There’s a century of history waiting for you at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Built in 1909, the Terminal Station historic landmark is one of the South’s most well known and unique attractions. Visitors can ride on a genuine 1924 New Orleans trolley, eat in an authentic railroad dining car and sleep in one of 48 Victorian train cars.

Rescued from dilapidation and decay in the early 1970s the Terminal Station in downtown Chattanooga was renovated into a vacation complex based on the catchy 1941 Glen Miller Orchestra hit, “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” The worldwide-known million seller remains a standard to this day.

The Chattanooga Choo Choo impresses guests from around the world with its variety of restaurants and fine dining, assorted retail shops and formal gardens. The Station House restaurant has singing waiters and waitresses and the Jukebox Junction Theater offers live entertainment Thursdays through Saturdays.

Guests can enjoy an entertainment arcade and a self-guided tour of the Model Railroad Museum, one of the largest model railroad displays in the world. More than 3,000 feet of track, 320 structures, 150 switches, 120 locomotives of all types, 1000 freight cars, 80 passenger cars, three major yards, two small yards, and four passenger stations adorn the impressive display.

Amenities include two tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness room and horse and carriage rides. Plus free electric shuttles leave every ten minutes for the Tennessee Aquarium and all downtown Chattanooga attractions.