
Bluff View Art District, Chattanooga
Bluff View Art District is a charming, family-owned historic neighborhood in Chattanooga, offering a unique blend of art, dining, and stunning scenery. Perched on stone cliffs overlooking the Tennessee River, this 1.5-block district is Chattanooga’s first art district and provides breathtaking views of the river, downtown Chattanooga, and the iconic Walnut Street Bridge. The area is designed for relaxation and inspiration, featuring restaurants, coffee houses, art galleries, and beautifully landscaped gardens, plazas, and courtyards that invite visitors to slow down and take in the artistic atmosphere.
A highlight of the district is Rembrandt’s Coffee House, where visitors can enjoy freshly roasted coffee, European-style pastries, and handcrafted sandwiches on a cozy patio. Art lovers will appreciate the River Gallery Sculpture Garden, which showcases an impressive collection of sculptures amid tranquil gardens and scenic overlooks. Inside the River Gallery, guests can explore a curated selection of fine art and museum-quality crafts from local, regional, national, and international artists.
For those looking to extend their visit, Bluff View Art District also offers exceptional dining and accommodations. Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine, while Back Inn Café offers elegant global dishes in a refined setting. Guests can also stay overnight at the Bluff View Inn, a beautifully restored historic bed and breakfast that provides a peaceful retreat with stunning river views.
Whether you're admiring the artwork, watching artisans bake bread, make chocolates, or roast coffee through the district’s large-paned windows, or simply strolling through the scenic pathways, Bluff View Art District offers a cultural experience like no other.
A highlight of the district is Rembrandt’s Coffee House, where visitors can enjoy freshly roasted coffee, European-style pastries, and handcrafted sandwiches on a cozy patio. Art lovers will appreciate the River Gallery Sculpture Garden, which showcases an impressive collection of sculptures amid tranquil gardens and scenic overlooks. Inside the River Gallery, guests can explore a curated selection of fine art and museum-quality crafts from local, regional, national, and international artists.
For those looking to extend their visit, Bluff View Art District also offers exceptional dining and accommodations. Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria serves authentic Italian cuisine, while Back Inn Café offers elegant global dishes in a refined setting. Guests can also stay overnight at the Bluff View Inn, a beautifully restored historic bed and breakfast that provides a peaceful retreat with stunning river views.
Whether you're admiring the artwork, watching artisans bake bread, make chocolates, or roast coffee through the district’s large-paned windows, or simply strolling through the scenic pathways, Bluff View Art District offers a cultural experience like no other.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Chattanooga. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "51±¬ÁÏÍø: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Bluff View Art District on Map
Sight Name: Bluff View Art District
Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Create Your Own Walk in Chattanooga
Creating your own self-guided walk in Chattanooga is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Chattanooga Introduction Walking Tour
Boredom is hard to come by in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sitting on the banks of the Tennessee River in the southeastern part of the state, its official nickname is the "Scenic City", alluding to the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. On top of this, there are multiple unofficial monikers like the "River City", "Chatt", "Nooga", and "Chattown".
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles