Holiday Trail of Lights Experiences Nov. 16, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019 1 chattanoogafun.com/winter Thanksgiving, , he holidays are here and it’s a great season for spending and New Year’s Eve Meals time with family and friends. Now in its second year, the 13 T Chattanooga Holiday Trail of Lights features incredible experiences to share with loved ones. Where to Find Santa 14 The trail showcases 12 major holiday activities (4 new locations in 2018!) featuring millions of twinkling lights, holiday meals on a river cruise, live holiday music and entertainment, animal 14 encounters, ice skating, Santa sightings, and train excursions to the “North Pole!” Holiday Events Around Chattanooga In addition to the Trail, there are numerous holiday events 15 throughout Chattanooga including festivals, live music, Broadway theater productions, shopping deals, window treasure New Year’s Eve hunt, artist demonstrations, fireworks, and plenty of ways to Celebrations spend New Year’s Eve in Chattanooga. 15 For a chance to be featured on our Facebook, Twitter, or Chattanooga-Only Instagram, let us know about your Chattanooga holiday Gift Ideas vacation by tagging @chattanoogafun with #TrailofLightsCHA. 15 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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chattanoogafun Enchanted Garden of Lights Holidays Under the Peaks Aquarium & IMAX 3D

Head high atop Lookout Mountain to the award-winning, 24th annual light You know the holidays have started when the Tennessee Aquarium changes extravaganza at Rock City! Choose one of four uniquely-themed realms of the lights on the glass peaks to red and white stripes. Head inside for some wonder to start with (Enchanted Realms map available online) which includes special holiday programming including interacting with animal experts, the largest, first-of-its-kind, walk-through electronic . The appearances by SCUBA Claus (weekends, Nov. 17-Dec. 23) in the River evening includes more than a million LED lights that transform the gardens’ Giants or the Lake Nickajack exhibits, holiday themed animal enrichment natural daytime splendor into a magical fantasyland, pictures with Santa, programs, and special opportunities for kids to get up close to creatures. The cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and nightly entertainment. Polar Express 3D will be shown Nov. 23-Dec. 27 at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater. Plan • seerockcity.com Plan • Nov. 16-Dec. 31, 2018, nightly • tnaqua.org • Closed night • Nov. 16-Dec. 31, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater are closed Thanksgiving Insider Tips and Christmas Days • Prior to arrival, view/download the Enchanted Realms map and the nightly entertainment lineup online Insider Tips • Check out the online calendar for special value nights on tickets • Purchase tickets on your mobile device and scan in when you arrive • Download the Tennessee Aquarium app to see daily schedule of programs Schedule Highlights • Full experience: 6 p.m.; Note: Some Garden access, holiday activities, & Schedule Highlights event pricing begins at 4 p.m. • New special animal programs featuring Otters, Sea Stars, • Cookie decorating: 4 p.m. (North Pole Lodge) Chameleons, Octopus, and more: Nov. 16-Dec. 31 • Story time with Mrs. Claus: 4:30 p.m., nightly (North Pole Lodge) • SCUBA Claus dive shows: Nov. 17-Dec. 23, weekends • Entertainment: 6:30 p.m., nightly (North Pole Lodge) • PJ’s and the Polar Express: Dec. 15 & 16 • Meet : Nov. 16-Dec. 23, 6 p.m., nightly (North Pole Lodge) • Polar Express 3D: Nov 23-Dec. 27 • Meet Jerry the Toy Soldier Mime: 6 p.m., weekends

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1 2 Ice on the Landing Twinkling Snowflakes Chattanooga Choo Choo Walnut Street Bridge

