Chattanooga, Tennessee -
Ruby Falls
A towering waterfall under the earth -- dramatically bathed in unnatural light -- is the centerpiece of this cave attraction.
- Address:
- 1720 S. Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
- Directions:
- Near Chattanooga take the I-24 (West) split. Continue on I-24W toward downtown Chattanooga. Take exit 178 (Lookout Mountain-S. Market St.) exit. Take the Lookout Mountain ramp off the exit. Proceed through the next two stop streets to Broad St. Turn Left (south) on Broad St. Proceed to the railroad underpass. Broad St. becomes Hwy 41. Continue on Hwy 41 about a half-mile and take the ramp on the left side of the highway labeled Ruby Falls.
- Phone:
- 423-821-2544
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Ruby Falls This is a truly amazing sight -- one that I will never forget. After about a half mile of walking through underground caverns, you'll be treated to a spectacular sight -- a huge waterfall. Great for all ages. And watch out if you're over 6 feet tall; you'll be doing a lot of ducking. Some of the cave walls get kind of low... [Corey Miller, 01/04/2012]
While the different formations are interesting, I find the whole thing ruined by the colored lights at the falls, as well as the "Yanni"-inspired music they pipe in (insert "ahhhhh!' here). Can we not just appreciate nature's wonders without artificial add-ons?
I found the whole experience disappointing... my advice is to save your money and head straight to Rock City. At least you have a nice view once you finally get to the top of the thing. [Wagner, 02/23/2010]
[RA: This description actually makes Ruby Falls -- a commercial cave promoting its garishly illuminated waterfall -- sound great. Note: Rock City does offer breathtaking natural vista views, but don't let that discourage anyone. Its Fairyland Caverns section is eerily lit to display fluorescent painted characters. Hooray!]
Ruby Falls This is a pretty neat experience -- if you're in town, Ruby Falls is certainly worth the time and money! [Shannon Moore, 01/21/2010]
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