Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District — Attraction in Chattanooga

This district has within it "The Hotel Chalet". One of the unique aspects of this hotel is the availability of fully refurbished Pullman train cars you can can choose to sleep in instead of a traditional room. They are very luxurious in their styling with modern amenities but yet have a flare for the past in their appearance. Sleep 2-4 but can accommodate many visiting guests. Another outstanding business here is a restaurant called Elsie's Daughter. Snuggled around some of the before mentioned Pullman cars, this eatery has fine food with indoor and outdoor seating in a cozy courtyard that has an elegant feel about it. There is a swimming pool, fire pit, and, at the time of my visit, had a DJ playing music near the pool. Several other places to eat and shop are also there, I think you will enjoy taking a stroll around this historic area, so why not stop by...

Not a bad place to go and walk around. There are a few food places and bars around. The location seemed a bit run down. Very dirty bathrooms. Their Christmas lights walk through was very small considering you had to pay to get it. I went during the day so there was not much going on. It was nice to get on the train and take a few photos without there being many people. It’s a cute a place to go by and see the old train, other than that nothing out of the ordinary. All the other old trains are full of trash and empty cups and beers. Could be...

Sadly, they have ruined this landmark. Most of the train cars are gone. They have covered up most of the historical architecture with sheet rock. Water fountains are gone. Somebody has painted a head of Darth Vader on the wall. The sidewalks are nasty. There's a big piece of green carpet where gardens and trains once stood. Good job Chattooga. At least I have memories of a time when the Choo Choo was an elegant place to visit. There is nothing left here to celebrate the train history...