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Chattanooga, TN, offers an array of distinct birthday celebration ideas for adults alongside new treats for MoonPie fans. Thrilling activities range from hang gliding at Lookout Mountain to relaxing horseback rides. Birthday celebrants can also enjoy various freebies from local businesses. Plus, the Chattanooga Bakery has unveiled Mini MoonPie Birthday Party Pies and a new Key Lime flavor, making it a sweet spot for celebrations. With events like the Asian Lantern Festival at the zoo, Chattanooga provides a memorable experience for adult birthday celebrations.
Chattanooga Offers Unique Birthday Celebration Ideas for Adults and New Culinary Treats for MoonPie Fans
Chattanooga, TN, is buzzing with innovative birthday celebration ideas tailored for adults, alongside exciting new treats for MoonPie fans. Residents and visitors can choose from a diverse range of activities, from adventurous outdoor experiences to delicious sweet surprises, making this city an ideal place to celebrate the big day.
Exciting Birthday Activities
For those looking for excitement, Lookout Mountain Flight Park provides thrilling hang gliding experiences, starting at $200. Adventurous adults can glide through the skies and take in breathtaking views of the Chattanooga landscape.
If amusement rides are more to your liking, Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park offers a wide variety, including the popular Cannonball ride, with admission starting at just $30. For a more relaxed but still engaging experience, Hidden Hills offers scenic horseback riding trail rides around Grindstone Mountain starting at $55.
Additionally, visitors to the Chattanooga Pinball Museum can challenge their friends to pinball games for a small entry fee of $20, while Topgolf presents a unique driving range experience for golf enthusiasts, with prices available upon inquiry.
For puzzle lovers, Breakout Games provides private escape rooms perfect for group gatherings at a starting price of $42, while Painting with a Twist encourages creativity through group painting sessions that cost $42 and include drink options. Those seeking a unique release can visit Smash ‘N Dash Rage Room for a stress-relieving experience starting at $30.
Birthday Freebies Galore
Chattanooga businesses are rolling out the red carpet for birthday celebrants with various freebies available for birthday months. Popular options include Bruster’s Sweet Rewards offering $3 off ice cream purchases, Cheddars with a free dessert upon adult entrée purchase, and Chick-Fil-A providing free desserts or entrées, depending on loyalty status.
Other contributions to the festive atmosphere include free offerings from First Watch (a free entrée with purchase), Jeremiah’s (free frozen treat for J-List Rewards members), and Nothing Bundt Cakes (offering a complimentary Bundtlet Cake for members). Additionally, Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy a free drink or food item, while Scooters Coffee offers a similar birthday drink for loyalty members.
Also noteworthy are gifts from Buff City Soap (a free bath fizzie), Sephora Beauty Insider (choice of products), and several stores like Target Circle and Ultamate Rewards that provide discounts or full-size products to members on their birthdays.
New MoonPie Delights
In a sweet twist, the Chattanooga Bakery has introduced Mini MoonPie Birthday Party Pies, featuring delectable vanilla cookies paired with birthday cake-flavored frosting. This new product is perfect for celebrating milestones while satisfying a sweet tooth.
Moreover, MoonPie enthusiasts can look forward to a new Key Lime flavor exclusively available at Publix. This delightful addition features vanilla cookies paired with a tangy Key lime frosting for a refreshing take on the classic treat.
Chattanooga Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival
Those in search of festive evening activities can visit the Chattanooga Zoo during its Asian Lantern Festival, running from November 26 to January 19 and open Wednesday through Sunday nights. The event features hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns, including displays of dinosaurs and wildlife native to the Amazon rainforest.
Guests can enjoy hot chocolate while taking in over 40 whimsical lantern displays and participate in fun interactive games. A special visit from Santa Claus is also scheduled for December 13, 14, 20, and 21, adding to the festive spirit.
Tickets for the festival are available for purchase, and discounts for group visits can be obtained. Exclusive items will be available at the Zoo’s gift shop and Wild Burger menu during the festival, making it a memorable destination for holiday celebrations.
With an array of unique birthday activities, enticing culinary treats, and festive events, Chattanooga stands out as an exceptional choice for adults looking to celebrate their birthdays in style.
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- Nooga Today: Chattanooga Offers Unique Birthday Celebration Ideas
- Southern Living: New MoonPie Delights
- Chattanooga Pulse: Asian Lantern Festival
- Google Search: Chattanooga Birthday Celebration Ideas
- Chattanooga Moms: Birthday Freebies in Chattanooga
- Wikipedia: Chattanooga
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