Tennessee
The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields
Program No. 19022RJ
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The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields
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Participant Reviews
Based on 36 Reviews
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Excellent program for an introduction to Chattanooga. This is a lovely historical city, very clean and safe.
— Review left October 14, 2025
Chattanooga was one of those cities that I passed through many times! It was a wonderful, fulfilling experience to be able to stop and discover all the many things the city and surrounding area had to offer. I highly recommend this program!
— Review left October 13, 2025
Thought i already did this. We had a wonderful time. Learned quite a bit about Chattanooga. Al the speakers were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend to friends and family.
— Review left June 23, 2025
Chattanooga is a very nice city to visit and has many interesting attractions in the vicinity.This RS trip would be good for anyone who wants to learn about a city they have never been to before. Just don't expect good food on this trip!
— Review left May 19, 2025
I gained new insights about the Civil War and valued the efforts for reconciliation.
— Review left May 15, 2025
The Best of Chattanooga was an enjoyable and uncomplicated way to see Chattanooga and it's train history, geography, battlefields, museums, aquariums, etc. The presenters were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and our friendly leader, Camilla, kept us moving and on time. The DoubleTree was in a convenient location near the river, restaurants and sights. Don't miss the Rembrandt Coffee Shop up on the Bluff near the Hunter Museum. The downtown hotel is an easy and inexpensive ride from the local airport--so no car is needed. Chattanooga is a forward looking Southern city that is clean and comfortable.
— Review left October 27, 2024
The program presented a widespread variety of things that are unique to Chattanooga. The leader was enthusiastic about the area and having us learn about it.
— Review left May 6, 2024
LOVED, loved, loved this trip! The history, geology, natural beauty, arts & culture, and everything we learned and experienced about Chattanooga was so exciting, educational, and fun! The presenters were beyond FANTASTIC! Our group leader was a gem, and the hotel location was wonderful. We are so delighted that we were able to experience this memorable and fun trip! THANKS, Road Scholar!
— Review left May 1, 2024
This was a really fun trip. The presenters were all engaging and insightful. Special props to our bus driver Ciara on some steep roads; she managed them with grace. Our local leader Carol was cheerful and kept us on track. I especially found the National Park Service representative speaking and touring a Civil War Battlefield to make it understandable and fascinating. Chattanooga is a pleasant city with many attractions in walking distance. As a bonus, the daily destinations are all a short ride away. The host hotel was centrally located although their group food service was not remarkable. There's lots of staff available there. The weather was very nice and I got a great visit to the attractions of and history of Chattanooga. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
— Review left April 29, 2024
The Best of Chattanooga: Trains, Waterfalls and Battlefields lives up to its name. It is a well-designed program that illustrates the fascinating natural and human history of this city.
— Review left April 27, 2024
The variety of activities on this program is what made it so great. There was something different every day, and I learned so much. Carol Burton was a terrific leader!
— Review left March 31, 2024
A diverse richly varied experience which is both entertaining and educational.
— Review left November 5, 2023
Fantastic tour guide - Carol is a real Southern Charm! The lectures were outstanding. The bus driver, Evan, really made the trip fun! I look forward to more Road Scholar trips. Thank you!
— Review left October 1, 2023
Chattanooga is such a fun town! There was a variety of experiences to make for a well-rounded week. Leaders and presenters were knowledgeable and welcoming. Check this trip out!
— Review left May 9, 2023
We just returned from our first Road Scholar trip which was to Chattanooga and had a great time. Carol Burton is a great trip leader and her husband Bill was fun to have around. The hotel was very accomodating and I loved their chocolate chip cookies. Bill brought us each a cookie at our first group meeting at the hotel upon arrival. The trip was well organized, with many interesting field trips and speakers about the history of Chattanooga. My favorite speaker was Jim Ogden as he layed out the battle for us in advance, and then led us on a tour of the Chickamauga Battlefield. Dr. J. was an excellent bus driver. My second favorite outing was to Rock City on Lookout Mountain. I enjoyed hearing about the Challenger Learning Center and wish we could have visited it. Our fellow Road Scholars were all very interesting people. Thanks for a great trip.
— Review left May 6, 2023
Carol Burton is a delightful and effective host. The hotel service was good. The showers were great! The food was good and plentiful. The bus trips were pleasant and short.
The trip was a great mixture of education and observation. Not every topic was of great interest to me, but every topic was sufficiently interesting for the length of time devoted to it.
I would add that the speakers were all exceptional: knowledgeable, personable, organized, and clear-spoken.
— Review left May 6, 2023
Chattanooga is a fun location with beautiful vistas and an interesting history. Much to do in walking distance, including Baseball!
It is in close proximity to significant Civil War battlefields.
— Review left May 6, 2023
This is an amazing program, not to be missed !
— Review left April 30, 2023
This was one of my favorite programs with such a variety of subjects and an outstanding tour leader. It is difficult to believe this city has so much to offer and learn about .
— Review left April 30, 2023
well organized program. Excellent background speakers. Showed Chattanooga at its' best.
— Review left October 31, 2022
We had a great time
— Review left October 2, 2022
Interesting and quite walkable.
— Review left October 1, 2022
The Chattanooga trip was great. Many varied activities, lovely city, and lots of fun. Our first experience with Road Scholar, but it won’t be our last!
— Review left May 12, 2022
I really enjoyed this trip! It covered so much material and we visited so many places - I truly got my money's worth and then some. Chattanooga a beautiful, vibrant city with rich history, lovely outdoor spaces, fun and educational attractions. The experts on this trip were just amazing!
— Review left May 11, 2022
The Road Scholar website is excellent. Easy to search and follow progress made toward going on the actual trip
— Review left May 8, 2022
This is a great program for people who like a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, from art museums and aquariums to Civil War battlefields and the amazing Rock City.
— Review left May 7, 2022
I can recommend this program highly. It provides a thoughtful look at the city of Chattanooga, it's past importance and its vibrant present.
— Review left May 7, 2022
Lots to see and do in Chattanooga. Well worth your time..
— Review left May 6, 2022
What a great time we had leaning about the city
— Review left May 6, 2022
Full of Southern Charm ! Wonderful way to see and learn about Chattanooga. Don't miss it.
— Review left May 2, 2022
I have traveled the world and had many tours and leaders. The Road Scholar program far exceeded any destination I have visited. My next journey will be with Road Scholar.
— Review left April 29, 2022
Rich in culture and history, Chattanooga is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, verdant forests and the beautiful Tennessee River.
— Review left November 1, 2021
This is a combination of sightseeing and education. It is everything it claims to be.
— Review left October 11, 2021
A delightful program with something for everyone. Well organized, great tours, interesting speakers and wonderful group leaders. The carving school, carousel and Ruby Falls were my favorites.
— Review left October 5, 2021
If you're an active person, easy come and easy go,liking to travel,meeting people whom you never met before. Also want to learn from history to anything beyond life. Road Scholar is the best way to do.
— Review left April 21, 2019
This is a great overview of Chattanooga and the history of the aera and I highly recommend it.
— Review left April 19, 2019