Fall Family Adventure

 This weekend we made a quick drive to Chattanooga in the mountains of Tennessee.  Fall color was not in force yet so we may have to go back when things get beautiful.  It was a nice day to try out Chattanooga with the kids.  We rode the Incline Railroad up the side of Lookout Mountain.....

And just imagine that our family would end up at the Civil War battlefield at the top of the mountain.  These kids love a good battlefield.

 I love a good battlefield with a view.

 Pardon me boys... is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?  Yes,  yes it is.

 Lunch in the newly revitalized (OK, new to us we haven't been to Chattanooga in 10 years) Northshore neighborhood.  It used to be scary to get lost in Chattanooga, but now the other side of the river is terrific with cute shops, restaurants and a spectacular public park space that runs along the river.  We walked the pedestrian bridge back towards downtown then went back to the park to ride the carousel.

Our first fall family adventure was a success.  Fun was had by all and it felt good to get "out of town" even if it was just a couple hours away.  Next time we hit Chattanooga we will do the tourist traps like Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Aquarium.  love and hugs, B