#Ruby Falls Chattanooga

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! Send this to someone you’d like to visit with! ✨

Have you been? 😮 Details here ⬇️ This is the tallest & deepest underground cave waterfall in the U.S. that’s open to the public! 📍Ruby Falls (@rubyfallscave) on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee Growing up in Chattanooga, I visited a few times as a kid but my husband had never been! We went together recently as a #RubyFallsPartner and he thought it was awesome! 🙌🏼 ⌛️THE HISTORY: Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928. Leo named the waterfall and cave after his wife, Ruby, and opened the iconic Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929 ❤️ Now it’s one of the top attractions in the area! 🚗 ADDRESS: 1720 South Scenic Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37409 🕑 HOURS: Open everyday, takes 1-1.25 hours to tour 📌 check this out on your next trip to Chattanooga & stay in a unique treehouse at @treetophideaways - located right behind Ruby Falls! Pro tip: winter is one of the BEST times to go, we only had 1 other person on our tour. In the summer the groups can be 50 people! #rubyfalls #undergroundwaterfall #cavetour #lookoutmountain #chattanooga #chattanoogatn #chattanoogafun

If Ruby Falls is on your list of places to visit in Tennessee, here are some things you should know before you go!! If you have been to Ruby Falls before, what are your thoughts on this iconic Tennessee tourist attraction? 🤔 Send this Reel to someone who needs this info ✅ Follow @ashleyabadventures for more adventure ideas in Tennessee, the Southeast, and beyond 👋

Can you believe this waterfall is in Georgia?! I was in complete awe when I saw it! Anna Ruby Falls is located minutes from Helen in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The paved 0.5 mile trail is absolutely gorgeous. We went after a rainstorm so the water was really flowing! There is a small fee: $5.00 – per person ages 16 & up Free – 15 and under Free – Senior Access & Interagency Pass Holders It's open all year around from 9am-6pm There's no entry after 5pm • • • #georgia #georgiaonmymind #helenga #helengeorgia #northgeorgiamountains #annarubyfalls #annarubyfallsga #waterfalls #wanderlust #travelusa #traveldestinations #discovergeorgia #visitgeorgia #mountaingetaway #roadtrip #roadtripusa

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🌟 Chattanooga is a hidden gem city in Tennessee full of natural & unique attractions! 🏔️ Follow @smoky.mountain.soul for travel ideas in the Smoky Mountains & beyond 🚞 Lookout Mountain Incline Railway @ridetheincline 💦 Ruby Falls @rubyfallscave 🪨 Rock City Gardens @seerockcity 🏡 Paradise Meadows Farm House @paradisemeadows.place 🐠 Tennessee Aquarium @tennesseeaquarium 😢 The Passage “Crying Stairs” 🍪 Little Debbie Park 🥾 Follow for TN waterfalls & hiking near Chattanooga to add to your weekend itinerary! Things to do in Chattanooga | Tennessee vacation ideas | Family Activities in Chattanooga @visitchatt @tnvacation

Traveling to Tennessee? Save this! 🗺 These are the top three destinations we suggest you visit if you're in Chattanooga 🚂 💚 Rock City Gardens 💚 Incline Railway 💚 Ruby Falls 🏔 TIP: Book your tickets online to save time We started off with Rock City Gardens and you'll want to leave yourself at least 2-3 hours to complete it. It opens everyday at 8:30 am and is $28 pp. 🧚🏻 Next, you'll go to the Incline Railway and wait in line to ascend the mountain backwards at a 73 degree slope! It takes about 10 minutes to get to the top and is $15 pp. 🚃 Grab some lunch and then cool off with a walking cave tour at Ruby Falls, $30 pp. The tour lasts about an hour but you definitely want to pre book your tickets for this one and select the time you will arrive! 🎫 🔦 🖼 We conquered all these and even had time to explore the downtown area for street art! This is your sign to visit Tennessee! 💚 Don't forget to follow us for more tips! We love our @awakenflorida bag and take it with us wherever we go! Check out the free festival they are having in Florida the first weekend of December! 🎠 #tennesseeattractions #tennesseethingstodo #chatanooga #rockcitygardens #rubyfalls #inclinerailway #bestwaterfalls #dontgochasingwaterfalls #exploremoreoutdoors #exploreusa #coolthingstodo #travelmore #seetheworld #tnadventures #usatravel

✨Comment “CAVE” for more info! ✨ 🚗 Must-Visit! Family-Friendly Cave & Underground Waterfall Hike! Just 2 hours from Atlanta! 📍 @rubyfallscave is located in Chattanooga and is the perfect day trip from Atlanta! 💦 Ruby Falls is the tallest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States! You are able to take a glass-front elevator 260ft into the heart of Lookout Mountain and hike through the cave on a guided tour to the falls. The hike takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes and is very kid-friendly! I would recommend a hiking backpack or baby carrier for little ones however. 🥾 Historic Ruby Falls Cave is an estimated 30 million years old and Ruby Falls was discovered in 1928 by Leo Lambert. You get to learn all about how he discovered Ruby Falls and all the different cave formations throughout the cave on your journey! 🏰 Historic Ruby Falls Castle was built using the limestone removed during the excavation of the elevator shaft! You can actually dine inside the Castle Cafe and my 3yo daughter LOVED that we had lunch inside a castle! ⛰️ Don’t miss the The Blue Heron and historic Lookout Mountain Tower overlooks while you’re there! The views are breathtaking! 🎟️ You can comment “CAVE” below and I’ll send you the link to purchase tickets! I highly recommend booking your tickets in advance as the cave tours do fill up! #rubyfallscave #chattanooga #daytrip #atlantaparents #atlanta

