Here's the thing: camping is a whole lot of fun. It's great when the weather is warm and you're looking for a way to get out of town for just a handful of dollars. Still, when it gets a bit colder outside, it gets harder and harder to find folks willing to indulge in a weekend spent amongst the chill. Enter the Crash Pad. Considered an "uncommon hostel," this neat opportunity provides all the financial feasibility of camping with a side of community and temperate fun. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, it's a must-visit for a whole handful of reasons. Check it out below!
The Crash Pad was founded in 2010 and has since made quite the name for itself as a cozy, if "uncommon," hostel located in the heart of Chattanooga.
The city is already a destination for outdoors-folk of all ages, but Crash Pad provides a highly affordable and stunningly designed space that welcomes many a weary traveler. It's making it even easier to experience the beauty of Chattanooga with the luxury of a boutique hotel.
The grounds are impeccably designed and kept up perfectly, and with easily traversed walkways and community spaces, you're never going to want to go inside.
Of course, you WILL want to hang out inside quite a bit, as well. The interior of the Crash Pad is designed with the highest level of energy efficiency in mind. The entire space was built on reclaimed and renewable resources, which in turn minimized human impact on the beautiful town of Chattanooga.
There are all sorts of availabilities for groups of all shapes and sizes. You can book everything from a single bunk for the individual traveler, to the Hemi Suite, which sleeps up to four guests. From private rooms...
...to community experiences, the Crash Pad is the perfect spot to indulge in outdoor activities and come home to a cozy space. The folks on staff work hard to make the space a community hub, so you'll find all sorts of information on local biking, running, kayaking, hiking and climbing on-site.
Will you be checking out the Crash Pad? Have you been? You can make reservations on their official website, and you'll want to make them soon! Winter is coming on fast, and it's bound to book up.
You can find more information about The Crash Pad by way of their official website and Facebook page.
Looking for more hidden fun in Tennessee? You can find it at Ed's Fish House in Nashville! The best fish sandwich in the state can be found, hidden away in this local hot spot.
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