Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."
From I-75, take exit 350 onto Battlefield Parkway (GA HWY 2) and continue to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and LaFayette Road. Turn left onto LaFayette Road and continue for approximately 1 mile. The visitor center will be on the right. From I-24, take exit 180 onto Rossville Boulevard (US HWY 27). Continue south to the intersection of Battlefield Parkway. Drive through the intersection, continuing on the LaFayette Road. The visitor center will be on the right.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- First Person Interpretation
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Archeology
- Military
- US Army
- Battlefields
- Native American Heritage
- Tragic Events
- Forced Marches
- Wars and Conflicts
- Civil War
- World War I
- Scenic Views
Kelley Cabin on Chickamauga Battlefield
Living Historians are seen in Kelley Field and in the distance at the Kelley Cabin during the 150th anniversary
Illinois Monument at Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge
Silent sentinels stand on the Illinois Monument at the Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge Battlefield
Cannon on Lookout Mountain
As the sun sets on Lookout Mountain, a lone cannon guards the valley below.
Lookout Mountain and the National Cemetery
The graves of fallen soldiers from Chickamauga to present dot the landscape in Chattanooga as Lookout Mountain looms in the background
Living Historians on Orchard Knob in Chattanooga
Confederate soldiers stand watch from Orchard Knob during the 150th anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga in 2013.