Explore Chattanooga Summer 2025

Adventures for Every Explorer Ruby Falls cave adventures cater to a variety of interests and schedules. Choose an express Cave Walk to the waterfall with a basic overview of the cave or a specialty tour. During after-hours Lantern Tours on Friday evenings, the cave is illuminated solely by hand-held lanterns, revealing the intricate details of ancient rock forma tions. Early morning Gentle Walking Tours offer a very leisurely pace led by

from limestone excavated during the elevator shaft construction. Zipline through the woods and conquer the 40-foot climbing tower at Ruby Falls’ High Point ZIP Adventure. Eat and Relax Enjoy local craft beer with a flatbread pizza in the historic cas tle’s café, or tuck into the castle’s front porch with a cool lemonade and dessert. Breathe in the beauty of Lookout Mountain and savor the new perspective nature brings. Planning Your Visit Let the mountain draw you in, the cool air revive you, and the waterfall remind you that some of the most spectacular things in life are hidden just beneath the surface—waiting to surprise you. Purchase tickets online in advance at RubyFalls.com, as sum mer tours often sell out quickly, and walk-up tickets are not sold at the park. Learn more and purchase tickets at RubyFalls.com. Tickets $18.95 - $41.95

senior-level guides, allowing ample time for in-depth learning and photography. History enthusiasts can delve into the rich lore of Ruby Falls from its 96-year legacy on the History Tour. Beyond the Cavern See spectacular views of the Cumberland Plateau and Tennes see River from historic Lookout Mountain Tower and Blue Heron Overlook. The tower is part of Ruby Falls Castle, built in 1929

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