Ruby Falls Cave

Availability is limited and tours sell out quickly.

Ruby falls cave.

Lambert named the falls after his wife ruby and opened the chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929. Ruby falls cave has been developed as well. In response to covid 19 ruby falls a reduced number of tickets are available daily and a face covering is required for ages two and older. Ruby falls is the nation s tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public.

However during the current pandemic i would not recommend anyone do this tour. Ruby falls cave features many of the more well known types of cave formations or speleothems including stalactites and stalagmites columns drapery and flowstone. The breathtaking falls were accidentally discovered by leo lambert in 1928 deep within lookout mountain in chattanooga tennessee. You will find yourself inside confined space with way too many people for way too long of time.

Cave adventures are by reservation only and tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase. They were one of the first commercial caves with electric lighting that has since been transformed into solar powered led lights. The rock removed from the elevator shaft was used to build a replica 15th century castle called.

The 18 high ceiling passage was dug out into cobblestone walking passage. Ruby falls cave is the upper of the two and contains a variety of geological formations and curiosities that lookout mountain cave does not have. If your plans change you may reschedule your visit.