Rock City
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Located atop Lookout Mountain, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views.
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- dereksantiagoMadison, Alabama242 contributionsEvening at Rock City LightsWe went to Rock City Light’s. The Christmas lights were beautiful. We ordered our tickets online 3 weeks in advance. We enjoyed our walk even with the fog and rain. We also ate at there restaurant. The food was pretty good. It started with a house salad. The entrée was chicken casserole, mask potatoes, Mac and cheeses, and pinto beans. The desert was cheese cake with strawberries for $24.95 a person.Visited December 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 7, 2022
- Kslaughterback14 contributionsBeautifulGot the annual pass and went during the daytime and to the enchanted garden of like mom-thurs. you can go anytime with an annual pass. It was very cool and you wind through the gardens using a path. The enchanted garden of lights is a must do. Most beautiful Christmas light display!Visited December 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 28, 2022
- KVChickenLake Butler, Florida12 contributionsGreat sight to visitGreat on a clear sunny day. Wear comfortable shoes and go during a weekday. It was still busy but not as bad as it could be. Take plenty of pictures. The drive up can be a little sketchy but really coolVisited December 2022Traveled with familyWritten December 29, 2022
- VanEsq12Dallas, Texas2,453 contributionsA Must Do Attraction!THIS is what one envisions when they think of the mountains of Georgia and Tenneessee! Talk about spectacular panoramic views! Everything is so green and inviting. The way this property is laid out, it leads you from one jaw dropping picture spot to another. It was fantastic! Plan to be here for a couple of hours - at least. This is definately one of those places where I think visiting at different times of the the year would offer a completely different experience. I can't imagine how amazing this place must be in autumn.Thank you for the feedback! We hope you'll consider coming back this fall to see the leaves.Written February 15, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2022Traveled soloWritten February 1, 2023
- James WFlorida26 contributionsA STUNNING piece of beauty and history in TennesseeThought we were going to see… “just rocks”?? We saw a STUNNING piece of beauty and history in Tennessee. Made a memory my wife and I will forever cherish. It’s affordable and fun. Picture buffs will love it. Bring a small lunch and chill at look out mountain. BEWARE of the Gnomes… lol. Staff were friendly, there were 15/20 people there and we felt like the place was ours.We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon!Written March 9, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 27, 2023
- trophywestRedding, California791 contributionsView of 7 States from 1 SpotLovely place with great views. Easy walk. Fair tale scenes for the kids, fun areas to explore, breathtaking views & drop offs. Well worth the time.Visited February 2023Written March 4, 2023
- Babette MPlano, Texas218 contributionsBeautiful views and easy walk!We were anticipating being able to do some hiking here, but this isn't the place for that. Instead we had an easy walk with stunning views! It helped that it was a perfectly clear and beautiful day. You will learn about the history of Rock City and the preservation of that history. The photos we took don't do it justice. I highly recommend you take time to visit in person. This IS something for the entire family, kids and grandparents alike! The downside is that I don't recommend strollers or walkers as there are lots of very narrow areas and steps throughout.Thank you for visiting! We're glad you enjoyed your trip and hope to see you again soon.Written March 9, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written March 8, 2023
- 859TKCincinnati, Ohio872 contributionsA Must SeeStopped there many times as a kid as we made our way back home from FL every year. Years later as an adult I still love it. We were there a few years ago for their Christmas lights and returned this year with friends in early March. You get different experiences in the different seasons. Great views, interesting rock formations and places to relax. Words don't do it justice, you have to check it our for yourselfThank you for visiting! We hope to see you again soon!Written March 14, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written March 11, 2023
- Brianna M13 contributionsPretty views. Fun for the whole familyLoved it. This was perfect for small kids. My kids never complained about being bored. It was an easy walk with so many fun things to see. We spent about 2 hours here. Went during the week and hardly saw other people. Super cool!Visited March 2023Traveled with familyWritten March 19, 2023
- BlondeandOpinionatedAtlanta, Georgia205 contributionsSee ShamRock CitySome friends and I drove up to "Sham"Rock City for the day. Rock City was in full St. Patrick's Day swing, as they had dyed the waterfall green, and had Irish decor, drinks and entertainment throughout the park. The park overall was a very easy walk, as every surface was paved and there were no times where the terrain was difficult. There was so much to see between the waterfall, all the gnomes, all the fun doors, and the fairyland caverns - that we spent about 2.5 hours here, and there was nothing in bloom so I can imagine in the spring/summer we would have spent even more time. There was a fairly decent sized gift shop and opportunities for wine samples from a Georgia Winery. There was also a place you could buy a Geode for $10 and break it open yourself. Overall, very fun place and would recommend to future visitors!Thanks for visiting, Jennifer! We are so glad you enjoyed Shamrock City!Written March 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written March 20, 2023
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Samantha Gaudet
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Nov 2020 • Family
We visited Rock City for the Christmas light display and it was spectacular. We went in the beginning, so we were able to see some of it with daylight and then watched it transform as the sun set. We thought the timed entry was great-We were able to walk the entire light trail without really encountering anyone else along the way. My toddler loved the lights, especially the part synced to music. Overall, we thought was a great, family friendly and COVID safe activity!
