What To Do On Your Trip To Ruby Falls

One of the oldest and most popular attractions in the Southeast, Ruby Falls is a must-see Chattanooga area highlight. The historic attraction has welcomed millions of guests over its long colorful history, which began in 1928 when founder Leo Lambert and a team of excavators found a breathtaking waterfall located over 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN. Lambert named the falls after his wife, Ruby, and opened the area as a public attraction in 1930. Since then, Ruby Falls has been one of the best Chattanooga attractions for over 85 years. But touring the falls isn't the only thing you can enjoy. Check out the other fun options below.


1. ZIPstream Aerial Adventure

This challenge is made up of suspended obstacle courses built in the trees that include ladders, nets, walkways, bridges, tunnels and zip lines! In addition to the Orange, Green, and Blue Diamond Courses already at ZIPstream, the Tower ZIPRide offers guests a zip line experience without the ropes course elements. That’s 700 feet of roundtrip zipping! The three-sided, 40-foot Climbing Tower is also new onsite, with five routes of varying difficulty. A ZIPstream course gets the adrenaline pumping and allows people to step out of their comfort zone and experience things they never believed they could do. And it’s great fun! 

 

2. Lookout Mountain Tower

Enjoy an unobstructed, panoramic view of the Tennessee River Valley from the top of this 70+ foot tower. User the viewers perched on the tower for a closer view or simply take in the gorgeous scenery with your own two eyes. Free with Ruby Falls admission !

 

3. Fun Forest Playground

This interactive playground offers slides, monkey bars, games, and plenty of places to run, jump, stomp and play. Free with Ruby Falls admission.
 

4. Gemstone Panning

This is an excellent opportunity for you or your children to take part in an interactive geology experiment. Sift through dirt to find semi-precious stones and use the detailed chart to identify your findings. (Additional charges apply.)