Ruby Falls
A cave waterfall 340 meters below the surface of Lookout Mountain, with a 44-meter drop lit in colored lights. It is one of the deepest commercial cave waterfalls in the United States.
Discovered in 1928, the underground waterfall is reached by elevator deep into the mountain, followed by a walk of about 800 meters through the cave passage. Along the way you can see stalactites and stalagmites, and the route ends at the waterfall, which drops about 44 meters and is lit by colored lights. The guided tour takes about an hour. Tickets cost about USD 25–35, and you need to book a timed slot. Lines are long on holidays. The passage is narrow, so those with claustrophobia should take care. There is an observation tower at ground level overlooking downtown Chattanooga. The site is about 15 minutes’ drive from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Point Park (Lookout Mountain Battlefield)
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
- Sunset Rock
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Southern Belle Riverboat
- Rock City Gardens
- Tennessee Aquarium