The chilly weather, warm drinks, magical lights, and laughing at your friends as View the thousands of twinkling lights in snowflake form along theWalnut they tumble on the rink...that’s just one fun evening at the outdoor Ice on the Street Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian-only bridges in the world at Landing rink in the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo’s Glenn Miller Gardens. 2,370-feet. The bridge connects downtown Chattanooga with the vibrant The schedule includes general skating time, special themes, holiday music, local historic North Shore District and offers incredible views of the Tennessee not-for-profit nights, hot chocolate, and Adelle’s Crepes. Ice on the Landing was River. Both ends of the bridge offer a variety of shopping, green spaces, dining, named “Best Outdoor Rink in Tennessee” by Step Outside. Don’t miss the New attractions, galleries, and more. Year’s Eve Late Skate! Plan Plan • Nov. 2018-Feb. 2019, lights turn on daily at dusk • iceonthelanding.com • Nov. 16, 2018-Jan. 21, 2019, daily Insider Tips • Open every day including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas • South end of the bridge: Grab a hot drink from the espresso bar at the Day, New Year’s Eve, & New Year’s Day Ice Cream Show • North end of the bridge: Take a ride on the antique carousel and enjoy Insider Tips dinner at one of the delicious restaurants and dessert at Clumpies ice cream • Take basic skating lessons on Saturday mornings before opening • Check out the snowflakes from the coffee-roasters overlook in the Bluff View • Save money and buy a season pass so you can visit multiple times Art District (below/adjacent to the Bluff View Inn)

Schedule Highlights • Various nights with special themes (check website) • Hot chocolate and Adelle’s Crepes available for purchase • NYE Special Late Night Skate: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. (separate ticket price)

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3 4 North Pole Limited & Train Excursions Holiday Season of Cheer Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Chattanooga Riverboat Company

Hop on board the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s North Pole Travel down the aboard the Chattanooga Riverboat Limited for an imaginary journey to the North Pole where a “special guest” Company’s Southern Belle for a truly unique holiday experience! During the will join the group. Along the way, you’ll be treated to a number of lighted lunch and dinner cruises, guests will have fun listening to live music, dancing, displays outside, refreshments, keepsake, storytelling, and occasional sing-a- hanging out with Santa, learning more about river navigation on a Pilot House longs. During the return ride, Santa makes his way through the train cars to tour, and indulging in holiday meals. Don’t miss the community event Holiday greet every child and present them with a keepsake item. Be sure to check out Cheer at the Pier featuring a lighted boat parade (40+ boats), local crafters and the other special holiday trips: Nightcaps with St. Nick (adults only), Christmas food, visits from Santa Claus, and fireworks at 7 p.m. Dinner Train, Summerville Santa Special, Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train, and New Year’s Eve Dinner Train. Plan • chattanoogariverboat.com Plan • Nov. 22-Dec. 31, 2018 • tvrail.com • Nov. 16-Dec. 31, 2018 Insider Tips • Purchase tickets online to save time Insider Tips • Dress in festive holiday clothes to make an even greater photo that’s taken • Trips sell out quickly so book early right before you board. Santa will be pleased! • Come early and check out the trains in the rail yard and the railroad • Book the special Christmas Romance package at the Chattanooga Riverboat artifacts displayed throughout the Depot Company’s Mayors Mansion Inn B&B [mayorsmansioninn.com] • Upgrade your ticket to ride in Santa’s Private Car with perks such as more time with Santa! Schedule Highlights • Thanksgiving Lunch & Dinner Cruises: Nov. 22, 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Schedule Highlights • Thanksgiving Dinner on Pier 2 & 1-hour cruise: Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m. • Nightcaps with St. Nick (adults only): Nov. 30-Dec. 22 • Holiday Cheer at the Pier with fireworks: Nov. 23, 5-9 p.m. • Train: Nov. 25-Dec. 30 • Dinner Cruises: Nov. 23-24, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21 • Summerville Santa Special: Dec. 2-23 • ‘Tis the Season Lunch Cruises: Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-23 • Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train: Dec. 1-23 • Breakfast with Santa Cruise: Dec. 1, 15 • New Year’s Eve Dinner Train: Dec. 31 • New Year’s Eve Early Bird (4 p.m.) & NYE on the River (9 p.m.): Dec. 31

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5 6 Christmas Underground Holiday Lights Chattanooga

