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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Tennessee’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Metro Chattanooga. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.  

Chattanooga Zoo

Students & Scouts explore and learn about exhibits at the Chattanooga Zoo, enroll in a homeschool series for Life Science experience, or even get close up with an educational program.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-697-1322
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Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Bessie Smith Cultural Center, an African-American history museum with exhibits on civil rights, jazz & local figures with tours and events.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-266-8658

Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center memorializes the history of our nation’s highest military award for valor, from 1863 to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-877-2525

Chickamauga National Military Park

Chattanooga National Military Park supports field trips, guided tours, in-school curriculum materials and on-site service learning and volunteer opportunities for students and scout groups.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee

Coker Museum

The Coker Museum houses Corky Coker’s personal collection with over 100 vintage cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and even 3 airplanes hanging overhead.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Field, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 888-795-7077

Cravens House

This historical mountain home & Civil War battle site, Cravens House, is part of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park. Nearby hiking trails and guided tours can be arranged.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-821-7786

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery Museum is a children’s museum contains art, music, and field science areas, a water-themed zone, a rooftop exhibit and an inventor’s workshop.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-756-2738

Houston Museum-Decorative Arts

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts offers field trips or outreach programs. Programs are fun-filled hands-on activities that can include art history, glassmaking, pottery, ceramics & textiles.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-267-7176

International Towing & Recovery Museum

The International Towing & Recovery Hall Of Fame and Museum features restored antique wreckers and equipment from the tow truck industry.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-267-3132

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park & SOAKya Water Park

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusment Park & Soakya Water Park is the perfect place for any group outing. SOAKya Water Park is a five-acre water park featuring a Crazy River, 2 Body Slides, 2 Tube Slides, an 800 ft. Mat Racer, and interactive kids area just for the little ones! 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips. Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family GEORGIA
Rossville
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
TEL - 706-866-5681

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway leads to the top of Lookout Mountain from historic St. Elmo. The history of the Incline and Lookout Mountain includes Civil War battles and historic rivalries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-821-4224

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 317-acre arboretum, botanical garden, nature center and historical site. Programs focus on conservation, preservation, and sustainability.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-821-1160
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