Walker County Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Information

Walker County is a land of tenderly rolling hills, verdant valleys, majestic mountains, historic fascination and exciting activities for all. With an area of 446 square miles, Walker County is the state’s 45th largest, but its sense of time-beyond-time and incomparable lifestyle make it one of the fastest growing tourist meccas in the area.

Our natural beauty draws countless visitors each year as more and more learn of our incomparable environmental wonders. From the breathtaking vistas of Lookout Mountain and Rock City Gardens to the silent depths of the Chattahoochee National Forest, you will encounter unparalleled natural beauty.

The richness of our historic past awaits you as you explore the legendary 8,000-acre Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park—the scene of one of the most cataclysmic battles of the Civil War.

The Chief John Ross House, a memorial to one of the great chiefs of the Cherokee Nation, is yours to discover, while grand antebellum estates such as the Gordon Lee Mansion stand as sentinels to a glorious yesteryear.

Do you long to hike through the misty mountains? Does the thrill of hang gliding from the side of a mountain excite you? Do you crave the deep silence of wooded trails or the magic of meticulously preserved historic homes? Do you enjoy strolling quaint streets in search of the perfect holiday memento, exploring museums or browsing through compelling art galleries? Whatever your dreams entail, you have only to follow your imagination to find it all in Walker County.

This is a place of warm welcomes and hospitable ways. Here you will join in the fun of a myriad of special events such as Balloons & Tunes Festival, Heritage Day, Rocktoberfest, and of course, War Between the States Day. From the mountains and the valleys to the towns and the byways, there’s a world of wonder awaiting you in Walker County…

Where the beauty comes naturally and the rest is history!

Walker County is a great place to visit and an even better place to live. Please contact the Chamber at (706) 375-7702 or click here to request additional information.