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Ruby Falls


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 72 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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4 of 5 stars
Litag8or   7 contributions
Springboro, Ohio
Nov 28, 2009

My wife, two kids and I went to Ruby Falls and we loved it. I doubt that we will go again, but it was great. We got at least two "wows" out of our kids. The cave is like a cave that Disney would design. Safe, and full of lights and music (and lines). I am about the most impatient... more

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4 of 5 stars
Mrs_Predeep   1 contribution
Ridgeland, MS
Oct 8, 2009

My husband and I loved Ruby falls very much, and would visit again with our parents. The natural temperature of the cave was cool, and not cold enough for a jacket, we enjoyed it. The lighting is good too, and the cave formations are amazing. Our only concern is that the cave is too long, and we are urged to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Trips27   30 contributions
GA
Oct 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I had been to Ruby Falls when I was a kid and believe that one time is enough. Coming back as an adult it was a nice experience but far less thrilling than I remember. The walk to the falls was nice however the actual time spent at the falls was totally disappointing. We went on a holiday weekend so... more

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5 of 5 stars
twinkies28   4 contributions
the south
Oct 8, 2009

The tour guide was very friendly and gave us a lot of information about the history of the falls. The children loved seeing all the different formations underground. The falls were breath taking! I think everyone should go and visit. Great Place!! more

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4 of 5 stars
mommyofcam   12 contributions
Fountain City
Sep 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The wait to go with our guided group was a bit longer than normal and our boys were driving us nuts! However I won't let that get in the way of the review ; ) The hike to the cave was pretty easy for the non-athletic type people like me. A nice walk with a tour guide who is constantly... more

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5 of 5 stars
OUILEY   4 contributions
HOWELL, MI
Sep 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to lookout mountain as a side trip, not knowing what to expect. i actually thought the falls were your typical "climb up and down a mountain" falls so i was pleasantly surprised to find out they are a 1,000 feet down a cave. the tour guide was hilarious with his sarcasm and even the corney music added to... more

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4 of 5 stars
ralphissherrys   1 contribution
Atlanta/Tampa
Aug 31, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I stopped on our way to Nashville to take a side trip up Look out Mnt. So glad we did. We were waved in to Ruby Falls .... The entire trip way very unique.. People are becoming to neterized ( ok, that is not not a word. ) The natural earth is awesome any way you look... more

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4 of 5 stars
Friend0fFla   16 contributions
Chicago Illinois
Aug 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Very interesting and entertaining experience. Guided tours through a cave that is over 1,000 feet deep. Many of the formations are labeled with names to match what they look like. The highlight is Ruby Falls named for the wife of the cave discoverer. They light it up and play music to add dramatic effect. There are lots of gift shops... more

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4 of 5 stars
AmyMcM   4 contributions
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 17, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

My family stopped in Chattanooga on our way from FL to WI. We only had about 24 hours to spend so we decided to try out the local tourist spots. We weren't sure about Ruby Falls after reading some of the reviews but decided to give it a try. We went on a Monday evening around 6:00 pm and didn't... more

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4 of 5 stars
usatravelmom   2 contributions
Florida
Aug 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

After reading all the reviews, I was nervous about going all the way to Chattanooga from Florida for a silly tourist trap, but I was pleasantly surprised. We went with our 6 year old daughter and we all had a good time. Martin was our guide and he made it a lot of fun. We only stopped once to let... more

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Ruby Falls Address

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