Ruby Falls, Chattanooga
Underground waterfalls are everywhere! This isn’t to be missed. Take your time and enjoy the views. This is truly a unique experience that will have you catching your breath with every turn. I have this thing for waterfalls and always make it a point to visit those in my travel path. Ruby Falls is an amazing journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain! Enjoy the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator to explore ancient formations along the cavern trail to see the thundering falls. Did you know that Ruby Falls was discovered by accident? Get to see the stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall! The Cave Walk to Ruby Falls is approximately 1 hour – 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on when you visit.
On your trip to Ruby falls you’ll descend 260 feet into the Lookout Mountain above the city. Deep underground you’ll walk along a network of caves that lead to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the US! From the Ruby Falls Center, you have fantastic views of the Chattanooga city below, the long Tennessee river and the nearby forests. Ruby Falls also has a zipline adventure course, the perfect adrenaline adventure for families. To visit the caves and waterfall, you need to book your ticket online in advance. You can only get tickets for the zipline adventure course at the front desk. Hurry, tickets sell out quickly!
Go to Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain if you love waterfalls and caves. Hidden behind the limestone Cavern Castle that you see from the road, Ruby Falls is the highest and deepest cave waterfall accessible to the general public in the United States. Get here by a 260-foot elevator and short walking trail. Naturally occurring rock formations and a waterfall are creatively lit in a kaleidoscope of colors. Another elevator goes to the rooftop of the Lookout Mountain Tower at the Ruby Falls entrance. The tower provides views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River to the north, and Appalachian foothills to the east. Buy souvenirs at the gift shop. From the depths, aim high with a thrill created by High-Point Climbing and Fitness. Experience a supervised climb up a 40-foot wall and enjoy the best views of Chattanooga along 700 feet of ziplines.
Lambert decided to open both caves to the public, although Lookout Mountain Cave was closed in 1935 since it was not very popular with tourists, who were much more impressed with the upper cave. Public tours began in 1930. Electric lights were installed in the cave, making it one of the first commercial caves to be so outfitted. A large number of billboards were placed along I-75 in the 1970s and 1980s with the words "SEE RUBY FALLS" beginning hundreds of miles north and south of the falls itself. Ruby Falls remains a staple of Chattanooga tourism, operating daily. Ruby Falls and the larger Lookout Mountain Caverns complex have been designated a National Historic Landmark. It is often associated with the nearby Rock City attraction, which lies atop Lookout Mountain. ***PH***
On your trip to Ruby falls you’ll descend 260 feet into the Lookout Mountain above the city. Deep underground you’ll walk along a network of caves that lead to the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the US! From the Ruby Falls Center, you have fantastic views of the Chattanooga city below, the long Tennessee river and the nearby forests. Ruby Falls also has a zipline adventure course, the perfect adrenaline adventure for families. To visit the caves and waterfall, you need to book your ticket online in advance. You can only get tickets for the zipline adventure course at the front desk. Hurry, tickets sell out quickly!
Go to Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain if you love waterfalls and caves. Hidden behind the limestone Cavern Castle that you see from the road, Ruby Falls is the highest and deepest cave waterfall accessible to the general public in the United States. Get here by a 260-foot elevator and short walking trail. Naturally occurring rock formations and a waterfall are creatively lit in a kaleidoscope of colors. Another elevator goes to the rooftop of the Lookout Mountain Tower at the Ruby Falls entrance. The tower provides views of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River to the north, and Appalachian foothills to the east. Buy souvenirs at the gift shop. From the depths, aim high with a thrill created by High-Point Climbing and Fitness. Experience a supervised climb up a 40-foot wall and enjoy the best views of Chattanooga along 700 feet of ziplines.
Lambert decided to open both caves to the public, although Lookout Mountain Cave was closed in 1935 since it was not very popular with tourists, who were much more impressed with the upper cave. Public tours began in 1930. Electric lights were installed in the cave, making it one of the first commercial caves to be so outfitted. A large number of billboards were placed along I-75 in the 1970s and 1980s with the words "SEE RUBY FALLS" beginning hundreds of miles north and south of the falls itself. Ruby Falls remains a staple of Chattanooga tourism, operating daily. Ruby Falls and the larger Lookout Mountain Caverns complex have been designated a National Historic Landmark. It is often associated with the nearby Rock City attraction, which lies atop Lookout Mountain. ***PH***
Ruby Falls on Map
Sight Name: Ruby Falls
Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Chattanooga, USA (See walking tours in Chattanooga)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark