Discover
Ruby Falls

Important Message

Plan ahead and purchase timed-entry tickets online in advance of your visit, as time slots sell out quickly and walk-up tickets are not sold at the park. See you soon!

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Adventure Awaits
on Lookout Mountain

Pick your adventure and journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain to see the tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the United States! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator and walk the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall and ancient formations.

A group of people standing and looking at Ruby Falls waterfall in Ruby Falls Cave.

See the Waterfall

Journey deep inside historic Lookout Mountain

$18.95 - $41.95

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EAT + DRINK

Make memories around the table in a historic castle

Seasonal menu with meals, snacks, and local craft beer

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SEE FOR MILES

Discover breathtaking views from Lookout Mountain Tower

Access included with cave adventures

A treehouse in the woods featuring the words Ruby Falls painted on the outside wall of the treehouse.

STAY IN A TREEHOUSE

Spend the night in a luxury treehouse on Lookout Mountain

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GLIDE THROUGH THE TREETOPS

Soar to new heights at Ruby Falls High Point ZIP Adventure on Lookout Mountain!
Seasonal, Select Dates March - November

$21.95

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Discovered in 1928

Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928 deep inside Lookout Mountain in Chattanoooga, Tennessee. Leo named the waterfall and cave after his wife, Ruby, and opened the iconic Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929. Today, Ruby Falls welcomes guests from around the world to enjoy cave adventures, spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau, gliding zip lines, luxury treehouse lodging and award-winning special events!

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Dragon's Foot Formations at Ruby Falls
A woman is seen from behind holding a lantern, illuminating the cave in front of her
A family walks admiring the caves next to a sign reading

Upcoming Special Events

Battle Below the Clouds

May 03

National Day
of Caves and Karst

June 06

Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

September 07 - October 31

Homeschool Days

September 14 - September 20
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A man, woman, boy and girl stand together in front of a stone arch. A sign is attached to the top of the arch saying
A mom and dad with two boys on the Village Plaza at Ruby Falls
Man and woman sitting in front of fireplace drinking beer

Castle Cafe Fireplace

"It's a fun activity to go 260 feet down in an elevator to explore the underground caverns. Our tour was one of the high points of our trip." Yelp Review

"I went with my kids. It was a blast!" Google Review

"A must see! Absolutely stunning and such a wonderful way to see an unusual part of nature." TripAdvisor Review

"Great cafe atmosphere giving you cozy cabin vibes." Google Review

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Our Blog

Spring's Sweet Rewards on Lookout Mountain: Scenic Walks, Thundering Waterfall, and Savoring Nature

Springtime is nature’s sweetest reward for weathering the last long weeks of winter—and there’s no better place to experience it than on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. As the days grow longer, the Cumberland Plateau comes alive, draped in vibrant green and dotted with bursts of colorful wildflowers. It’s that fleeting, magical pause before spring gives way to the sticky heat of summer!

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