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Lookout mountain5/24/2023 You can drive to the park, and there is a parking fee at the parking lot. There are also some walking trails that visitors can enjoy. This park offers some amazing views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River. You can even stand on the bluff where General Ulysses S. These show where the Confederate army fought during the Civil War. There are also cannons placed on the edge of the cliffs. These are meant to commemorate the “Battle Above The Clouds” fought here in 1863. There are monuments, plaques, and a museum at the park. This park is part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Point Park is a Civil War historical site in Chattanooga. They also have popcorn, pizza, and other snacks and drinks in this area. We got the kids some fudge and little souvenirs while we waited for the next train. You can enjoy the beautiful views and then visit the gift shop and snack area. The observation deck is actually the highest overlook point on lookout mountain. From here, you will get a gorgeous panorama view of the city of Chattanooga. Observation Deck & Souvenir/Snack ShopĪt the top of the inline is the Lookout Mountain observation deck. At the Top of the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway 1. Elmo Avenue Deli & Grill is also located right next to the Railway. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, Mojo Burrito is located across the street from the Incline Railway. There are other shops and restaurants within walking distance of the Incline Railway Train Depot. The train station at the bottom of Lookout Mountain has a souvenir store and an ice cream shop. Things to Do: At the bottom of the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway We also had HUGE windows on both sides and the roof of the train car.Ībove: Loading back onto the train for the ride back down. I could really feel the steepness of the incline during the last 1/4 mile.Ībove: Our view from the front-row seat of the trolley/train car. The climb seemed very gradual for most of the trip. It was fun to meet up with the other train and wave at all of its passengers. The trains synchronize their trips so that they meet and pass each other in the middle of the track. There are two railways – one that rides to the top and one that rides back down to the bottom. This train ride lasts about 10 minutes and the trains run every 30 minutes or so. The ride goes up the side of the mountain and it is about a mile long. We rode the train backward, which makes for some amazing views as you ride. The seats are always facing in the same direction so that you can see the city of Chattanooga whether riding the car up or down. There are windows on the sides and the top of the car which makes for some amazing views.
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