Discover the wonder of Ruby Falls Christmas Underground on a magical Come see the Chattanooga Zoo transformed into a magical winter journey to visit Santa. Travel a secret passage to the North Pole where Santa’s wonderland where you can view hundreds of lights that weave through the Joystone miners are preparing for the holidays, walk through a glittering ice habitats. Throughout the special evening, you can visit the animals and watch cave, see Sugar Plum Fairy Village, play in snow flurries, and find a sparkling them open their Christmas presents, decorate cookies, get your picture taken Joystone on this heartwarming adventure. Experience the interactive festivities with Santa Claus, play holiday games, make special crafts, enjoy delicious treats, of Ruby Falls Christmas Underground as it returns for its fifth year. Fun for and much more. Santa believers and the young at heart! Plan Plan • chattzoo.org • rubyfalls.com • Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2018, 5:30-8 p.m. • Dec. 1-2, 6-9, 13-23, 2018, 12-8 p.m. Insider Tips Insider Tips • Go straight to Santa when event opens at 5:30 p.m. to avoid longer lines • Combine a visit to Christmas Underground with the Classic Waterfall • Bring quarters so you can feed the animals in the Petting Zoo area and Tour and get discounted combo tickets around the zoo • With night-time magic all day at Christmas Underground, you don’t have to wait until after dark to experience the fun Schedule Highlights • A digital photo with Santa is included in admission • Watch animals open Christmas presents • Decorate cookies Schedule Highlights • Get a picture with Santa • Journey through Joystone City to the North Pole where Santa awaits • Discover and crack your very own Joystone with the help of Santa’s miners • See the Northern Lights and Sugar Plum Fairy Village • Experience snow flurries and the Penguin Palace

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7 8 Wonder Wall Holiday Magic High Point Climbing & Fitness Chattanooga Choo Choo

During the holidays, you typically view the beautiful lights while walking or As if the famous free-standing dome lobby of the Chattanooga Choo Choo driving. At High Point Climbing and Fitness downtown, experience the isn’t impressive enough, they are showcasing one of the city’s tallest of Chattanooga in a whole new way by scaling an architectural wonder trees standing in at 28 feet. The lights and festive cheer throughout the property glowing with holiday colors – the transparent exterior climbing wall that create a magical wonderland complete with ice skating at Ice on the Landing, hangs over Broad Street! Named “the country’s coolest gym” by Climbing holiday music, Station Street, special holiday treats at restaurants, shopping Magazine, High Point is one of the nation’s most unique climbing facilities specials at retail shops and special pop up stores, pictures with Santa, and the with 30,000 square feet of climbing inside and outside. BONUS: While you’re Lookout Farmers Market. While on site, enjoy live music at Songbirds Guitars’ climbing the exterior wall, you can see the magical lights throughout the city! North and South Stages, comedic fun at the Comedy Catch, and even a New 2018 experience! Runaway Train Escape Experience. New 2018 experience!

Plan Plan • highpointclimbing.com • choochoo.com • Wonder Wall holiday lights: Nov. 16-Dec. 31, 2018, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. • Nov. 16, 2018-Jan. 21, 2019 • Hours: Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon./Wed./Fri., 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues./ Thurs./Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Insider Tips • Holiday hours: Thanksgiving and Christmas Days, closed; Christmas Eve, • Save time in line to purchase tickets prior to arrival for any events on site 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; New Year’s Day, 12-8 p.m. • Park at the garage near the free electric shuttle – $4 for entire day • Order your cocktail in a to-go glass and enjoy it outside while walking under Insider Tip the hanging lights on Station Street • Fill out the online waiver form online prior to visit in order to save time • Check out two of the newest partners at the Choo Choo: Chattanooga upon arrival Jewelry Co. and Gate 11 Distillery (opens Dec. 1)

Schedule Highlights Schedule Highlights • BoulderRave!: Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m. @ High Point Climbing & Fitness • Ice on the Landing: Nov. 16-Jan. 21 Riverside • Lookout Farmers Market: Nov. 16-Jan. 18, Fridays • Dates for comedy shows, live music, and escape room can be found on their websites

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9 10 Christmas Experience on the Bluff Create Your Own Lights Bluff View Art District Creative Discovery Museum

The Bluff View Art District, nestled on the bluff overlooking the Tennessee Holiday lights come in all forms and at the hands-on Creative Discovery River, has transformed into a storybook holiday experience with thousands of Museum, kids get to create their own! Kids can make and take their own twinkling lights. The magic takes you along stone-paved walkways throughout Lit Holiday Card with LED lights, copper tape, and a watch battery in the the District, into the Enchanted Forest, around nooks and crannies decked out Make It Workshop and create light-related projects in the Art Studio. Learn in red and white seasonal delights, down Lane into the courtyard, about Japanese culture in the new playful and immersive exhibit, Hello From on adventures with the little elves Rosemary, Basil, Cocoa, and Cookie, and to Japan! Families will love creating a new tradition by attending a Gingerbread the Mezzo to see the grand Christmas tree. New 2018 experience! Workshop! New 2018 experience!

