Road trip from Chattanooga to Hickory
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ITINERARY
5h 47m271 miles13 stops
1
Chickamauga Dam Tennessee River Park
2
Chattanooga Zoo
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
3
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
4
Chattanooga Billiard Club East
5
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
6
Silverdale Confederate Cemetery
7
Lightning Taxi
We specialize in transportation to and from the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport including most outlying areas. Comfortable, safe, expedient service with no hidden fees. Our drivers have extensive knowledge of the area and its attractions including The University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
8
Peter Kern Library
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
9
Taxi2Airport Atlanta
Taxi2Airport.com is an online reservation and booking system for airport transfers all around the globe. We are committed to providing safe and reliable transfers over all areas to and from all airports, cruise ports, and main train stations. Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 35k+ reviews.
10
Grove Arcade
Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.
11
Lexington Glassworks
Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.
12
French Broad River Brewery
We are open with a limited indoor capacity and plenty of spaced tables outside and inside. We thank you for following our mask and social distancing taproom rules and can’t wait to pour you some pint! Original Papa Nicks Pizza & Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday. We have Food Trucks on Monday and Tuesdays. Cheers! We have been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. Our large new taproom is family friendly, We have games, ping pong, foosball and many large TVs to watch sports and events. We have food available everyday from Original Papa Nicks, Full menu which includes Traditional pizza and more! Menu is dietary restriction friendly and available for take out and catering. We are conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village, between Sweeten Creek and Fairview Road. See you soon, Cheers!
13
Still Point Wellness Spa
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Chickamauga Dam Tennessee River Park
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(8) review
4631 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406-1056
2
Start:Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
3
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
4
Start:Chattanooga Billiard Club East
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
110 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421-6731
5
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
6
Start:Silverdale Confederate Cemetery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(71) review
7710 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421-1028
7
Start:Lightning Taxi
Knoxville, Tennessee·
5.0
(7) review
We specialize in transportation to and from the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport including most outlying areas. Comfortable, safe, expedient service with no hidden fees. Our drivers have extensive knowledge of the area and its attractions including The University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
8
Start:Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
9
Start:Taxi2Airport Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
(0) review
Taxi2Airport.com is an online reservation and booking system for airport transfers all around the globe. We are committed to providing safe and reliable transfers over all areas to and from all airports, cruise ports, and main train stations. Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 35k+ reviews.
10
Start:Grove Arcade
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.0
(987) review
Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.
11
Start:Lexington Glassworks
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.5
(983) review
Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.
12
Start:French Broad River Brewery
Asheville, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
We are open with a limited indoor capacity and plenty of spaced tables outside and inside. We thank you for following our mask and social distancing taproom rules and can’t wait to pour you some pint! Original Papa Nicks Pizza & Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday. We have Food Trucks on Monday and Tuesdays. Cheers! We have been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. Our large new taproom is family friendly, We have games, ping pong, foosball and many large TVs to watch sports and events. We have food available everyday from Original Papa Nicks, Full menu which includes Traditional pizza and more! Menu is dietary restriction friendly and available for take out and catering. We are conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village, between Sweeten Creek and Fairview Road. See you soon, Cheers!
13
Start:Still Point Wellness Spa
Asheville, North Carolina·
5.0
(968) review
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
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What's the driving distance between Chattanooga and Hickory?
The distance is 271 miles
What's the travel time between Chattanooga and Hickory?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 47m mins in normal traffic
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