Written November 24, 2020
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DanielleIvy
Plainfield, IL68 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We loved our trip to Rock City! Ahead of time, I thought this was going to be overpriced and lame, but we all agreed it was worth the price of admission. The views from Lovers Leap were spectacular, and the rock features and gardens are beautiful. Yes, this is catered to tourists and parts of it are kind of kitschy, but for us that was part of its charm. We really enjoyed hunting for all the gnomes and in Fairyland Caverns, we felt like little kids again. Our lunch at Cafe Seven was awesome and was reasonably priced for lunch at an attraction (we thought priced similarly to any casual sit-down restaurant) and had the added benefit of a great view. We definitely will come back to this and “See Rock City” again!
Written June 12, 2021
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bethoc
Auburn, AL422 contributions
Jul 2020
We had a fabulous time at Rock City Summer 2020. Masks were worn by all attending the attraction and lots of updates were being constructed in and around the place but none interferred with the enjoyment of the experience. We even got the rare opportunity to eat at the rarely open Cafe 7 atop the highest peak of Lookout Mountain! Great views and delicious food! We enjoyed the gem purchase opportunities right outside the cafe area around the gem panning section. I was super glad to see that the old wooden partitions which used to sillouhette the Fairytale Cavern diorammas were removed so it was MUCH easier to get great shots of the inventive scenes within. This is my favorite section and kids love it just as well. I will say that with the social distancing in the primary gift shop it was overcrowded and the line was just WAY too long to wait in so best to shop there FIRST before going into the gardens section. Don't miss the fudge kitchen at the exit- everyone can see how fudge is traditionally made in the old copper Kettle & Marble Table cooling method. See Rock City Today and make memories to last a lifetime.
Written August 16, 2020
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Jrbacon
Nashville, TN214 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Rude employees. They have advertised on visitchattanooga.com (the visitor center for Chatt) a $1 off admission. It states you must print and present at ticket office. The guy refused to honor it saying they don’t take coupons. I then called the visitors center and they said Rock City is the one who submits that to their website. So I went and spoke to another employee who said she won’t accept it but if I wanted TO GO to my hotel (staying at Airbnb) and get a travel host coupon book, they have $1 off in it! How terribly rude customer service. All over $1! It’s overpriced as it is and ran by teenagers. There was no one at the ticket entrance working and people were just walking through! Glad I’m honest even though they were being petty. In this bad economy they should be thankful people are coming in 100 degree weather to this!
Written June 16, 2022
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ctc10s
Dayton, OH228 contributions
Dec 2019
Prices start high and climb quickly. Premium event? Extra charge. Christmas lights / evening? Extra charge. Weekend? Extra charge. Supply and demand, I get it. But it was almost $100 to get our family of four, two of which were kids less than 6 years old, in the door.
Unfortunately, as the price continues to climb, they also close off some attractions due to the number of people in the park. The swinging bridge and the lover's leap viewpoint were two examples that were closed off due to the number of people there when we visited.
This was a fun place to take the kids. Lots to see and do. But its also a tourist trap. Glad to have done it once, but wouldn't return at full peak price.
Unfortunately, as the price continues to climb, they also close off some attractions due to the number of people in the park. The swinging bridge and the lover's leap viewpoint were two examples that were closed off due to the number of people there when we visited.
This was a fun place to take the kids. Lots to see and do. But its also a tourist trap. Glad to have done it once, but wouldn't return at full peak price.
Written March 29, 2020
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Louise texas 16 contributions
Dec 2020
Had pre purchased our tickets for December 20, 2020. We arrived somewhat early and was told we would have to wait until 3:30 the time of the tickets, we went to the ticket office to ask if there was anything we could do about purchasing earlier tickets etc. the BOSS went to speak to the employee OLGA and told her they were not at capacity. However, the rude employee still would not let us in until exactly our time. Every time we would check to see if we could enter she would specifically come and stop us.
