Bob and I are history lovers and have always been interested in Civil War history. Since we knew we were going to be near Chatanooga, we planned a day to stop and see Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain.
Chickamauga was the second deadliest battle in the Civil War after Gettysburg. This National Battlefield is set up very well with markers and a map you can follow to see what happened in different areas.
The inside of the cabin.
" But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or to detract. The world will little note what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here."
Abraham Lincoln
Our last stop of the day was our hotel. I had seen good reviews for this old hotel and we decided to stay there inside of our usual chain hotels. It was a fabulous place! It's the Read Hotel in Chatanooga and it totally exceeded our expectations. It was opened in 1872 and has had some famous guests; Al Capone, Ronald Reagan, Winston Churchill... It looks like a place you would stay in the roaring twenties and if you are ever in Chatanooga, you should stay there!
A Billiards room
The view from our room at night. We were on the 9th floor.
The next morning we started our 2 day drive home.
We drove 2005 miles and were in 10 states including Michigan. We enjoyed some beautiful cities, had some crazy adventures and saw God's hand in His creation. We met some really nice people and connected with friends. It was a wonderful trip, but it's always good to be home again!
We drove 2005 miles and were in 10 states including Michigan. We enjoyed some beautiful cities, had some crazy adventures and saw God's hand in His creation. We met some really nice people and connected with friends. It was a wonderful trip, but it's always good to be home again!
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What a beautiful area to visit. We enjoy history as well. I love the picture of you and Bob and what a wonderful way to relax after a busy day.
That hotel looks amazing!! What a fun end (almost) to your vacation. Two more days on the road, but headed home always feels good (and better when you get there!). Thanks for taking us along, Mari!! xo
I never knew these places existed. The monuments are very impressive. A cabin hospital! It does look larger inside than outside. The view from Chattanooga is gorgeous! And the night view from your room is wonderful, especially the glass building with the reflections. And I was amazed at how fancy the elevator is. What a marvelous trip!
Beautiful hotel. I also like history and I have learned something and enjoyed looking at all the beautiful places you visited. Thanks for sharing!
What a fabulous hotel!!!!
Your photos are so beautiful and everything looks so peaceful and serene. It is hard to imagine the horror and hardship of what went on there.
I have enjoyed this trip with you guys...The pictures have all been so interesting. Love the old fence, the cabin and the view from the top of the lookout. This is a beautiful hotel and thank you for giving us a look at the inside. How about the luxury elevator....so neat. Trips are wonderful, but you are so right...it is always nice to be home...
I have just gotten caught up on your last few posts. Looks and sounds like a wonderful trip. Interesting history, beautiful scenery, challenging hiking conditions and that amazing wedding. What a wonderful way to begin your retirement years.
Wow, what a wonderful trip you took following your last day at work:) Thanks so much for taking us along with you and Bob through your photos.
My husband and I are history nerds as well. I used to know the area and it would be nice to visit again. Your photos are so nice and really show the beauty of the area, the details inside that really cool hotel. I love car trips the best because you can take back roads and truly experience the area.
A really enjoyable travelogue!
Welcome home, great pictures. Hubby and I love history as well, and have toured many battlefields. We find it fascinating. Your hotel is fabulous. Sure beats the usual chain.
Sandy's Space
The Read Hotel is amazing. Now I wanna stay there.
Chattanooga is an amazing town. Too big for my tastes but lots of history there. I like history too. That would be a memorable trip if we can ever drag ourselves up there for a visit. *lol* Thanks for sharing your journey. 😊
Such a beautiful and interesting post, Mari! That cabin looked bigger on the inside than the outside. Very interesting. I've been through Chattanooga many times en route to family in Illinois. I enjoy seeing the Tennessee River winding around. Your photos from elevation are especially interesting. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
What an amazing trip, full of adventure, fun places and so much history. I would love to see all those sites too.
Love to travel but I agree that there's no place like home.
Sue
That hotel is beautiful!! I find that history so fascinating too. I was on Lookout Mountain when I was a kiddo on a trip with my family. Did you feel "energy" when you were by some of those battlefields and hospital? I believe energy can be sort of "kept" from big trauma places like that. It's fascinating if you look up videos people have captured in places like that and you can almost see soldiers walking.
Great pics from a great trip!! 💗
Well someday you have to visit Atlanta and the Civil War. That hotel was just gorgeous. They say on a clear day - on top of the mountain in Chattanooga you can see 7 states. That cabin held nine people - wow.
Such a sad part of US history. You had such a lovely trip and that hotel looks wonderful!!!!
Cathy
Such a pretty area.
Wow 9 people in that little cabin. Aren't we spoiled!! :)
You really did cover some territory on this trip! I'm glad you got to see so much of God's beautiful creation in the southeastern part of the country! Chattanooga is really beautiful, and that hotel really looks grand! Thank you for sharing the pictures from the top of Lookout Mountain and the battlefield. There's so much history there! I know it's good to be back home in your own bed, but it looks like you really had a wonderful trip. A nice beginning to your retirement! Now I hope you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I bet that new baby has grown a lot!
Such a wonderful trip.
That hotel looks so good and I do like the photograph of you and Bob.
Have a good weekend.
All the best Jan
Hi Mari! That's a beautiful, historic hotel. I have really enjoyed reading about your trip. Charly and I also love history and have visited several Civil War Battlefields when we lived in the midwest. Last time we were in Washington D.C., we rented a car and drove to Manassas, Virginia to see the battlefield where the first battle of the Civil War was fought. It was fascinating. Glad that you are safely back home now and have memories of a wonderful trip! Have a good weekend!
Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain sound so amazing to see in person, especially with all the monuments and historic spots.
The Read Hotel looks like a gem too—such vintage charm!
Gorgeous photos! I especially love the photo of you and Bob.
Have a great weekend, dearest Mari!
I have been to lookout mountain but never knew about that Civil War battle. Very interesting to know that Michigan fought down there. We use to go to Civil War days up in Port Sanilac and Greenfield Village. Those cannons are loud. Your hotel stay was awesome. I bet you felt like a celebrity staying there. Glad you made it home safe. Janice
I like the history and we have been to a few Civil War battlefields. The hotel is fab!
That lookout spot is gorgeous, wow, what a view...and that hotel looks so charming! I love old buildings and history. What a fun trip!
Hi Mari, I sure enjoyed your vacation! You got some awesome pictures and that is a beautiful hotel. Thank you for sharing your trip with us!
thanks for popping in my blog yesterday. that hotel is amazing and I want that bathroom, its even my color scheme. what a fantastic trip. my son lives in Copper Hill TN . My brother is a Civil War historian and we were born/raised in Savannah GA and I am 80 years old. we grew up on civil war history.
What a gorgeous hotel! And if walls could talk! In the cabin as well as the hotel!
I know you're glad to be home...rest!
hugs
Donna
Wow what a trip, your hotel room was amazing.. Wonderful to share an interest with your husband.
That view from the mountain top is incredible!!! I really love history. Gettysburg is probably the only Civil War place we have visited - quite a few times. And it's never, ever boring. Lots of it is heartbreaking and hard to imagine.
That hotel!!!! I just love it!!
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