Tours

Park rangers lead visitors on a special hike during the 150th Anniversary in September 2013.

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Ranger-Guided Tours and Programs

On the weekends, during the fall and winter months, running from Labor Day to Memorial Day, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park offers a variety of regularly scheduled ranger-guided tours.

Chickamauga Battlefield

Battlefield Overview Tours: These tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, at 10 am and at 2 pm. Join a park ranger for a 90-minute overview tour of the Battle of Chickamauga. These outdoor tours are designed to provide a basic overview of the battle and begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. You will drive your own vehicle in a car caravan, following a park ranger to the program location(s) within the battlefield. At each stop, the ranger will share stories about what happened in that area. These tours do not require much walkin but be prepared to stand for 15-20 minutes at a time. Please note that these tours require at least four adult participants to make. Stop by the front desk when you arrive for more information.

During summer months, Memorial Day - Labor Day, the Chickamauga Battlefield Overview Tour takes place at 10 am (see above for additional information), and a special ranger-led talk (Ranger's Choice), lasting up to 1-hour, is given at 2 pm. Programs are offered daily with exceptions for weather and staffing.

There are no admission fees for programs at Chickamauga Battlefield.

Lookout Mountain Battlefield

Walking Tours of Point Park: Walking tours of Point Park are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm and typically last 30-45 minutes. Visitors walk with a park ranger along the paved path around Point Park and learn about the history of Chattanooga and the park. Programs begin just inside the gate at Point Park.

These programs are offered daily during the summer months, Memorial Day - Labor Day.

Admission to Point Park is $10 per adult, ages 16 and over.

Special Programs

Throughout the year, park staff offer a variety of special programs on specific topics or resources of the park. These might include living history demonstrations, guided hikes, lectures, or car caravan tours to specific parts of the battlefield. For a schedule of park special events this year, see our calendar for upcoming special programs.

Educational Programs and Field Trips

If you are a teacher, and are trying to schedule a ranger-guided program for your class field trip, please visit our Field Trips page.

Community Groups and Staff Rides

If you are planning a tour for a community group such as a Sunday School class, veterans' organization, or Sr. Citizens group, please contact us by email. For information about about scheduling a staff ride for a military group or ROTC program, please visit our Staff Ride page. If you are a scouting organization, such as a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop, and are interested in scheduling a ranger program for your troop, please visit our scouting page.

Self-Guided Tours of Chickamauga Battlefield

There are several ways to explore Chickamauga Battlefield on your own. Using the park brochure (available at the visitor centers), the park offers a free cell phone tour. At each of the eight highlighted tour stops, call 585-672-2619, following the prompts to listen to a recorded narration. Another option is to visit www.chch.toursphere.com on a smartphone to access this self-guided cell phone tour. Standard carrier and data rates may apply. This cell phone tour is made possible through the support of the park's philanthropic partner, National Park Partners.

The park's bookstore, America's National Parks, also offers a variety of guidebooks and CD Audio Tours available for purchase. For more information, call the bookstore at 706-866-9287.

Please be aware that ranger-guided tours are subject to change or cancellation depending on staff availability on a given day.