With its convenient location in southeastern Tennessee -it's aneasy getaway from Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Hunstsville, andBirmingham - it surprised me that most people don't  think ofChattanooga. It seems like an overlooked city, a definite whereelse to go destination, and it could easily be added on to a visitto this part of the country.

Joining me on Episode #12 to talk about Chattanooga is CoryLee.

Cory Lee wasdiagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of two, but thatcertainly has not diminished his desire to travel - wheelchair andall. He has been everywhere from Australia to Iceland, just to namea few, and he blogs about his accessible (and sometimes not soaccessible) travel adventures on CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com. Coryhopes to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones andstart rolling around the world.

Getting around a city can be a bit frustrating for Cory attimes, as he looks for accessible public transporation and taxis.He visits Chatannooga frequently as not only is it close to hishome in Lafayette, Georgia, (about a 30 minute drive), but it's aeasy city for him to get around.

Cory says there are plenty of superb restaurants,attractions, outdoor activities, and even an arts district inChattanooga. Its'a a growing city, with  new businessespopping up around the city. It's also near the Ocoee River, wherepart of the 1996 Olympics took place, and a short drive from theGreat Smoky Mountains. You'll want to listen to the full podcastfor all the places Cory recommends, but here are a links to a fewstories that give you a little more background.

• Rock City - Located at the top of a mountin, the entire site isnot wheelchair accessible. However, there is a special path forwheelchair usersthat is stair-free, so you can take in thespectacular views.
• Chattanooga Zoo - One of Cory's favorite spots inChattanooga.

To follow Cory's travels, and learn more about accessibletravel, check out his website, Curb Free with Cory Lee. Youcan follow him on social media at Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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