Yes, we feel very safe about walking around the riverwalk and to the walking bridge that goes over the river. There are some restaurants close to the riverwalk, but the majority we have found are on the main streets that the buses go on. All kinds of restaurants and some are our favorites. I would suggest searching thru Google or Tripadvisor. Some are fancy, others not so much. We love to explore the area. Whether walking or taking the free bus, I hope this helps. On the other end of the downtown area close to the Choo Choo: This area has been booming with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc.

We did Hampton Inn one year, also Double Tree, also Hilton Garden Inn, Residence Inn, the big one with the orange windows is the Westin Inn now I think. Also Holiday and Inn and Suites Downtown (Express is probably too far),

As you travel East on the walkway it has a slight average incline.

Riverfront Parkway Bike Share Google Bike sharing station in Chattanooga, Tennessee You will get the information as where to go. Trip advisor would not let paste the HTML link. Sorry.

They are parked all over the place. You can't miss them...bright green. We saw them at the end of the bridge by the ice cream shop.

Dogs can be on leashes. You would be expected to pick up dog waste and dispose of it, of course.

I think you can take your dog there. Probably on a leash but again don't know if they are allowed on the grass....

mostly flat walk, with mixed sun and shade. More sun than not.