Written December 29, 2020
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kiwifsu
Clearwater, FL34 contributions
Oct 2020
We really enjoyed our time at Rock City. The garden and rock formations were really impressive. Unfortunately, it was foggy on the day we came so we weren't able to fully enjoy the views like we would have if it had been a clear day. We probably would have stayed longer but despite this, definitely enjoyed walking through. The Fairyland Caverns are a little odd, could even be creepy for kids and felt like unnecessary filler.
They seemed to be limiting tickets/reservations online so we ended up booking at a time of day that wasn't our first choice-only to find that when we got there, people were in line getting tickets-so it didn't really seem like they were enforcing how many people were going in. It was actually pretty crowded for about the first half of it and we had to consciously spread out to give everyone their space.
They seemed to be limiting tickets/reservations online so we ended up booking at a time of day that wasn't our first choice-only to find that when we got there, people were in line getting tickets-so it didn't really seem like they were enforcing how many people were going in. It was actually pretty crowded for about the first half of it and we had to consciously spread out to give everyone their space.
Written November 10, 2020
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Samantha A
31 contributions
Jun 2021
this is definitely touristy and kid friendly. I did not expect it to be so curated to tourists and paved. the views were wondrous but I felt like it was all too staged for us vs hiking, which is great for dogs, kids, elders. It was also steep price $20 or so to go through the "attraction" which was technically a mountain with paths. Gnome exhibit was a bit weird. Would have liked it to be less music/touristy.
Written June 5, 2021
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Debbie O
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Sep 2022 • Couples
We drove over 2 hrs to see Rock City and when we got there were told it cost $23 00 per person just to see Water Fall and Look Out. The woman in the Gift Shop was very rude to us. As seniors we asked if there was another place to see it and she said, we could try hang gliding. Never will recommend this place. Unfriendly! Over priced! Cheaply made Birdhouses!
Written September 10, 2022
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ADbomtony
New York City, NY162 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Unexpected gem with scenic vistas and waterfall. Easy hike up and down, beautiful gardens along the way.
There are bathrooms and refreshments at the top
Recommend getting advanced tickets if going during the peak season
There are bathrooms and refreshments at the top
Recommend getting advanced tickets if going during the peak season
Written May 2, 2022
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Dnisse82
Palm Beach Gardens, FL86 contributions
I would like to go to Rock City Garden, but also to the enchanted gardens. I was thinking on getting there at 2:30pm and just stay until it gets dark to see the enchanted garden. I know I have to pay for both things, my question is: Can I stay there until it gets dark? Or will they make me leave and re-enter again? Is there a parking fee? Maybe I can leave to get a bite and come back to the enchanted gardens. Any suggestions will be helpful
Timothy T
Nashville, TN292 contributions
No parking fees. They do clear the park before the enchanted lights begin
I am 5'4 an 236lbs. Would i be able to make it threw fat man squeeze an needles eye without getting stuck.?! I remember going when I was little but have not been in 10+ years.
snorkler09
Venice, FL352 contributions
I am 6'2 weigh 270 had no problem
I have a bit a a fear of heights. I can handle standing and looking out, but I can't stand on the edge of something very high ( I won't be looking off the edge). I saw that there is a suspension bridge. Will I have to cross that bridge? Also, do you have to ride the incline train or is it all accessible by walking? Do you have any other info that you think would be helpful for me? Thank you.
Jon L
Decatur, AL77 contributions
There is a solid bridge also so you don’t have to go over the suspension bridge. You don’t really have to get close to many edges for long that I can recall. Also there is a road leading up to their parking lot so you don’t have to go on the incline either. I hope that’s helpful to you and that you have a great visit.
Jenelle P
Bloomington-Normal, IL4 contributions
When do things start blooming at Rock City in the Spring?
Dose the first responder discount a all year round thing or is it just a a once a year thing?
Tys812
Hong Kong59 contributions
I know they offer a military discount, but unsure about a first responders discount.
Huiteen
Singapore19 contributions
is there any company organising tour from Atlanta to rock city ? Can’t seem to find
eljay69
East Windsor, NJ70 contributions
This is a tough question. I personally do not know of any companies in Atlanta that organize/offer a day trip to Rock City. There are companies that offer tours of 4 days or more from Atlanta but they also include visiting multiple sites in multiple cities.
There are sites that you can do research on about taking a bus or possibly an Uber but unfortunately I cannot give you that information here. Good luck getting the additional information you seek. Have fun if/when you get there.
Jim R
Venice, FL
Lookout my pet friendly
Pam P
Winnsboro, LA12 contributions
I saw a man with a dog on a leash in one of my pictures of the trails on Lookout Mountain from my album from our vacation there in June of this year. I believe this might answer your question, but you might also check the Travel Forum for Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN.
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