Ruby Falls
Waterfall, Scenic Lookout, and Cave
Lookout Valley - Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga
"lighting throughout the caverns"(6 Tips)
"Do the lantern tour at night, awesome!"(2 Tips)
"... but it was flooded. Carlin gave great advice for alternate sight..."(2 Tips)
"Great fun but go in winter or fall when less crowded"(3 Tips)
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Social News NetworkApril 16, 2013This natural attraction is a must for travelers in Chattanooga. Visitors is be wowed by this thundering 145-foot underground waterfall, a wonder located on the scenic Lookout Mountain.Upvote11DownvoteUpvoted Feb 14
Alex GonzalezJuly 28, 2015It's worth seeing Ruby Falls, but sometimes you will feel crowded when large tour groups walk past you. Nevertheless, the lighting throughout the caverns is spectacular and the Falls are beautiful.Upvote7DownvoteUpvoted Feb 21
Gaurav SaxenaSeptember 7, 2015The time you get to spend at the waterfall at the end of the journey is very small (around 5 mins). Lesser on busy days. Make sure you get the perfect pic before they turn of the lights.Upvote7Downvote
Dannielle BrunJuly 23, 2015Amazing. Can't say how awesome this experience was. Come prepared to walk, but you forget that when you see the falls. Nick was a great guide
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Jennifer GoldfarbJanuary 2, 2017If you are there for a natural scene you'll be disappointed. This is very touristy and has been touched too much. Barely any natural formations are still there but The waterfall is beautiful.
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Jim WardOctober 30, 2022I have visited twice: 1976 and 2022. Both times were enjoyable. I recently moved to Knoxville, so I bought an annual pass. Plan to visit a few more times.UpvoteDownvote
Tim EdwardsJuly 21, 2017What's not to like....a cave with a 100 people and water at the end. They even take your picture while you wait for all of your group of 25 or more.UpvoteDownvote
michelleJuly 1, 2017The group consists around 33 pax per tour guide (even for weekdays!). So u won't get to hear much if u are mid to back of the grp. Wish they have smaller grp.UpvoteDownvote
Tina DettlaffMay 20, 2014Stay at the back of the group. You can take pics and not feel rushed. When you get to the falls it goes quick so get your pics right away.UpvoteDownvote
Steve WoodJune 24, 2019The history as to how Ruby Falls was discovered and named is as amazing as the falls themselves! Don’t pass this adventure by.UpvoteDownvote
MiMi StanleyMay 28, 2014The waterfall, Ruby Falls, is breathtaking. Well worth the ticket price. I was moved to tears.UpvoteDownvote- Jennifer GoldfarbJanuary 2, 2017If you are there for a natural scene you'll be disappointed. This is very touristy and has been touched too much. Barely any natural formations are still there but The waterfall is beautiful. $$$$$$$UpvoteDownvote
Andrea JonesSeptember 5, 2013The actual Ruby Falls was impressive, but the rest of the cavern, not so much. Be sure to get Dan as your tour guide! He made it very entertaining!UpvoteDownvote
Linda HayesAugust 11, 2012Martin was our guide and he was wonderful. Enjoyed it very much and had a great time even though it rained cats and dogs.UpvoteDownvote- Paula MillerOctober 24, 2011This was a cool tour. A little disappointed that the tour guide wasn't actually from Tennessee but still good. Do the lantern tour at night, awesome!Upvote2Downvote
Jordan YarbroughAugust 19, 2014Again... BEAUTIFUL!!! I believe everyone should see the beauty that is Ruby Falls!!!
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Jason BradyApril 28, 2012Miss Davis was a great tour guide. She's a stickler for the rules but she has lots of southern charm. Our safety was always her top concern.UpvoteDownvote
Hillbilly Willys Bar-B-QMarch 6, 2017We live in Chattanooga and never get tired of Ruby Falls!! It's amazing!!UpvoteDownvote
SamuelFebruary 16, 2014Please be careful with Georgia mud, some of the cabins are in very steep slopes ...!!!! Great viewUpvoteDownvote
Nikki WardNovember 13, 2012Tour is somewhat rushed, but well worth it. Paths are very easy, so don't worry if you have athsma.Upvote1Downvote
Cynthia SmithSeptember 1, 2014Come early to avoid crowds. But overall, I love this place!UpvoteDownvote
MarkMarch 2, 2013If you can get Andy as your tour guide, you can skip the comedy club that night!Upvote1Downvote
Matt CaseDecember 22, 2012If you're over 6' tall, wear a hat. Helps either warn you forget to duck in the low caverns, or cushion the blow.Upvote1Downvote
Yadira MaganaApril 1, 2016Ruby falls was beautiful the kids enjoyed it, but it was quite touristy.UpvoteDownvote
Anandi SundarJuly 19, 2014Come early in the day to avoid long wait for ticket. The wait for the elevator is hardly 5 mins even during holiday season though!UpvoteDownvote
ArtemMarch 21, 2013Go before they close and you might get a personal tour. Ask about the tornados.UpvoteDownvote
Randy ShawApril 2, 2012Take the lantern tour. It is well worth the $$. The regular tour is too crowdedUpvote2Downvote
Anne MaykaJuly 21, 2013Ciera was a great tour guide. Super fun! I'll do the lantern one in the future!UpvoteDownvote
Will HolmesJuly 18, 2011Awesome experience. Don't touch the cave. It destroys it, and unfortunately much of it is not as spectacular as it used to be.Upvote3Downvote
Joelie HernandezApril 8, 2016Wear some good grip walking shoes because there are many slippery areasUpvoteDownvote
Esther KimMay 28, 2012The underground caverns are beautiful but be wary of Mexican pervs trailing you through the cavern corridorsUpvote2Downvote
Lisa BeckNovember 14, 2012Beautiful waterfall. Be prepared to walk a mile to get there.Upvote1Downvote
Colin LordFebruary 3, 2015If you're claustrophobic, this might not be the attraction for you.UpvoteDownvote
Blake McCauleyApril 5, 2013Keldon is a great tour guide. She doesn't like farters in her cave though.Upvote2Downvote
Susan Mercurio-YatskoAugust 23, 2012Amazing must see waterfall, if you're in the area.Upvote2Downvote- Adrian D.September 5, 2011Came to Ruby Falls but it was flooded. Carlin gave great advice for alternate sight seeing activities, she rocks!UpvoteDownvote
Michelle Bates - PhippsJuly 17, 2013beautiful place to visit, make sure you've got your waling shoes!UpvoteDownvote
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