Chattanooga is a bustling and vibrant city where life doesn’t end at dinnertime, as you can enjoy everything from nightclubs to ghost tours to improv comedy and many other entertainments. You can learn all about Chattanooga's haunted history, head for an old-school video arcade, check out an outdoor film, or take in a live stand-up comedy show.

While you'll find plenty of nightclubs in Chattanooga, the nightlife involves a whole world of unique fun and adventure. Check out the 10 best things to do after dinner in Chattanooga to keep the excitement going well into the night.

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    Go on a ghost tour

    Learn about Chattanooga's spooky, haunted history

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    Go on a ghost tour with Chattanooga Ghost Tours to see haunted areas of town on an award-winning, 1-mile walking tour. On these trips, the guides say that you may get to actually see and interact with real ghosts and spirits as you traverse the city centre streets and learn mysterious facts about events from the shadowed past.

    Several different tours are available that can take you from the heart of city centre to haunted cemeteries, historic haunted taverns, and other local points of interest rumoured to host the spirits of the restless dead. Chattanooga Ghost Tours is found just north of the heart of city centre, but specific starting points will depend on which tour you choose.

    Localização: 57 E 5th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

    Abre: Sunday–Thursday from 8.15 pm to 10 pm, Friday from 8.15 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 8 pm to 11 pm

    Telefone: +1 423-800-5998

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    Warehouse Row

    Do some upscale shopping and dining

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    Warehouse Row is a shopping centre located on a historic Civil War site that today hosts a collection of high-end and luxury retail stores and upscale dining establishments. The Row is located city centre on Market Street and was established in 1904.

    Recent years have seen it completely revitalised, and shoppers can find everything from high-end clothing brands to exotic orchids in boutique florist shops. When you've quelled the shopping bug, you can head for any of the local cocktail bars that also occupy the complex for a craft beer, mixed drink, or glass of wine.

    Localização: 1110 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

    Abre: Daily from 8 am to 11 pm

    Telefone: +1 423-267-1111

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    Sunset Rock

    Go stargazing from the top of Lookout Mountain

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    Sunset Rock offers a 3-mile return hike up to the summit of Lookout Mountain for staggering panoramic views of the valley and unmatched stargazing opportunities. The trailhead begins at the historic Cravens House and is easily accessible just a few minutes' drive from city centre. You can choose from several hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty so that you'll have the right level of challenge whether you're a novice or experienced hiker.

    Without the light pollution you find in the city, you'll see a breathtaking panorama of stars so brilliant and deep that you'll think you're floating in space!

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    The Coin-Op

    Play some old-school arcade game cabinets

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    The Coin-Op Arcade offers a real, old-school video gaming experience with dozens of classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and modern consoles ready to play. A kitchen is available to provide snack food should you want a late-night snack, and, if you're good enough, you might consider competing in the arcade's pinball league competitions.

    The atmosphere is eclectic and dim, but the walls are painted with bright, bohemian designs to evoke an atmosphere of fun and excitement that hearkens back to a day when video arcades ruled the landscape. It's located in city centre Chattanooga, right on East ML King Boulevard.

    Localização: 233 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA

    Abre: Tuesday–Thursday from 5 pm to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 5 pm to 1 am (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

    Telefone: +1 423-708-7492

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    Walnut Street Bridge

    Take the scenic pedestrian bridge across the river

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    Walnut Street Bridge is amongst the longest pedestrian bridges in the world and connects the city's northern side to its south side, offering panoramic views of the river between. The historic bridge also hosts regular events like an annual country music festival and an annual wine tasting festival, and it has the distinction of being the first bridge built across the Tennessee River for non-military purposes.

    The bridge runs between and parallel to the Chief John Ross Bridge on Market Street and the Veteran's Memorial Bridge.

    Localização: 1 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA

    Abre: 24/7

    Telefone: +1 423-643-6096

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    Tivoli Theatre

    Catch a live theatrical performance

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    The historic Tivoli Theatre is known as the "Jewel of the South" and shows musical acts, films, and plays year-round, including occasional performances of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." If you're looking for some quirky fun on a Saturday night, grab your fishnets and watch the local Shadowcast perform this iconic audience-participation extravaganza.

    If that's not your thing, fear not: the theatre shows everything from the latest Broadway musicals to children's shows, so you'll probably find something that appeals to you here. The theatre is located right at the centre of city centre Chattanooga.

    Localização: 709 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

    Telefone: +1 423-757-5580

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    Classic Arcade Pinball Museum

    Explore the history of pinball and gaming in an interactive environment

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    The Classic Arcade Pinball Museum offers up a world of old-school fun with dozens of classic machines and exhibits detailing the history and science of pinball. Many of the machines are available to play, and the museum showcases hundreds of exhibits tracing the entire legacy of pinball and its role in the development of arcades and gaming today.

    In addition to pinball machines, you'll find classic arcade games to enjoy, and admission allows unlimited free play. A snack bar on-site allows for the purchasing of basic snacks and soft drinks. It's right in the heart of central city centre on Broad Street.

    Localização: 409 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

    Abre: Wednesday–Thursday from 2 pm to 5 pm, Friday from 1 pm to 10 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)

    Telefone: +1 423-541-4097

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    Wilderness Outdoor Film Theatre

    See a flick on a massive drive-in film screen

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    The Wilderness Outdoor Film Theatre is a drive-in theatre that claims to have the largest outdoor screen in the world and shows new and classic films nightly. The theatre is actually located in Dade County, Georgia, but is just about a 25-minute drive from city centre Chattanooga. It's cash-only and features 2 screens in scenic forested surroundings.

    A dog park is located on-site if you want to bring your furry friends, and a full concession stand keeps your hunger satisfied while you watch the latest blockbusters with your family.

    Localização: 217 Old Hales Road, Trenton, GA 30752, USA

    Telefone: +1 706-657-8411

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    The Comedy Catch

    Catch a show from iconic national stand-up comedy acts

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    The Comedy Catch is a famous and iconic comedy club hosting national stand-up comedy acts and local up-and-comers in a bar and grill setting. Many of the comedians performing here have appeared on such notable networks and outlets as HBO, Showtime, the Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and in many other notable venues.

    The restaurant and full bar offer a range of food options like burgers, nachos, craft beer, and signature cocktails. To laugh the night away here, head for the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel complex city centre on Market Street.

    Localização: 29 Station St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA

    Abre: Fridays from 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 6 pm to midnight (closed Monday–Thursday)

    Telefone: +1 423-629-2233

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    Improv Chattanooga

    Get involved in the comedy in this interactive show

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    Improv Chattanooga bills itself as the city's home of improv comedy and features sketches and performances by a local improv troupe in the tradition of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" If you're a fan of theatre sports or stand-up comedy, if you enjoy interactive entertainment with audience participation, or if you just want to laugh the night away, this is the place to go.

    If you're interested in learning more about the art of improv and how it works, the cast offers regular workshops where you can get involved, too. Vist Improv Chattanooga in the Southside Historic District, just south of the centre of city centre.

    Localização: 1800 Rossville Ave #118, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA

    Telefone: +1 423-843-1775

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