Plan Plan • bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com • cdmfun.org • Nov. 23, 2018–Jan. 2, 2019 • Nov. 16-Dec. 31, 2018 • Closed Christmas Day • Winter hours: Mon.-Tues., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., closed (most); Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. (open Wed. Nov. 21, Dec. 19, 26) Insider Tips • Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day • For specials and coupons, pick up a Bluff View Holiday Gift Guide at any business in the Bluff View Art District Insider Tips • Share your photos and tag @bluffviewartdistrict with • Research gingerbread house designs before going to the workshop #ChristmasOnTheBluff for a chance to win a prize • No need to cut your day short to leave for lunch! Visit Café Dino-mite for a delicious, healthy meal or afternoon snack Schedule Highlights • Thanksgiving Brunch on the Bluff: Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Schedule Highlights • Open House: Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; live music from 12-4 p.m. • Special exhibit Hello from Japan!: Now-Jan. 6 • Working Artist Demo Days at River Gallery: Dec. 1, 8, 15, times vary • Open Art Studio Activity: 1 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m., Sat. & Sun. • New Year’s Eve Dinner on the Bluff: Dec. 31, 5-10 p.m., must call for • Snow Day: Nov. 17, 12-4 p.m. reservations, 423-265-5033 ext. 4 • Gingerbread Workshops: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, reservations required • 15% Snowbird Special at Bluff View Inn: Jan. 1-31, 2019 (Sun.-Thurs. nights • Hello from Japan! Event Day: Dec. 3, 12-4 p.m. only), full details can be found online at bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com/ • Preschool Adventure Day - Winter Fun: Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. snowbird-special • New Year’s at Noon: Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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11 12 Where to find Santa Pictures with Santa/ Christmas Carol Dinner Cruises/ Hamilton Place Nov. 10-Dec. 24 Southern Belle Riverboat Nov. 23-Dec. 21

