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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 |
*Times listed above are only approximations.
They do not allow for meal times, shopping or
any wait time associated with high volume days.
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 Star Bucks 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 attracion information visit our featured attractions page.
For detailed attraction specific information follow the links below
or
e-mail us if you have additional questions.
Ruby
Falls
Rock
City
Incline Railway
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.
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