2011 Navy League National Convention
OCTOBER 26 – 30, 2011
Marriott Chattanooga at the Convention Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
OPTIONAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chickamauga Battlefield Tour
Throughout the Civil War, Union and Confederate
forces fought for control of Chattanooga — “Gateway
to the Deep South” — because of her rich resources,
far-reaching rail center and access to the Tennessee
River. Originally established in 1890 as a National Park,
the 5,300 acre Chickamauga Battlefield contains a visitor center as well as numerous monuments, historical
tablets, wayside exhibits and trails. Guests will enjoy a
guided bus tour of the battlefield. The cost is $25,
which includes transportation and admission.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011
5: 30 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Aboard Reception
Start your time in Chattanooga with some Southern
Hospitality at the Welcome Aboard Reception on the
Marriott Mezzanine! Converse with Navy Leaguers from
across the country as you enjoy mouth-watering delicacies along with classic southern staples and desserts that
are sure to make you feel right at home. The cost is $55.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011
2: 30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tennessee Valley Railroad
Museum Ride & Tour
While enjoying the stunning fall foliage of the
Tennessee Valley, take a trip back in time to a slower-paced atmosphere when railroad travel was a way of
life. Once aboard, you will ride a rolling time machine
along one of the original railroad lines in Chattanooga,
crossing four bridges and passing through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge tunnel completed in 1858.
The train stops at East Chattanooga, allowing riders
to see the locomotive rotating on a turntable and participate in a tour into the railroad restoration shop
before re-boarding for the return trip. The cost is
$35, which includes transportation and admission.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wounded Warrior Reception
Join Navy League for a private evening at the
Tennessee Aquarium to benefit the Wounded Warrior
Regiment. Located in downtown Chattanooga and
just 10 minutes from the Convention Center on
the banks of the Tennessee River, the Tennessee
Aquarium exhibits take visitors on a remarkable
journey from the mountains to the sea. The private
tours and cocktail reception will include fine food
and music. As a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior
Regiment, a minimum tax-deductible donation of
$25.00 per person will make our contribution to
the Wounded Warriors significant.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dine Around
Here’s an opportunity to enjoy Chattanooga’s varied
cuisine and night life. A list of downtown eateries
will be provided, allowing you to discover the city’s
variety. Whether shopping, dining or entertainment
is your desire, Chattanooga has it all! Free downtown
shuttle service every 5 minutes. Dinner costs will be
your own.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
11:00 AM – 2: 30 PM
Art District Tour
Bluff View Art District is an historic neighborhood
filled with restaurants, a coffee house, art gallery,
historic Bed & Breakfast, museums and plenty of
gardens, plazas and courtyards where you can relax
and rejuvenate. Stretching 1. 5 city blocks and set high
atop stone cliffs that plunge into the Tennessee River,
Bluff View Art District offers breathtaking views of the
river as well as downtown Chattanooga. Round-trip
transportation will be provided at a cost of $10.
Admission and dining costs will be your own.
