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Chattanooga, Tennessee: Ruby Falls

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Ruby Falls

Address:
1720 S. Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Directions:
I-24 exit 175. Drive south on Browns Ferry Rd. At the first stoplight turn left onto US-64/41. Drive about one mile. Turn right at the green highway Ruby Falls sign onto Alford Hill Drive. At the stop sign turn left onto Old Wauhachie Pike. At the next stop sign turn right onto Scenic Hwy. Ruby Falls will be up the hill, on the right.
Hours:
Daily 8-8. To avoid crowds, visit early or off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
423-821-2544
Admission:
Adults $23.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Ruby Falls.

Ruby Falls

A 145-foot-tall waterfall under the earth -- dramatically bathed in unnatural light -- is the centerpiece of this classic roadside cave attraction.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [02/16/2020]

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Ruby Falls.

Ruby Falls

Go earlier in the day -- they do tours every ten minutes and there are a lot of people on the weekends. It takes away a bit from the experience.

[Lorren, 11/08/2021]

Ruby Falls chimney.

Ruby Falls

Really easy hike in a cave to an underground waterfall that is a great photo op. Lots of cool history, with a great love story.

[Logan, 08/06/2020]

Formations.

Ruby Falls

It's warm in this cave, so don't overdress. Our guide was very informative and friendly. We took lots of photos, and you will too.

[Bordeauxbarb, 03/10/2019]

Ruby Falls.

Ruby Falls

There's a 2/5 of a mile hike to the falls underground.

[Elizabeth, 07/26/2017]

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