Ice on The Landing moves to the Chattanooga Choo Choo
A rare winter time/holiday activity for people here in the South is returning for the third straight year. Ice skating in Chattanooga is back! But with a whole new added element. “Ice on the Landing,” presented by Volkswagen Chattanooga, has relocated and will be opening at the stunning outdoor gardens at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo.
For the last two years, Ice on the Landing was set up at the waterfront downtown and drew over 30,000 people who skated around and tried to stay on their feet. This year, the ice skating rink will be set up at one of the South’s most iconic landmarks. As skaters whisk around, and subsequently fall over once or twice, they will be surrounded by gas lanterns, fountains and gardens all decked out in holiday decorations. Ice on the Landing this season will be open for skaters of all ages to enjoy from November 18 through January 16.
One of the small things that will be different this time around is a name change. Ice on the Landing, which will keep its name, while adding the tagline “At the Choo Choo Gardens”. Along with a location change, skaters this year will encounter several changes with the rink. The dimensions of the rink this year will be 40’x140’ compared to the 60’x100’ size of it last year. Skaters this year will be treated to a change in equipment including new skates, being designed specifically for this new space.
One thing that isn’t changing though is the ticket cost: pricing will remain the same, with $10 for an adult ticket, and $8 for skaters aged 12 and under. This includes skate rentals and skating for two hours. And as always, visitors to the rink can stay warm with hot chocolate and other favorite cold-weather food and drink on site.
Adding an ice skating rink to the Chattanooga Choo Choo was just the icing on the cake for the already beautiful holiday setting. The Chattanooga Choo Choo is home to city’s largest indoor Christmas tree and the most authentic Santa Claus. (Verified by Santa himself) Skating at Ice on the Landing at the Choo Choo Gardens is the perfect holiday family outing, date night, or even a great place to come by yourself and enjoy outdoor recreation.
If you are wanting to come out and experience the fun and excitement of ice skating, but are worried because you don’t know how to skate or don’t consider yourself a master, don’t let that keep you away. Ice on the Landing will offer a basic skills skating course each Saturday and Monday morning prior to opening hours. This is your chance to come and learn before the rink gets busy. Information and operating hours and activities on the rink are available at iceonthelanding.com
As the holidays get closer and you are looking for a gift for that person that already has everything, consider giving them a gift card or buying them a season pass so they can enjoy the beauty and fun of ice skating in the Scenic City this winter.