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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Chattanooga, TN
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

4119 Cromwell Road · Chattanooga, TN

Why you should go…

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum preserves and operates historic railway equipment out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded by local enthusiasts in 1961. The museum runs scenic excursions such as the Missionary Ridge Local in Chattanooga and the Hiwassee River Loop and Copperhill Special from Delano, Tennessee. Exhibits include restored locomotives and railcars in a dedicated exhibit building. Some outings include dinner service aboard the train.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    Chattanooga

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    Tennessee Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Walk through two riverfront buildings, one following a river from mountains to delta and one devoted to the ocean.

    5.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    $25–$50

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  • Attractions
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    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

    Under $25

    Ride a cable car about a mile up the side of Lookout Mountain on a track with grades up to 72.7 percent.

    8.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

    Free

    Drive and walk Civil War battlefields lined with monuments and cannons, then take in Chattanooga from Point Park.

    9.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing