The A-Frame · Dunlap & Chattanooga
Hidden Swimming Holes,
Paragliding & MICHELIN-Recognized Dining
Best for: Hidden swimming holes, paragliding over the valley, moonshine tastings, and MICHELIN Guide and James Beard-recognized dining just 35 minutes away in Chattanooga.
Food & Drink
Calliope James Beard Semifinalist 2026 Food & Wine
Chef Khaled AlBanna earned a 2026 James Beard semifinalist nod for Best Chef: Southeast — the first Chattanooga chef to reach that shortlist. Inventive, globally influenced plates rooted in Southern ingredients. Named a Food & Wine editors' favorite (2022) and a Southern Living best Chattanooga restaurant (2025). One of the most exciting kitchens in the region.
Easy Bistro MICHELIN Guide James Beard Connection
A Chattanooga institution — recommended in the MICHELIN Guide American South and a longtime cornerstone of the city's dining scene. Chef Erik Niel was a 2017 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. French-inflected American cuisine with an exceptional raw bar and wine program. Also named a Southern Living best Chattanooga restaurant (2025).
The Rosecomb MICHELIN Guide
A cozy bungalow-turned-bar on the North Shore — recommended in the MICHELIN Guide American South and named a Southern Living best Chattanooga restaurant (2025). Sophisticated cocktails served in their lush garden setting. Arrive before 8 PM to beat the crowd.
Attack of the Tatsu
High-energy Japanese street food and some of the best ramen in the South. Featured in an Atlanta Magazine / Southbound Chattanooga dining guide (2024). The vibe is loud, packed, and worth the wait.
Niedlov's Bakery & Cafe James Beard Semifinalist 2026 Food & Wine
A 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery. Artisan sourdough, naturally leavened breads, and hearty café fare in a warm, community-driven space. Named one of Food & Wine's "Best Bread in Every State" (2022) and a Southern Living best Chattanooga restaurant (2025). The sourdough loaves sell out — arrive early.
Rolling Oak Distillery
Just a three-minute drive from The A-Frame. Small-batch moonshine distilled from 160-year-old family recipes; the corn whiskey and apple pie shine are worth trying. On weekends they serve wood-fired pizza, with some outdoor seating, and they carry local provisions like sourdough bread when available.
Mention Window Rock A-Frame sent you for a personalized tasting.
Cookie Jar Cafe
Authentic, from-scratch Southern comfort food on a working dairy farm. Everything is made that morning. The coconut pie is a local legend — order it before they sell out.
OddStory Brewing Co: Central
A plant-filled beer hall on Central Avenue in Chattanooga's Southside Historic District. Creative small-batch craft beers and solid street food from their in-house kitchen, Anomaly. The outdoor space has fire pits, swing benches, and community tables — designed as a screen-free social gathering spot. A great stop after a day at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, which is only 25 minutes away.
Outdoors & Adventure
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge
The hidden gem closest to the house. Park at Barker Camp Trailhead (GPS: 35.2714, -85.2850) and hike 1.5 miles to discover hidden waterfalls and crystal-clear swimming holes carved into the gorge. Bring water shoes — the rock scrambling is part of the fun.
Go midweek for the most privacy. The swimming holes are uncrowded and stunning in late spring through early fall.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Tennessee's most iconic state park. Visit the 256-foot waterfall — one of the tallest in the eastern US — or challenge yourself with the "Canopy Challenge" ropes course high above the forest floor. The gorge overlooks are spectacular at golden hour.
Paragliding at Flying Camp
Dunlap is the hang-gliding and paragliding capital of the South. Watch the gliders launch from the Henson Gap ramp — visible from your deck — or book a tandem flight to see the Sequatchie Valley from 2,000 feet above. Flights depart weather-permitting year-round.
The Walnut Street Bridge
One of the world's longest pedestrian bridges, connecting downtown Chattanooga to the North Shore arts district. Walk it at sunset for views of the Tennessee River, then grab dinner on the North Shore.
Savage Gulf State Park — East Trailhead
Less crowded than Fall Creek Falls with equally dramatic terrain. Savage Falls is a short, mostly level hike from the trailhead to a 30-foot waterfall dropping into a wide plunge pool — the easiest big payoff in the park.
Golf
Fall Creek Falls Golf Course Golf Digest Top 100
An 18-hole Joe Lee design carved through old-growth forest, a three-time Golf Digest Top 100 Public Course and a Certified Audubon Sanctuary. Zero parallel holes, wildlife at every turn, and some of the best-maintained greens in Tennessee. Combine with a visit to the 256-foot waterfall in the same park.
~$59 for 18 holes with cart. Tee times required — call (423) 881-5706.
Lifestyle & Culture
Tennessee Aquarium
A world-class facility on the riverfront split into two buildings. The "River Journey" building is a must-see for its massive freshwater tanks — one of the largest collections of river life in the world. Allow 2–3 hours.
Hunter Museum of American Art
Perched on an 80-foot bluff above the Tennessee River, the building itself is half the experience. A striking mix of a 1904 mansion and bold contemporary glass addition housing classic and modern American art. The sculpture garden has the best views of the river.
Lookout Mountain, Rock City & the Incline Railway
Lookout Mountain is one of those places that delivers on the name. Rock City's Enchanted Trail winds through massive rock formations to a point where you can reportedly see seven states, and the Incline Railway — the world's steepest passenger railway — climbs nearly a mile up the mountain at grades approaching 73%. But beyond the attractions, the Lookout Mountain neighborhood itself is worth a slow drive: winding roads lined with stone walls, historic homes tucked into old-growth canopy, and some of the most quietly beautiful residential streets in the Chattanooga area. It's the kind of detour that turns into an hour you didn't plan but won't regret.
In-House Wellness at The A-Frame
In-house massage and celebration packages can be set up on the deck overlooking the valley. Pair one with a sunset soak in the cedar hot tub.
See Extras to book. Massage needs at least 48 hours' notice.
Trip Ideas
Date Night: Chattanooga, Then Home to the Bluff
Downtown Chattanooga is 35 minutes away. Start with cocktails at The Rosecomb, walk the Walnut Street Bridge at sunset, and be back on the deck before the stars come out. The cedar hot tub and fire pit both face the valley, and the skies are dark enough for real stargazing.
Add a couples massage or a celebration package through Extras.
Waterfalls & Swimming Holes
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge is 13 minutes from the house, with waterfalls and swimming holes about a mile and a half in. Fall Creek Falls State Park, about 45 minutes away, has the 256-foot falls and the Canopy Challenge ropes course. For an easy big payoff, Savage Falls in Savage Gulf is about 25 minutes out.
Hit the trails early while they're quiet, then spend the afternoon in the hot tub.
Unplug for a Weekend
The floor-to-ceiling window frames the valley, and the loft is made for a long read. Five private acres, no neighbors in sight. Pick up pie at Cookie Jar Cafe on the way in and don't plan much else. Fiber WiFi is there if you need it.
A Round at Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls Golf Course, about 45 minutes away, is a Joe Lee design and a three-time Golf Digest Top 100 public course. Play in the morning and see the waterfall in the same park that afternoon.
