Ruby Falls

Join us on Lookout Mountain to gasp at the remarkable beauty of Ruby Falls. On your way to the waterfall, enjoy the many geological wonders located in the cave. After your tour, be sure to take in the scenic views from the top of the Lookout Mountain Tower. A must stop for any trip to the area!

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    (423) 821-2544

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    rubyfalls.com

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1720 South Scenic Hwy Chattanooga , TN 37409 United States

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This natural attraction is a must for travelers in Chattanooga. Visitors is be wowed by this thundering 145-foot underground waterfall , a wonder located on the scenic Lookout Mountain .

Gaurav Saxena

The time you get to spend at the waterfall at the end of the journey is very small (around 5 mins). Lesser on busy days. Make sure you get the perfect pic before they turn of the lights.

Alex Gonzalez

It's worth seeing Ruby Falls, but sometimes you will feel crowded when large tour groups walk past you. Nevertheless, the lighting throughout the caverns is spectacular and the Falls are beautiful.

Dannielle Brun

Amazing. Can't say how awesome this experience was. Come prepared to walk, but you forget that when you see the falls. Nick was a great guide

Jennifer Goldfarb

If you are there for a natural scene you'll be disappointed. This is very touristy and has been touched too much. Barely any natural formations are still there but The waterfall is beautiful.

Jim Ward

I have visited twice: 1976 and 2022. Both times were enjoyable. I recently moved to Knoxville, so I bought an annual pass. Plan to visit a few more times.

Tim Edwards

What's not to like....a cave with a 100 people and water at the end. They even take your picture while you wait for all of your group of 25 or more.

michelle

The group consists around 33 pax per tour guide (even for weekdays!). So u won't get to hear much if u are mid to back of the grp. Wish they have smaller grp.

K12 Inc

Did you know? Ruby Falls is located more than 1,120 feet beneath the mountain’s surface. The limestone caves are formed by carbonic acid eating away the rock, a process called chemical weathering. Read more

Tina Dettlaff

Stay at the back of the group. You can take pics and not feel rushed. When you get to the falls it goes quick so get your pics right away.

DJ Marty

A natural wonder worth seeing! Great value for what you get!

Steve Wood

The history as to how Ruby Falls was discovered and named is as amazing as the falls themselves! Don’t pass this adventure by.

MiMi Stanley

The waterfall , Ruby Falls, is breathtaking. Well worth the ticket price. I was moved to tears.

Andrea Jones

The actual Ruby Falls was impressive, but the rest of the cavern , not so much. Be sure to get Dan as your tour guide! He made it very entertaining!

Linda Hayes

Martin was our guide and he was wonderful. Enjoyed it very much and had a great time even though it rained cats and dogs.

Jennifer Goldfarb

If you are there for a natural scene you'll be disappointed. This is very touristy and has been touched too much. Barely any natural formations are still there but The waterfall is beautiful. $$$$$$$

Paula Miller

This was a cool tour . A little disappointed that the tour guide wasn't actually from Tennessee but still good. Do the lantern tour at night, awesome!

Layne S.

Great undergrounds area to check out.

Jordan Yarbrough

Again... BEAUTIFUL!!! I believe everyone should see the beauty that is Ruby Falls!!!

Jason Brady

Miss Davis was a great tour guide. She's a stickler for the rules but she has lots of southern charm. Our safety was always her top concern.

Hillbilly Willys Bar-B-Q

We live in Chattanooga and never get tired of Ruby Falls!! It's amazing!!

Samuel

Please be careful with Georgia mud, some of the cabins are in very steep slopes ...!!!! Great view

Nikki Ward

Tour is somewhat rushed, but well worth it. Paths are very easy, so don't worry if you have athsma.

Serhii Lutsko

Beautiful, must visit!

Wesley Deen

Everything is great here! I don't miss Kansas at all!

Cynthia Smith

Come early to avoid crowds. But overall, I love this place!

Mark Breta

If you can get Andy as your tour guide, you can skip the comedy club that night!

Matt Case

If you're over 6' tall, wear a hat. Helps either warn you forget to duck in the low caverns , or cushion the blow.

Anandi Sundar

Come early in the day to avoid long wait for ticket. The wait for the elevator is hardly 5 mins even during holiday season though!

Yadira Magana

Ruby falls was beautiful the kids enjoyed it, but it was quite touristy .

AZ

The view on lookout tower is amazing. Should try.

Artem

Go before they close and you might get a personal tour . Ask about the tornados.

Randy Shaw

Take the lantern tour . It is well worth the $$. The regular tour is too crowded

Anne Mayka

Ciera was a great tour guide. Super fun! I'll do the lantern one in the future!

Joelie Hernandez

Wear some good grip walking shoes because there are many slippery areas

Will Holmes

Awesome experience. Don't touch the cave . It destroys it, and unfortunately much of it is not as spectacular as it used to be.

Esther Kim

The underground caverns are beautiful but be wary of Mexican pervs trailing you through the cavern corridors

Dick Traveling

Good footwear and a small flashlight come in handy.

Aysen Ozyurt

Amazing! I liked there!

Jake Bebber

Great fun but go in winter or fall when less crowded

Lisa Beck

Beautiful waterfall . Be prepared to walk a mile to get there.

Josh Stitcher

This is an awesome place, Andrew was a great guide!

Colin Lord

If you're claustrophobic, this might not be the attraction for you.

AZ

Don't forget to bring your tripod to shoot the ruby falls.

Susan Mercurio-Yatsko

Amazing must see waterfall , if you're in the area.

Lisa Wilkey

Ask Hannah she the best tour guild ever

Michelle Bates - Phipps

beautiful place to visit, make sure you've got your waling shoes !

Adrian D.

Came to Ruby Falls but it was flooded. Carlin gave great advice for alternate sight seeing activities, she rocks!

S Raziq Mohideen

Interesting history, amazing waterfall

Blake McCauley

Keldon is a great tour guide. She doesn't like farters in her cave though.

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Look Out Mountain was awesome. The view from the top was worth it all but the swinging bridge and tight paths through the mountain was so neat! - Steve Wood

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