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The Chattanooga Holiday Trail of Lights Features 12 Major Nov. 15, 2019 - Jan. 17, 2020 chattanoogafun.com/winter he Chattanooga Holiday Trail of Lights features 12 major Tholiday experiences with millions of twinkling lights. Along the way, you’ll find holiday meals on a river cruise, live holiday music and entertainment, animal encounters, ice skating, Santa sightings, train excursions to the North Pole and New Year’s celebrations! LET US GUIDE YOU Holiday Meals 1 Holiday Trail of Lights Experiences 2 Santa Sightings 14 Holiday Music & Performances 15 Holiday Events Around Chattanooga 16 New Year’s Eve Celebrations 17 Chattanooga-Only Gift Ideas 17 #TrailofLightsCHA THANKSGIVING MEALS Thanksgiving Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Nov. 28, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Feast/Chattanoogan Hotel Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Brunch on the Bluff/Bluff View Art District Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Turkey Dinner/Lookout Winery Nov. 28, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. CST Thanksgiving Dinner/The Read House Hotel Nov. 28, 11 a.m., 4-10 p.m. CHRISTMAS MEALS Christmas Dinner Train/Tennessee Valley Railroad Nov. 15-Dec. 29, times vary Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Nov. 29-30, Dec. 5-6, 14, 20-21, 7 p.m. Winter on the River Lunch Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Nov. 29-30, Dec. 26-29, 1 p.m. Candle Light Christmas Feast/Polly Claires Nov. 30-Dec. 28, Saturdays, 6, 6:30 & 7:15 p.m. Breakfast with Santa Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Dec. 2019 (call to schedule) ‘Tis the Season Lunch Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-14, 20-22, 1 p.m. Dinner with Santa/Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Dec. 2-4, 7-8, 5-7 p.m. Breakfast With Santa/The Read House Hotel Dec. 14, 9 & 11 a.m. Holiday Dinner Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Check chattanoogafun.com/winter for more special meals 1 Twinkling Lights Chattanooga - Downtown Walnut Street Bridge Snowflakes iew the thousands of twinkling lights in snowflake form along the Walnut VStreet Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian-only bridges in the world at 2,370 feet. The bridge connects downtown Chattanooga with the historic North Shore District, offering incredible views of the Tennessee River. At each end are a variety of shopping, green spaces, dining, attractions, galleries and more. EPB’s Holiday Windows Explore EPB’s Holiday Windows, depicting the sights and sounds of the season. The displays feature unique and known holiday characters as well as Chattanooga scenes and landmarks. The Holiday Windows celebration continues a tradition that dates back to the World War II era. View the displays in the windows on the Broad and Market Street sides of EPB’s downtown headquarters building at 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. Insider Tips • Grab a hot drink from the espresso bar at the Ice Cream Show at the South end of the Walnut Street Bridge or on the North end, take a ride on the antique carousel and enjoy a seasonal holiday ice cream from Clumpie’s • Check out the illuminated Miller Park just across from EPB and grab a slice of Neapolitan, New York or Detroit-style pizza at Community Pie Schedule Highlights • Twinkling Snowflakes: Nov. 2019-Feb. 2020, lights turn on daily at dusk • EPB Holiday Windows: Nov. 27, 2019-Jan. 1, 2020 • Lighted Boat Parade & Holiday Cheer at the Pier: Nov. 29, 5-8:30 p.m. • MAINx24: a 24-hour festival on the Southside, Dec. 7 2 EPBChattanooga City of Chattanooga Enchanted Garden of Lights Rock City ead high atop Lookout Mountain for Rock City’s 25th Anniversary of Hthe Enchanted Garden of Lights! Discover four uniquely themed realms of wonder including one of the world’s largest walk-through electronic Christmas trees. To celebrate the Silver Anniversary, Inara the Ice Queen and Jack Frost are bringing the Aurora Lights to the Arctic Kingdom in a stunning display of ice crystals reminiscent of the aurora borealis. Stop by the firepit in the new Glacier Grotto. In all, more than a million LED lights transform the gardens’ natural daytime splendor into a glittering fantasyland complete with photos with Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa and live nightly entertainment by the fire. Plan • seerockcity.com | 706-820-2531 • Nov. 22, 2019-Jan. 4, 2020, nightly (closed Christmas Eve night) Insider Tip • Prior to arrival, go online to download the Enchanted Realms map, nightly entertainment lineup and calendar for special value nights on tickets Schedule Highlights • Full experience: 6 p.m.; Note: some activities begin at 4 p.m. • Gingerbread cookie decorating: 4 p.m.