Plan Your Visit
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Lookout Mountain Attractions are: Visit the Featured Attractions Page
Follow the links below for more information about these remarkable attractions |
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Hours of Operation
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Prices
Attraction |
Adults |
Children(ages 3-12, 2 and under are free) |
| ***The Incline Railway is closed for maintenance through early March 2012. Incline Railway and Triple Play Combo tickets are unavailable at this time. *** | ||
| Discount- Triple Play All 3 Attractions |
$45.90 (save $5.00) |
$23.90 (save $4.00) |
| Incline Railway | $14.00 | $7.00 |
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Ruby Falls |
$17.95 |
$9.95 |
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Rock City |
$18.95 |
$10.95 |
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Parking and Directions
Parking is free at Rock City and Ruby Falls. There is a small parking charge at both the Top and Bottom Stations of the Incline Railway which is strictly enforced daily.
The Lookout Mountain Attractions are located just minutes from downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each attraction is only a few miles from the others, with the longest distance (5 miles) being between Ruby Falls and Rock City. The Incline Railway is located between the other 2 attractions.
The Lookout Mountain Attractions are only 3 hours from the Smoky Mountains, and about 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham. They are conveniently located near interstates I-24, I-75, & I-59.
For detailed driving directions and an area map, please visit the directions page.
FAQ's
- How much time to allow?
- What should I wear?
- How much walking?
- Stroller and Handicap Accessibility
- Is there food at the Attractions?
- Pet Policies
- Groups
- Attraction-Specific Information
- Information About Chattanooga
How much time to allow?
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Approximate Time to Allow Per Attraction* |
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Ruby Falls |
1.5 – 2 hours |
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Rock City |
1.5 – 2 hours |
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Incline Railway |
1 hour |
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*Times listed above are only approximations. They do not allow for meal times, shopping or any wait time associated with high volume days. |
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What should I wear?
It is suggested to wear weather appropriate clothing when visiting the Lookout Mountain Attractions. Most importantly, comfortable walking shoes.
- Rock City - Is an outdoor attraction but is on top of the mountain. The temperature is generally just a few degrees cooler than in the valley.
- Ruby Falls - The Ruby Falls cave had a standard temperature of 60 degrees but due to the high humidity it feels more like 70 degrees year round. The observation tower and playground are outdoors.
- Incline Railway - The train itself is enclosed, but the observation towers on top of the mountain are outside and are generally a few degrees cooler than the valley below.
How Much Walking?
- Ruby Falls - The Ruby Falls trail is a little less than 1 mile combined in and out. There are 30-35 stairs on the trail that come in sets of 4 and 5. The tour to Ruby Falls is guided and must be done with a group.
- Rock City - The Rock City trail is a little under a mile in total. There are stairs throughout the trail. The Rock City tour is self guided and done at ones own pace.
- Incline Railway - The Incline itself is a ride, although you will have to climb stairs for the observation towers. Civil War points of note Battles for Chattanooga and Point Park are only a 3 block walk from the top station.
Stroller and Handicap Accessibility?
- Ruby Falls
- Strollers: Due to some narrow passages, strollers are not allowed inside Ruby Falls' cave. We recommend bringing an infant backpack or even better a front carrier.
- Handicap Accessibility: Ruby Falls' main building is fully handicap accessible. Regretfully, the cave tour is not wheelchair accessible due to some narrow passages and stairs.
- Rock City
- Strollers: Due to some narrow passages along Rock City's trail, strollers are not allowed. We recommend bringing an infant backpack.
- Handicap Accessibility: Rock City is partially handicap accessible. Improvements to Gardens Gateway and our newly developed Legacy Lane allows our guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to enjoy a handicap accessible trail to the overlook at Lover's Leap for the 7 states view. Round trip distance is about 1/2 mile.
- Incline Railway
- Strollers: Incline Railway allows the umbrella-type strollers on the cars, but only folded up and carried onboard.
- Handicap Accessibility: Both the Incline Railway's Top and Bottoms Stations are fully wheelchair accessible but the cars are not. A folding wheelchair is allowed on the Incline train, but the person must be able to step onto the car.
Is food available at the Lookout Mountain Attractions?
- Rock City
- Rock City offers several dining options. Year round food is available at the Big Rock Grille which offers short order style dining. The Cliff Terrace offers Pizza.
- There are also many snack options also on the trail that include but are not limited to Dip-N-Dots Ice Cream, a variety of candy, and home made Rock City fudge.
- Rock City also offers a full service Starbucks at the Cornerstone Station.
- Ruby Falls
- The Ruby Falls Coffee shop is open year round. It offers deli sandwiches and personal pizzas.
- From March- October the Fun Forest grille is open on the Ruby Falls Deck. It offers short order style food and a covered dining area with a view.
- Incline Railway
- The Incline’s top station offers Pizza.
- The bottom station has an Ice Cream Shop
Pet Policies?
- Rock City allows dogs on a leash.
- Ruby Falls does not allow pets but has a kennel available with a deposit.
- The Incline Railway does not allow pets.
Group & Educational Tours
All three of the Lookout Mountain Attractions offer Group discounts and educational tours.
For more information visit our groups page.
Attraction-Specific Information
For general attraction information visit our featured attractions page.
For detailed attraction specific information follow the links below or contact us if you have additional questions.
More Information on Chattanooga
The Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau's web site ChattanoogaFun.com is an excellent source for information on Chattanooga and the surrounding area. It provides information on area hotels, restaurants and attractions.
