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Ruby Falls


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 67 attractions in Chattanooga
Traveler Description: Visitors are wowed by this thundering 145-foot underground waterfall, a natural wonder located on the scenic Lookout Mountain.
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Attraction type: Park, Waterfall, Cavern/cave
Address: 1720 Scenic Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37409
Tel: 423 821 2544

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1 of 5 stars
Av8er 4 contributions
Alabama
Jul 9, 2009

I would not recommend wasting your time with this place. The first thing that cued me off was the guy standing out in the road directing traffic into the parking lot, even if you were not intending to visit this place. Kind of a bit of trickery if you aren't familiar with lookout mountain. The prices were pretty high when... more

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1 of 5 stars
AngelTn 1 contribution
TN
Jun 28, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

When me and husband first got the falls there was small line to get to elevator that takes you down the falls. Above the door is a sign that states the tour is about an hour long and there are no bathrooms along the way so if you have to go you better do it before you go down. We... more

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1 of 5 stars
Trent2922 2 contributions
Memphis, TN
Jun 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a really neat place to see, however, there are so many people being shuffled a very tight little space that you end up waiting, and waiting, and waiting in really long lines. By the time you leave you will be completely drained. The tours are very poorly organized. If you are the kind of person who does not... more

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4 of 5 stars
alfie50 82 contributions
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Jun 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I Visited Ruby Falls with my girlfriend and both of us loved it. Enjoyed the walk through the caverns, intriged and interested with the stalacnites and various formations that have been formed.. Our guide was both interesting and informative (the only thing i could say aobut her was she had a squeaky voice but I won't hold it against her).... more

worth it!
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5 of 5 stars
terryandkarin 4 contributions
vidor tx
Jun 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

great cavern, with nice tour guide . Great for kids that can walk, cant bring a stroller ,and its a nice mile of walk ,hard to carry alittle one that long.... lots to see bring camera! we enjoyed it alot! more

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4 of 5 stars
SoMinnFam 2 contributions
Southern Minnesota
Jun 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My family was mixed in their appreciation of Ruby Falls. The waterfall inside the cave I think was liked by all. But we have two that did not like being in a cave. Apart from that, my 8 year old, 6 year old ,and 3 year old liked the tour. It was a bit pricey for a family at 60... more

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5 of 5 stars
MilWorldTraveler 29 contributions
Warner Robins, Georgia
May 27, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This was a great guided tour through a large cave. It was a little tight in places, which stressed one of our claustrophobic travelers out a little. But, everyone enjoyed the tour. The morning started out pretty rainy, so this was also a great way to stay dry while we waited for the weather to clear to see other attractions. more

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3 of 5 stars
SouthUs 7 contributions
Memphis
May 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It was ok...I guess. You have to walk a mile underground while getting out of the way of every other group coming back. And when you finally get there, you are timed. Guide told us the lights are timed 8 mins. Then you have to get out. So we finally got to the waterfall took pics as fast as we... more

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3 of 5 stars
Rosebud 28 contributions
Cincinnati
May 26, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Lesson learned. I'm sure the attraction is very awe inspiring under normal circumstances. However, Memorial day weekend is one of their two busiest times of the year, A normally one hour tour turned into 2 plus hours of mostly standing and then leaning to the side to let others through on their way out. There is only one way in... more

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2 of 5 stars
BuckeyeBride 5 contributions
Ohio
May 19, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

We arrived at Ruby Falls on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009. It was very beautiful! I could have taken much more photos, but we were so rushed! The tour guide went way too quick, and it turned out to be a major disappointment. My boiling point came when you actually got to see the falls. She told us 5 minutes, and... more

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Ruby Falls Address

1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Tel: 423 821 2544