Dinner with Santa & Holiday Cheer at the Pier/ Enchanted Garden of Lights/ Ross’s Landing Nov. 23 Holiday Meals Rock City Nov. 16-Dec. 31 North Pole Limited Adventures, Santa’s Breakfast with Santa/Southern Dec. 1, 15 T H A N K S G I V I N G Hiwassee Holiday, Summerville Santa Belle Riverboat Special, Christmas Dinner Train, & Thanksgiving Cruises/Southern Thanksgiving Brunch on the Nightcaps with St. Nick/Tennessee Christmas Underground/ Dec. 1-23 Belle Riverboat/Pier 2 Bluff/Bluff View Art District Valley Railroad Nov. 17-Dec. 30 Ruby Falls Nov. 22, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SCUBA Claus Dive Shows/ Holiday Lights/ Thanksgiving Feast/ Thanksgiving Buffet/Beast + Tennessee Aquarium Nov. 17-Dec. 23 Chattanooga Zoo Dec. 7-22 Chattanoogan Hotel Barrel Gastro Smokehouse Check chattanoogafun.com/winter for specific information Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Turkey Dinner/Lookout Thanksgiving Buffet/ Winery-Wood Oven Pizza Food Works Christmas Music Nov. 22, 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. CST Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Chattanooga Choo Choo Southern Belle Riverboat Ice on the Landing Christmas Carol Dinner Cruises Nov. 16- Jan. 21 Nov. 24, Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21, 7 p.m. C H R I S T M A S ‘Tis the Season Lunch Cruise Convention Center Dec. 1-23 Christmas Carol ‘Tis the Season Lunch Cruise/ Chattanooga Holiday Market Holiday Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise/Southern Southern Belle Riverboat Dec. 1-23, Sat. & Sun. Dec. 6-22 Belle Riverboat Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-23 Nov. 23-24, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21 Breakfast with Santa Cruise/ Chattanooga Theatre Centre Tivoli Theatre Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Winter on the River Southern Belle Riverboat Holiday Tea with Beauty & Cinderella Dec. 1, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Nov. 23, 8 p.m. Lunch Cruise/Southern Dec. 1, 15, 9:30 a.m. Chattanooga Boys Choir’s Belle Riverboat Holiday Dinner Cruise/ Jazz Holiday w/Robert Crabtree & Friends Singing Christmas Tree Nov. 23-25, Dec. 26, 28-29 Southern Belle Riverboat Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1-23 Christmas Dinner A Charlie Brown Christmas Chattanooga Ballet: The Train/Tennessee Dinner with Santa/Rock City’s Dec. 9, 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. & Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Valley Railroad Enchanted Garden of Lights Civil War Christmas: Harry Connick Jr.: A New Orleans Nov. 25, Dec. 1-30 Dec. 7-8, 10-11, & 12, 5-7 p.m. American Musical Tricentennial Celebration/sHolida Dec. 15-30 Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Chris Tomlin: Songs of Worship Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E Hip Hop Nutcracker Home for the Holidays Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Early Bird Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat 4 p.m. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. & Dec. 16, 3 p.m. New Year’s Eve on the River/Southern Belle Riverboat 9 p.m. Moscow Ballet: Great New Year’s Eve Dinner on the Bluff/Bluff View Art District 5-10 p.m. Rock City Russian Nutcracker Enchanted Garden of Lights Dec. 30, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Nov. 16-Dec. 31 13 Additional special meals @ chattanoogafun.com/winter 14 Holiday Events Around Chattanooga Winter in West Village Singing Christmas Tree/Tivoli NEW YEAR’S EVE - ADULTS Nov. 3-Feb. 23, Sat., 7-10 p.m. Theatre Holiday Window Treasure Dec. 1, 12 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Moxynooga Eve/Brand new Moxy Chattanooga Hunt/North Shore River Gallery Demo Days/ New Year’s Eve on the Bluff/Hunter Museum of American Art Nov. 16-Jan. 7 Bluff View Art District* New Year’s on the River/Southern Belle Riverboat Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Dec. 1, 8, 15 New Year’s Eve Bash ft. Paul Childers & The Velcro Pygmies/Songbirds New Year’s Eve Dinner on the Bluff/Bluff View Art District the Musical/Tivoli Theatre Breakfast with Santa Cruise/ New Year’s Dinner Train/Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Nov. 10-11 Southern Belle Riverboat Snow Day/Creative Discovery Dec. 1, 15, 9:30 a.m. Museum Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday NEW YEAR’S EVE - FAMILIES Nov. 17, 12-4 p.m. Train/Tennessee Valley New Year’s at Noon/Creative Discovery Museum Holiday Open House Railroad New Year’s Eve Early-Bird Dinner Cruise/Southern Belle Riverboat on the Bluff* Dec. 1-23 New Year’s Eve Late Skate/Ice on the Landing-Choo Choo Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Chattanooga Holiday Market/ New Year’s Eve party/West Village (FREE) Holiday Cheer at the Pier/ Chattanooga Convention Ross’s Landing* Center* Nov. 23, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1-16 Mannheim Steamroller Summerville Santa Special/ Christmas/Tivoli Theatre Tennessee Valley Railroad Nov. 23, 8 p.m. Dec. 2-23 Give the Gift of an Experience! Gingerbread Workshops/ The Nutcracker by Outdoor adventures: Hang gliding, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and SUP Night Out: The Comedy Catch, Songbirds North & South Stages, Memorial Creative Discovery Museum Chattanooga Ballet/Tivoli Auditorium, Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga Theatre Centre, or The Signal Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Theatre Dinner dates: St. John’s, Easy Bistro, State of Confusion, Alleia, STIR, Tony’s Christmas Dinner Train/ Dec. 8-9 Pasta, Solarium, Flying Squirrel, Taco Mamacita, & FEED Co. Table & Tavern Tennessee Valley Railroad Chris Tomlin Christmas Memberships/season passes: High Point Climbing & Fitness, Rock City, Nov. 25-Dec. 30 Concert/Tivoli Theatre Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga Zoo, Creative Discovery Nightcaps with St. Nick/ Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Museum, Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, & Tennessee Valley Railroad Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nov. 30-Dec. 22 Nutcracker MainX24 24-Hour Festival* at the Tivoli Theatre Shopping specials Deals and coupons online at chattanoogafun.com/coupons Dec. 1 Dec. 30, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Hamilton Place with 250 stores & restaurants Holiday Trail of Lights Selfie Station Chattanooga Holiday Market with locally made items Warehouse Row dining and specialty stores including Anthropologie, at the Chattanooga Visitors Center lululemon athletica, Revival, Two Ten Jack, Public House, many more Nov. 16, 2018-Jan. 12, 2019, Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop by to snap a selfie with some fun props! 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