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Ruby Falls
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Ruby Falls is a breathtaking underground waterfall located deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. Discovered in 1928, the falls cascade 145 feet through a limestone cavern, illuminated by colored lights. Visitors take a guided elevator descent and walk through the cave's passages, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations before reaching the main chamber. The experience combines natural wonder with a bit of history, as the cave was accidentally found during drilling for a railroad tunnel.
Don't miss
- Witness the 145-foot waterfall illuminated in changing colors
- See the 'Leaning Tower' stalagmite formation in the cave
- Learn about the cave's discovery in 1928 by Leo Lambert
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ruby Falls
You can see Ruby Falls on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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