Ruby Falls

See the wild side of nature inside Lookout Mountain! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the mountain and explore the cavern trail to the tallest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall and lightshow!

The Cave Walk is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 stairs. Guests should be comfortable walking, standing, and keeping pace with the group for up to 90 minutes. The length of the Cave Walk experience is typically 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on date and time of visit. Value $110.

TN Valley Railroad Train Ride 
Step aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, our most popular Chattanooga train ride and a 65-minute guided experience combining rail travel with behind-the-scenes access. Enjoy live narration, historic bridges and tunnels, a working turntable demonstration, and a guided visit inside our active restoration shop — a rare look at railroad preservation in action.

Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and history or train enthusiasts, this engaging experience offers a memorable introduction to Chattanooga’s railroad heritage without requiring a full-day commitment. Value $110.