The federally-managed park sits at the northern tip of Lookout Mountain on the site of the November 1863 "Battle Above the Clouds." Cannon emplacements, a parade ground, monuments, and the imposing New York Peace Memorial mark the summit. The Ochs Memorial Museum at the bluff edge gives a clear account of the Chattanooga campaign.
The view straight down to the Tennessee River bend and across to Missionary Ridge is one of the most arresting urban panoramas in the South. Combine with Sunset Rock, a short walk away, for an even better viewpoint. Admission is a few dollars, payable at the gatehouse.