Missionary Ridge Local

Visit Chattanooga has a fantastic lineup of tours available to WITS attendees. These day tours are only for attendees with a confirmed ticket in their name to WITS 2026.

Step aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, our most popular Chattanooga train ride and a 65-minute guided experience combining rail travel with behind-the-scenes access. Enjoy live narration, historic bridges and tunnels, a working turntable demonstration, and a guided visit inside our active restoration shop — a rare look at railroad preservation in action.

🚂 Ride → 🔄 Turntable → 🛠️ Restoration Shop → 🚂 Return

Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and history or train enthusiasts, this engaging experience offers a memorable introduction to Chattanooga’s railroad heritage without requiring a full-day commitment.

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Meeting Point: Chattanoogan Hotel Lobby
Meeting Time: 2:15 PM
Return Time: approximately 5:30 PM
Tour duration: 1+ hour
Accessibility: While wheelchair access within the railcars is not available, all guests who can board the train independently and occupy a standard passenger seat are welcome and encouraged to ride.
Spots available for each tour listed here: 75

Cancellations
• If you can no longer attend, you must cancel using the link in your confirmation email by May 19, 2026
• Late cancellations after this date will incur a $50 USD fee per tour

Detailed day tour policies can be found on the WITS Summit - Day Tours page.