and one of the best in town.
If you follow us on Instagram, you'll know from the Stories tab that we are here often. We leave a little of their tea at Oakleaf for you to sample, because the mixes Hillary comes up with smell like heaven! This is such a great place to curl up with a book, engage in plant discussions, learn a new skill from new friends such as crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery and more -- lots of locals come here just to relax for an hour and work a little home craft.
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Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary
1423 Market StIf you follow us on Instagram, you'll know from the Stories tab that we are here often. We leave a little of their tea at Oakleaf for you to sample, because the mixes Hillary comes up with smell like heaven! This is such a great place to curl up with a book, engage in plant discussions, learn a new skill from new friends such as crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery and more -- lots of locals come here just to relax for an hour and work a little home craft.
Probably one of the most expensive, and deservedly so, restaurants in Chatty. For a slightly more casual vibe, they opened The Meeting Place right next door.
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St. John's Restaurant
1278 Market StProbably one of the most expensive, and deservedly so, restaurants in Chatty. For a slightly more casual vibe, they opened The Meeting Place right next door.
St Elmo is such a quaint little spot -- we include a Day Trip intinerary at the Cottage that includes stopping here, heading up the Incline Railway, visiting Point Park and Rock City, then coming back down the Incline for lunch at 1885, Ice cream from across the street, or Mojo Burrito for a family friendly option.
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Plus Coffee
3800 St Elmo AveSt Elmo is such a quaint little spot -- we include a Day Trip intinerary at the Cottage that includes stopping here, heading up the Incline Railway, visiting Point Park and Rock City, then coming back down the Incline for lunch at 1885, Ice cream from across the street, or Mojo Burrito for a family friendly option.
If the weather is nice, we go here! They have such a nice patio area, good seasonal drinks, and some fab food. I love the Mushroom & Grits - get it half cake/half loose -- it changes the flavor amazingly!
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1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveIf the weather is nice, we go here! They have such a nice patio area, good seasonal drinks, and some fab food. I love the Mushroom & Grits - get it half cake/half loose -- it changes the flavor amazingly!
Drinks & Nightlife
So, a little history for you: back in 2012, a new restaurant named Terra Mae was started here, and I (Cris) was the designer. So, I love this building and its fabulous Civil War history and old limestone walls. It has changed hands and names since, but Matilda Midnight offers an unusual vibe far removed from my style and some interesting cocktails. Behind the history museum on 10th Street there's generally streetside parking all of a block away.
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Matilda Midnight
120 E 10th StSo, a little history for you: back in 2012, a new restaurant named Terra Mae was started here, and I (Cris) was the designer. So, I love this building and its fabulous Civil War history and old limestone walls. It has changed hands and names since, but Matilda Midnight offers an unusual vibe far removed from my style and some interesting cocktails. Behind the history museum on 10th Street there's generally streetside parking all of a block away.
So, we aren't late night people -- we prefer to drink at home and make fancy cocktails there (if you find our website, we're launching some of our fave cocktail recipes on the blog). But -- these folks can make a good drink, the wine menu is as fantastic as the food menu, and if you get the waitress with the blond braid, you'll have the best server ever.
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Terra Nostra | Tapas & Wine
105 Frazier AveSo, we aren't late night people -- we prefer to drink at home and make fancy cocktails there (if you find our website, we're launching some of our fave cocktail recipes on the blog). But -- these folks can make a good drink, the wine menu is as fantastic as the food menu, and if you get the waitress with the blond braid, you'll have the best server ever.
Whiskey is BACK IN CHATTANOOGA! Take a tour and then enjoy a great flight of their various whiskey offerings. If whiskey brings on a sweet tooth for you, the Hot Chocolatier is next door. Whiskey to the People!
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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market StWhiskey is BACK IN CHATTANOOGA! Take a tour and then enjoy a great flight of their various whiskey offerings. If whiskey brings on a sweet tooth for you, the Hot Chocolatier is next door. Whiskey to the People!
Sightseeing
Many people claim that the Tennessee Aquarium is better than Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium. We are inclined to agree. Two buildings -- the original is all freshwater, and the new building is entirely saltwater, and begins with a butterfly conservatory on the top floor, slowly bringing you down to the deeps of ocean life as you descend.