Have you been to Chattanooga, Tennessee? It’s such a fun and outdoorsy city- with some of the most beautiful scenery!    here’s 5 amazing things to check out on your next trip to the “Scenic City”:   👀Ruby Falls (@rubyfallscave) is the tallest underground cave waterfall open to the public in the US! Tickets range from $16 (Child) to $27 (Adult). Great for date nights, families, and solo travelers!   🗿the sculpture fields (@sculpturefields) is a perfect place to walk around- especially for those looking to make a quick Chattanooga pit stop! This public park is right off the interstate and features over 50 sculptures from all over the world!   💐the Chattanooga market (@chattamarket) is the largest farmers & artists market in the region!
With various events, check out their page for all the details- which depends on what month you’re visiting Chattanooga!   🏞️for a HIGH THRILLS experience- definitely check out white water rafting on the Ocoee river! Just a short drive from Chattanooga, the Ocoee is a thrilling way to spend a day with friends and beautiful views 😍 There are various white water rafting groups you can book a trip with- featured in this video is @Aceocoeeadventures !   🎠Coolidge Park is a must visit for anyone in Chattanooga- walk on this historic Walnut Street Bridge, paddle down the Tennessee River, hang out and have a picnic in the large green spaces, play in the Fountain, or ride the Coolidge Park carousel! There are many places to grab food around Coolidge Park too!    ⬇️There are so many things to do in Chattanooga, it was so hard to choose just 5! Which activity would you do first?    #chattanooga #chattanoogatennessee #chattanoogathingstodo #tennessee #thingstodointennessee

If you’ve done these, what’s your fave? ✨🙌🏼 I visited all of these popular cave tours in the past year and each is unique in their own way! I have to say the Lost Sea is my top pick 😍 📌Note: these are just a few highly commercialized cave tours that you can find on Google. Tennessee is home to the most caves out of any US state (over 10,000+) but most are private or require permits. 📍The Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater, TN - just over an hour from Chattanooga. - What makes it cool: You can ride a boat in a cave and see the largest underground lake in the US 🚤 lots of great history too! - Con: This tour may not be suitable for those with mobility issues as it is very steep. 📍The Caverns in Pelham, TN - one hour from Chattanooga (not to be confused with Cumberland Caverns) - What makes it cool: Part of it is an underground live music venue & you can see a concert in a cave 🎶 it’s awesome! - Con: I haven’t done their actual cave tour, just went for a concert so not sure how that part is. 📍Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain - short drive from downtown Chattanooga. - What makes it cool: You can see the tallest & deepest cave waterfall in the US 💦 - Cons: It’s the most popular on this list, but many people are divided on their opinions of it. 📍Raccoon Mountain Caverns - short drive from downtown Chattanooga. - What makes it cool: It’s one of the most geologically active cave tours in the South, you might see salamanders & other cave critters 🦎 - Cons: Not suitable for young children and the property could use some TLC as it’s very outdated. 💭 Anyone else been to all of these?! What should we do next? #cavetour #chattanooga #thelostsea #thecaverns #rubyfalls #raccoonmountain

📌Save this post for your summer travels: Here’s how to spend a weekend and plan your @tnvacation in Chattanooga (day one) Day one: Explore Lookout Mountain which is home to several unique activities such as: 1. Start off exploring @seerockcity It features enchanted trails with beautiful gardens, unique rock formations, and a swing-a-long bridge with epic views! 2. Rock City also has a breathtaking waterfall & a lookout with scenic views of seven states and secret doors with passages that lead to the fairyland caverns! The cost is $27/adult. Next take an elevator 260 below ground to see the stunning @rubyfallscave which is a 145-foot underground waterfall (the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the us). The cost is $26/adult. The falls were discovered in 1928 by Leo Lambert and named after his wife, Ruby. 3. 🚃Finally, brace yourself as you hop on the @ridetheincline railway—one of the steepest passenger railways in the world with an incline of 72.7%! It offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The cost is $15/adult. ✨Follow for more family friendly travel ideas @smoretimetogether #visitchattanooga #onlyintennessee #rockcitygardens #rubyfalls #tennesseevacation

Have you been? Details here This is the tallest & deepest underground cave waterfall in the U.S. that’s open to the public! 📍Ruby Falls (@rubyfallscave) on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN THE HISTORY: Ruby Falls was accidentally discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928. Leo named the waterfall and cave after his wife, Ruby, and opened the iconic Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929 Now it’s one of the top attractions in the area! ADDRESS: 1720 South Scenic Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37409 HOURS: Open everyday, takes 1-1.25 hours to tour check this out on your next trip #rubyfalls #undergroundwaterfall #cavetour #lookoutmountain #chattanooga #chattanoogatn #chattanoogafun #tennessee