-close (North Pole Lodge) • Story time with Mrs. Claus: 4:30, 5 & 5:30 p.m. (North Pole Lodge) • Entertainment: 6:30 p.m. (North Pole Lodge) • Meet Santa Claus: Nov. 22-Dec. 23, 6 p.m. (Cliff Terrace Porch) • Meet Jerry the Toy Soldier Mime: 6 p.m., weekends rockcitylights seerockcity seerockcitygardens 3 Christmas Underground Ruby Falls ake a magical journey through a secret passage to visit Santa at Ruby TFalls Christmas Underground, a 2019 Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society! Discover a glittering ice cave, play in magical snow flurries, see Penguin Palace, Sugar Plum Fairy Village and Polar Creek, find a sparkling geode and more on this heartwarming adventure! Experience the wonder of Ruby Falls Christmas Underground as it returns for its sixth year. Digital photo with Santa and all activities are included with admission. New in 2019: See the Joystone Express model train chug through a snow-capped, miniature replica of charming Ruby Falls Village and stroll through whimsical new additions to Joystone City’s Main Street decked out in yuletide splendor. Plan • Schedule and tickets available at rubyfalls.com | 423-821-2544 • Thurs.-Sun., Dec. 1-8; daily, Dec. 12-23, 2019 Insider Tips • Receive a discount by adding a Classic Waterfall Tour to your Christmas Underground visit • With nighttime magic all day at Christmas Underground, you don’t have to wait until after dark to experience the fun Schedule Highlights • Journey through a sparkling ice cave in the North Pole where Santa awaits your visit • Discover and crack your very own geode with the help of Santa’s miners • Play in magical snow flurries • Explore the Joystone Express Miniature Village 4 rubyfallschristmas & rubyfallscave rubyfallscave seerubyfalls Holidays Under the Peaks Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX 3D ead inside for Holidays Under the Peaks at the Tennessee HAquarium for some underwater holiday fun. Whether watching for snowflakes or listening for sleigh bells, plenty of attention is paid to the sky during the holidays, but even underwater, there’s yuletide cheer aplenty waiting at the Tennessee Aquarium. This year, under the lighted candy cane peaks, guests can enjoy seasonal tunes in the lobby, fin-tastic appearances by SCUBA Claus (weekends, Nov. 23-Dec. 22) as well as special programs featuring penguins and sea stars. In keeping with holiday tradition, The Polar Express 3D returns to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater Nov. 22-Dec. 26 with the always-popular PJs and Polar screening events on Dec. 14 and 15. Plan • tnaqua.org | 800-262-0695 • Nov. 22-Dec. 24, 2019, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days Insider Tips • Download the Tennessee Aquarium app to see daily schedule of programs • Purchase tickets on your mobile device and scan in when you arrive • Purchase Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX tickets together for a discount Schedule Highlights • New special holiday animal programs with penguins and sea stars in addition to regular daily programs with lemurs, alligators, otters and more • SCUBA Claus dive shows: Nov. 23-Dec. 22, weekends • PJs and Polar Express: Dec. 14-15 • Polar Express 3D: Nov. 22-Dec. 26 tennesseeaquarium tnaquarium 5 North Pole Limited & Train Excursions Tennessee Valley Railroad op on board the Tennessee Valley Railroad’s North Pole Limited Hfor an imaginary journey to the North Pole where a special guest will join the group. Along the way, you’ll be treated to lighted displays just outside the train car windows, refreshments, keepsakes, storytelling and occasional sing-a-longs. During the return ride, Santa makes his way through the train cars to greet every child and give them a keepsake. The Tennessee Valley Railroad’s other special holiday excursions offer even more fun for children and adults: Nightcaps with St. Nick (adults only), Christmas Special Dinner Train, Summerville Santa Special, Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train and New Year’s Eve Dinner Train. Plan • tvrail.com | 423-894-8028 • Nov. 15-Dec. 31, 2019 Insider Tips • Trips sell out quickly so book early • Come early and check out the trains in the rail yard and railroad artifacts in the depot • Upgrade your ticket to Santa’s Private Car and get more time with St. Nick! Schedule Highlights • North Pole Limited: Nov. 16-Dec. 30 • Nightcaps with St. Nick (adults only): Nov. 29-Dec. 22 • Christmas Special Dinner Train: Nov. 15-Dec. 29 • Summerville Santa Special: Dec. 1-22 • Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train: Dec. 7-22 • New Year’s Eve Dinner Train: Dec. 31 6 tvrail Holiday Season of Cheer Chattanooga Riverboat Company loat down the Tennessee River aboard the Chattanooga Riverboat FCompany’s Southern Belle for a truly unique Holiday Season of Cheer! View the Chattanooga skyline from the water and revel in the winter wonderland of holiday lights. Board a lunch or dinner cruise and have fun listening to live music, dancing, hanging out with Santa, learning more about river navigation on a Pilot House tour, and indulging in holiday meals. Plan • chattanoogariverboat.com | 423-266-4488 • Nov.
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