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Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StMany people claim that the Tennessee Aquarium is better than Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium. We are inclined to agree. Two buildings -- the original is all freshwater, and the new building is entirely saltwater, and begins with a butterfly conservatory on the top floor, slowly bringing you down to the deeps of ocean life as you descend.
Yes, it's touristy -- but go! The cave is neat, the waterfall beautiful, the history interesting. Bonus: if it's raining or cold out, this place is the same temp year round, and dry (except the waterfall, of course).
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Ruby Falls
Yes, it's touristy -- but go! The cave is neat, the waterfall beautiful, the history interesting. Bonus: if it's raining or cold out, this place is the same temp year round, and dry (except the waterfall, of course).
We love walking here! We often park on the NorthShore near Coolidge Park (which is huge by the way). There are a number of restaurants and cute shops on Fraiser Avenue, and you can learn a few dance steps along the way, as they are plated in brass along Frasier Ave. The walking bridge is one of the oldest in Chatty, grab some ice cream on the South side, and go across the glass bridge toward the Hunter Museum to pick up the Riverwalk -- there's some interesting local artist sculptures nearby to look at, Rembrandt Coffee is a beautiful nighttime stop for coffee and a scone, and Tony's Trattoria is a good spot for dinner. We can recommend the Back Inn Cafe for dinner or breakfast as well.
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Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeWe love walking here! We often park on the NorthShore near Coolidge Park (which is huge by the way). There are a number of restaurants and cute shops on Fraiser Avenue, and you can learn a few dance steps along the way, as they are plated in brass along Frasier Ave. The walking bridge is one of the oldest in Chatty, grab some ice cream on the South side, and go across the glass bridge toward the Hunter Museum to pick up the Riverwalk -- there's some interesting local artist sculptures nearby to look at, Rembrandt Coffee is a beautiful nighttime stop for coffee and a scone, and Tony's Trattoria is a good spot for dinner. We can recommend the Back Inn Cafe for dinner or breakfast as well.
Some say you can see seven states from here. Some say that's not true. In any case, if you're a Civil War buff this is a neat spot to check out, and the view is definitely cool.
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Point Park Road
Point Park RoadSome say you can see seven states from here. Some say that's not true. In any case, if you're a Civil War buff this is a neat spot to check out, and the view is definitely cool.
Arts & Culture
Little known fact: through some odd connections, the Hunter Museum often gets pieces from the Smithsonian. They often have evening parties and events, so if you're and art buff and like meeting folks of like mind, check their events page.
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Hunterin taidemuseo
10 Bluff View AveLittle known fact: through some odd connections, the Hunter Museum often gets pieces from the Smithsonian. They often have evening parties and events, so if you're and art buff and like meeting folks of like mind, check their events page.
For a small spot, and a town that is just starting to emerge as a hot spot for culture, we are starting to see some surprising acts and talent come through. This building is stunning inside! If you go to a concert, you'll want to get seats closer to the middle or balcony.
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Tivoli Theater
709 Broad StFor a small spot, and a town that is just starting to emerge as a hot spot for culture, we are starting to see some surprising acts and talent come through. This building is stunning inside! If you go to a concert, you'll want to get seats closer to the middle or balcony.
So everyone goes to the ChooChoo. It's been changing from the old model, which some people hate and some people think is great. We think the changes are great! Coffee at the Frothy Monkey, dinner or drinks at STIR, and lots of good pedestrian-friendly changes.
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StSo everyone goes to the ChooChoo. It's been changing from the old model, which some people hate and some people think is great. We think the changes are great! Coffee at the Frothy Monkey, dinner or drinks at STIR, and lots of good pedestrian-friendly changes.
Parks & Nature
Right next door! It's the busiest state park in Georgia. We have maps in the Cottage binder and if you love to hike, check one of the other trailheads nearby rather than the main one. Only two trails lead to the waterfalls - Gulch (cut through the neighborhood below Oakleaf Cottage) and the main entrance. The parking pass is $5 from any trailhead. Nickajack and Ascalon trailheads are not far from the Cottage either.
