Exploring Lookout Mountain: What’s Just Beyond McLemore Resort
Cloudland at McLemore Resort is a mountaintop sanctuary where serenity meets discovery. Beyond the two world-class golf courses, delicious restaurants, tranquil spa and wellness center, and surreal mountain views, guests can venture out to explore the many wonders of Lookout Mountain just down the road.
Find Adventure Around Every Corner
Looking for an activity that gets your heart racing? Known as one of the premier hang gliding schools in the country, Lookout Mountain Flight Park offers a new perspective of the stunning views of the valley and ridges. Whether you’re a first-timer taking a tandem flight or looking to learn the art of gliding yourself with a lesson, a visit to Flight Park is sure to be a memorable and thrilling adventure. And it’s all just a short drive from McLemore Resort.
Want to keep both feet on the ground? Lace up your hiking boots and check out Cloudland Canyon State Park. Less than 15 minutes from McLemore, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state with ample trails suitable for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding. Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, exquisite waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, this park does not disappoint.
Just outside Cloudland Canyon State Park is the Five Points Trail System, a series of trails popular among mountain bikers because of the well-designed singletrack trails. Opened in October 2011 and located in Rising Fawn, Georgia, the trail system is made up of the nearly 20 miles of multi-use trails and is considered one of the most diverse trail systems in the Chattanooga area. Whether you're hiking or biking, there are nearly endless ways to get your miles in while taking in the beauty of the mountains.
Explore Enchanted Forests
Elevate your mountain getaway with a visit to Rock City. A place brimming with incredible natural wonders like magical rock formations, enchanted trails, festive seasonal events, and more, Rock City is a must-see Chattanooga attraction. Meet the famous gnomes who inhabit the caverns and gardens throughout the park, explore an underground waterfall, and ride one of the steepest passenger railways in the world! No matter what you‘re searching for, you’ll discover something new each time you visit Rock City.
Find Respite in Pastures and Purple Farms
Approximately 30 minutes from our doors at McLemore Resort, Blessing Creek Farms offers a rare farm outing designed to bring joy to all who visit. Home to many adorable Highland cows, Blessing Creek Farms has guided tours (where you can meet and bottle feed the cows!), as well as exciting seasonal events such as Harvest with the Highlands, Blooms & Moos, and Coffee & Cows—all unique experiences that will create enduring memories for you and your family.
If you’re visiting during June, don’t miss uPick season at Lookout Lavender Farm. During this time, the aromatic purple fields are open to visitors to wander and cut fresh lavender from. Afterward, stop by the charming store for a special selection of handmade lavender-based products. It’s the perfect way to take a little piece of Lookout Mountain’s natural beauty home with you.
Treat Yourself to a Spa Day at Selah
After all that exploring, you’re bound to need some relaxation. And, it’s not vacation without a trip to the spa, right? Step into the world of Selah at Cloudland at McLemore Resort, where each visit is an invitation to immerse yourself in total tranquility and revitalization. Choose from deep-tissue massages to hot stone massages, facials and invigorating body treatments. Or book a restorative yoga class, either by joining one from the resort calendar or booking a private session in advance. Our expert instructors will guide you through grounding poses and breathing exercises to foster a deep mind-body connection that sets the tone for the rest of your day.
Need something more high energy? The Cloudland Fitness Center features a fully-equipped fitness facility and Peloton spin room available to use at your leisure. Guests may use personal cleats or the bike cage pedals during a spin session.
Play a Round (or Two) Above the Clouds
Few resorts in the world give you access to play two exclusive Rees Jones designs in one remarkable mountaintop setting.
The Highlands Course: Championship Golf with a View
As a guest of McLemore, you’ll have the rare opportunity to play the Highlands Course, a Rees Jones and Bill Bergin design ranked among the best public courses in the Southeast. Perched atop Lookout Mountain, the course combines breathtaking vistas with championship-caliber strategy. Wide fairways, substantial elevation changes, and risk-reward opportunities ensure that every round is as thrilling as it is scenic. Whether you’re chasing a low score or simply soaking in the mountain views, the Highlands Course delivers an unforgettable experience just steps from your accommodations.
The Keep: McLemore’s Latest Signature Cliffside Course
The Keep takes golf at McLemore to another level. With a dramatic layout along the mountain’s edge, this Bill Bergin and Rees Jones masterpiece features “infinity-edge” greens and holes that seem suspended in the air. The Keep is a showstopper that demands courage and creativity, and it will have you hooked from the first tee.
Lookout Mountain Has It All
A stay at McLemore Resort is more than a getaway—it’s where championship golf, luxury accommodations, and gorgeous views come together. And Lookout Mountain isn’t just where McLemore calls home—it’s an invitation to explore unforgettable landscapes, charming farms, and historic sites all just minutes away.
