Rock City

Rock City Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga. Rock City Gardens is one of the South’s oldest and most popular natural attractions.

Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Tenn., Rock City is an enchanted, 4,100-foot walking trail showcasing soaring rock formations and lush gardens that include over 400 species of wildflowers and plants. Other features include the Swing-A-Long Bridge that spans nearly 200 feet and the lookout point at Lover’s Leap where you can “See Seven States” while standing over the waterfall that cascad

es down Lookout Mountain. More than half a million people from all over the world visit this nostalgic attraction each year, making memories worth repeating. The attraction opened in 1932 by Garnet and Frieda Carter, and was made known partially due to the barn advertising campaign Carter initiated. A sign painter named Clark Byers was hired to travel the nation’s highways and offer to paint farmer’s barns in exchange for letting them paint three simple words: See Rock City. The distinctive black-and-white signs appeared as far north as Michigan and as far west as Texas. The advertising soon began to produce the desired effect and by the close of the 1930s, more travelers than ever had seen Rock City Gardens. Open seasonally is Café 7, Rock City's outdoor restaurant - featuring Southern cuisine with a modern twist - and a view unlike any other. We do not allow the reselling of tickets on this page. You are able to change your date/time if you need to reschedule, per availability. Closed Christmas Day, but reopens that night for the Enchanted Garden of Lights. Leashed pets welcome!

Let us help you decide what to do this Fourth of July 🇺🇸⁠Pick an emoji and follow it to the end to see your perfect plan...
06/23/2026

Let us help you decide what to do this Fourth of July 🇺🇸⁠
Pick an emoji and follow it to the end to see your perfect plan! ❤️⁠

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Last week we teamed up with our friends at United Way to put together 50 back-to-school backpacks for Fairyland Elementa...
06/22/2026

Last week we teamed up with our friends at United Way to put together 50 back-to-school backpacks for Fairyland Elementary! 🎒✨
We love being able to support our local students and families, and we’re so grateful for opportunities like this to give back to our community. United Way of Greater Chattanooga

06/22/2026

Save this for your next Chattanooga trip 📍

Atlanta and Nashville, you’re both only about 2 hours away, so this is your sign.

Whether you’re just passing through or planning a weekend, add Rock City to the top of your list.

Your camera will thank you! 📸 https://bit.ly/4eDnt5o

06/21/2026

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rock City kicked off the start of summer with its annual Dog Days of Summer event, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the gardens while meeting adoptable pets.

06/21/2026
Come hang out with the sweetest pups and see the amazing views!
06/20/2026

Come hang out with the sweetest pups and see the amazing views!

06/20/2026

Join HES tomorrow at Rock City for their annual Dog Days of Summer event! 🐶🐾☀️ Bring the whole family - Fido included! - and come see us in the gardens of Rock City to meet adoptable shelter dogs from 10am-2pm on June 20th.

Grab your Adventure Pawsport at the ticket counter to begin your summer adventure. Bring your trail buddy and your pawsport to every Rock City visit to start collecting paw print stickers - and every visit, the more chances to win prizes! 🐾✨

See you there! 🐶❤

06/19/2026
Our Social Media Manager is out today so here's a screenshot of her camera roll! 👀 Which picture should we post?
06/19/2026

Our Social Media Manager is out today so here's a screenshot of her camera roll! 👀 Which picture should we post?

Address

1400 Patten Road
Lookout Mountain, GA
30750

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 10:30pm
Thursday 10am - 10:30pm
Friday 10am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+17068202531

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