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Cloudland Canyonin osavaltionpuisto
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdRight next door! It's the busiest state park in Georgia. We have maps in the Cottage binder and if you love to hike, check one of the other trailheads nearby rather than the main one. Only two trails lead to the waterfalls - Gulch (cut through the neighborhood below Oakleaf Cottage) and the main entrance. The parking pass is $5 from any trailhead. Nickajack and Ascalon trailheads are not far from the Cottage either.
Open to the public every other weekend (check their website to know if it's open, or ask us!) this place has some beautiful scenery! If you are staying with us in October, see if your stay is when they have the Lula Lake Wine Walk -- it's a LOT of fun and we go every year.
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Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdOpen to the public every other weekend (check their website to know if it's open, or ask us!) this place has some beautiful scenery! If you are staying with us in October, see if your stay is when they have the Lula Lake Wine Walk -- it's a LOT of fun and we go every year.
Definitely a great spot in summer -- many locals come here to swim below the falls. Nice trails too. If you go back to Mentone AL on your way out, there's a good place to eat called Wildflower Cafe, and a new place called Plowshares Restaurant. Both are farm to table!
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Little River Canyon Falls Park
Little River Falls Overlook TrailDefinitely a great spot in summer -- many locals come here to swim below the falls. Nice trails too. If you go back to Mentone AL on your way out, there's a good place to eat called Wildflower Cafe, and a new place called Plowshares Restaurant. Both are farm to table!
The Battlefield is huge. We've never managed to see all the trails. Much of it is paved, if you brought bicycles or skates. The trails are pretty flat and family friendly, and there's so much Civil War history here, it can be a sobering experience.
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Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center
3370 Lafayette RdThe Battlefield is huge. We've never managed to see all the trails. Much of it is paved, if you brought bicycles or skates. The trails are pretty flat and family friendly, and there's so much Civil War history here, it can be a sobering experience.
Another place with amazing trails! We love coming out here. Have yet to see all the trails here, there are so very many. Some climbers also come here. Stunningly beautiful place -- I think our favorite part is some of the unusual rock formations at the top.
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Pigeon Mountain
Another place with amazing trails! We love coming out here. Have yet to see all the trails here, there are so very many. Some climbers also come here. Stunningly beautiful place -- I think our favorite part is some of the unusual rock formations at the top.
Lots of great hiking here! Some Jeep and off-road enthusiasts take their rigs here to test their mettle.
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Prentice Cooper State Forest
3998 Game Reserve RdLots of great hiking here! Some Jeep and off-road enthusiasts take their rigs here to test their mettle.
OK you are going to think we are crazy at first, but this doesn't come up on a map. Go to Soddy Daisy and ask a local how to get to Blue Hole. This is where the locals go to swim on a hot day -- if you keep hiking, you may find a section of the stream with an unoccupied swimming hole to have all to yourselves!
Soddy-Daisy
OK you are going to think we are crazy at first, but this doesn't come up on a map. Go to Soddy Daisy and ask a local how to get to Blue Hole. This is where the locals go to swim on a hot day -- if you keep hiking, you may find a section of the stream with an unoccupied swimming hole to have all to yourselves!
Essentials
So we love the little guy, even if Bi-Lo is HUGE and on the other side of the Interstate. We find the selection at this little store to be pretty decent (we are foodies). They do sell beer and wine, but not on Sunday.
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Ingles Market
300 S Main StSo we love the little guy, even if Bi-Lo is HUGE and on the other side of the Interstate. We find the selection at this little store to be pretty decent (we are foodies). They do sell beer and wine, but not on Sunday.
If you want to visit a really unusual liquor store, something that feels classy and not seedy, this is it. It's an experience. Their employees are booze experts, and sometimes, they have free tastings. Check their calendar!
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Imbibe Chattanooga-Wine Spirits Beer
1616 Broad StIf you want to visit a really unusual liquor store, something that feels classy and not seedy, this is it. It's an experience. Their employees are booze experts, and sometimes, they have free tastings. Check their calendar!
Getting Around
All over downtown, you'll see these blue bike racks with blue and green bicycles for rent. You can pedal all over town for a bargain!
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Downtown Chattanooga
407 Broad StAll over downtown, you'll see these blue bike racks with blue and green bicycles for rent. You can pedal all over town for a bargain!