Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls See the wild side of nature inside Lookout Mountain! Take a guided cave tour to see the incredible thundering waterfall.
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Adventure awaits! 🎟️ Tickets sold online. See the wild side of nature at Ruby Falls! A favorite destination for 97 years, Ruby Falls is home to the tallest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. The park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers guided tours of the cave discovered 97 years ago, gliding ziplines, breathtaking views of the Cumberland Plateau

, luxury treehouse lodging, and a historic castle with cozy café and private event venue. Welcoming over half a million visitors annually, the park’s diverse ecosystem fosters deep connections to nature through unique adventures on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Cave explorers descend 260-feet into the heart of Lookout Mountain in a glass-front elevator and join a guided walking tour along the scenic cavern trail to see the breathtaking waterfall hidden deep within Lookout Mountain. Discover ancient stalagmites, stalactites, drapery formations and flowstone plus learn about the cave's storied history. Enjoy sweeping views of the Tennessee Valley, Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee River from historic Lookout Mountain Tower and Blue Heron Overlook. Stay for a casual meal, local craft beer or a tasty treat from the cafe inside iconic Ruby Falls Castle. There is always something new to discover at Ruby Falls!

Dreaming of sunny, summer days at Ruby Falls 😍 Highpoint ZIP Adventure is open 7 days a week now through August! 🎉🎟️ rub...
05/29/2026

Dreaming of sunny, summer days at Ruby Falls 😍 Highpoint ZIP Adventure is open 7 days a week now through August! 🎉

🎟️ rubyfalls.com/things-to-do/high-point-zip-adventure/

Your beginner's guide to planning a visit to Ruby Falls! 🌟🤩 Choose your cave adventure! Whether it's the classic Cave Wa...
05/26/2026

Your beginner's guide to planning a visit to Ruby Falls! 🌟

🤩 Choose your cave adventure! Whether it's the classic Cave Walk, a nighttime Lantern Tour, or an in-depth History Tour, we have tour designed with you in mind! Check out all seven tour options when planning your adventure!

🧗 Zip, climb and conquer at Highpoint ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls! Glide through the treetops on fun ziplines surrounded by incredible views and conquer the 40-foot climbing tower! Perfect for anyone looking to add even more adventure, or impress your teens and pre-teens!

🌄 Don't miss the breathtaking views from historic Lookout Mountain Tower, and the Blue Heron Overlook! Access to the two overlooks is included in your cave adventure ticket!

🏰 Plan time to stop in the Castle Cafe! The cafe offer a rare chance to dine inside a castle!

Start planning ➡️ rubyfalls.com/plan-your-visit/

Memorial Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸 We are so grateful to those who gave their lives while serving our country! Our thoughts are with ever...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸 We are so grateful to those who gave their lives while serving our country!

Our thoughts are with everyone as they remember their loved ones today!

05/23/2026

The best time to come to Ruby Falls is when it’s been raining! ☔️

And not just because there’s no rain in the cave! Ruby Falls is fed by Lookout Mountain’s precipitation run off!

🌧️ That means more rain = bigger waterfall!

📆 There’s a lot of rain in the forecast over the next few weeks! It may be a good time to plan your visit!

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! 🤩 Here are 3 tips for having the best Ruby Falls visit ever!🎟️ Get your Ruby Falls ...
05/20/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! 🤩 Here are 3 tips for having the best Ruby Falls visit ever!

🎟️ Get your Ruby Falls tickets online & in advance!
Tickets will sell out this weekend, and the only way to avoid long wait times and sold-out tours is to get your tickets ahead of time at rubyfalls.com

⏰ Arrive before your scheduled tour time ⏰
No one likes being rushed on vacation! Make sure to allot plenty of time to park and use the restroom before your tour! There are no bathrooms in the cave!

🌄 Looking to avoid the crowd? Visit in the morning or evening! 🌄
Morning and evening tours are a great way to explore Ruby Falls without the midday crowds!

In the 1930s, the "Three Caves Tour" was an all-day event on Lookout Mountain! ⛰️For $2, guests were able to tour Ruby F...
05/19/2026

In the 1930s, the "Three Caves Tour" was an all-day event on Lookout Mountain! ⛰️

For $2, guests were able to tour Ruby Falls Cave and two sections of Lookout Mountain Cave. Often visitors explored the caverns, and then enjoyed a lunch at the cafe inside historic Ruby Falls Castle or a picnic on the castle grounds! 🤩

Tours of Lookout Mountain Cave were officially phased out in 1955 after becoming far less popular than Ruby Falls Cave. Today, the elevator is unable to descend into Lookout Mountain Cave at all.

05/17/2026

Every adventure starts with an idea! Send this to your adventure buddies to kickstart planning your next one! 🤩

📍Ruby Falls
🗺️ Minutes from downtown Chattanooga

Address

1720 S. Scenic Highway
Chattanooga, TN
37409

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+14238212544

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