Lookout Mountain Visitor Center and Park was an excellent experience overall. Of course if I had my way the entire battlefield would be park land and open for touring, but even the (relatively) small park is well worth seeing, even if for the view of the city alone.

That said, there's much more than the view to be enjoyed! The rangers are knowledgeable, and excellent storytellers - particularly Jeremy!

We had an adventure on our hands when we went there - Ranger Jeremy was talking us through the battle for Lookout Mountain (as well as some background; the Chattanooga Campaign overall), when it started raining. We took shelter under the New York monument, and the rain really picked up; it was a storm. Undaunted, Jeremy continued the story, with the wind and rain howling around us, thunder cracking in the distance!

The lightning got closer and we wound up making a run for the Visitor Center along with the group, Jeremy making sure we all made it safely, and finishing the story inside as we waited for the worst of the storm to pass.

Overall it was one heck of a memorable experience, certainly one I and my family will never forget! 10/10 views, 12/10 storytelling, priceless memories.