Chattanooga

 

 

This is where Spiritus was docked for 6 days in Chattanooga (the little boat on the far left).  It was a perfect location, as we were able to walk or bike to the restaurants and attractions that we visited.

 

 

 

Our view, from Spiritus, of the Walnut Street pedestrian-only bridge.

 

 

 

Captain Eddy on one of numerous walks across the Walnut Street bridge.  The Tennessee Aquarium and the famous Lookout Mountain are in the background.

 

 

 

In order to get to the top of Lookout Mountain, we had to ride the world's steepest incline railway. 

 

 

 

Linda thinks a "small" ice cream cone will give her encouragement to ride the incline!

 

 

 

The Incline Railway is almost a one mile ride, and at one point, over a 72% grade!

 

 

 

The view of the river and city from Lookout Mountain is stunning!

 

 

 

The Tennessee Aquarium has the world's largest freshwater aquarium and is home to more than 9,000 animals, including 300 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.  Linda was especially happy to see her favorite.......

 

 

 

.......the cute and playful river otter!  Another building houses the saltwater aquarium, where you can find Eddy's all-time favorite.......

 

 

 

.......PENGUINS!

 

 

 

No visit to this city is complete without seeing this renowned landmark of the South.  It was March 5, 1880, that the first passenger train leaving Cincinnati for Chattanooga was nicknamed "The Chattanooga Choo Choo".

 

 

 

The First Mate considers changing her form of transportation for the rest of the trip!

 

 

 

One evening we were fortunate to enjoy two terrific bands at a free concert in the park.

 

 

 

Sitting atop cliffs overlooking Spiritus is the Bluff View Art District, resembling a small European village.  Here is our favorite bakery........YUM!

 

 

 

This horse LOOKS like it's made of wood, but is actually a bronze sculpture.  This was in front of the Hunter Museum of American Art, which we found to be absolutely fascinating!

 

 

 

Everywhere we walked in the Bluff View District, amazing sculptures provided delightful entertainment.

 

 

 

The city provides bikes for you to enjoy on their 13 mile riverwalk trail.

 

 

 

 

 No, the building doesn't have a busted water pipe.  This is a really neat, interactive piece of art which commemorates The Trail of Tears.  The water flows down these "steps"............

 

.......to the Tennesse River, at the end of Spiritus' dock.

 

 

 

Everyone we've met in Chattanooga has been friendly, helpful, and welcoming.  Fellow Auburn supporters at a sports bar even bought us a brew while we watched the game together.  War Eagle!