My husband had never been to Ruby Falls so we went exploring. The site has been around since 1930…read moreand is in great shape! Everything is well maintained and updated. We enjoyed the tour down into the cavern. Our tour guide Michael was funny, easy to understand, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to enjoy his job. Seeing the rock formations and the falls had us in awe of what we saw. It was absolutely beautiful! The video to start and the stories along the way really added to the experience. I appreciated that a sound system had been installed (and well hidden) so we could hear clearly. It was a fun morning!

Ruby Falls has been on my "must see" list for years and every time it pops up in a video on my…read moreinstagram account, I'm more determined to come for a visit. Finally, was able to do it last month. Purchased tickets in advance and showed up with enough time to shop in the gift shop and use the restroom. They have a very nice facility here with plenty of parking, a cafe, a large gift shop, and an observation tower. Spotless inside and well-run. Also, a penny press! Our tour guide, Chuck I believe, was wonderful. Extremely friends and funny and knowledgable about the cave but also about Chattanooga and the surrounding area. They are really doing a lot of tours. Since you walk 0.5 miles to the waterfall underground, it's a bit of a slog to keep getting to the side so groups of 30-40 can go by (tight space). We probably had to do this about 5-6x during our tour. The falls are amazing, but, walking the half mile through the cave and seeing all the other formations was wonderful too. There really are a lot of examples of formations and some unique ones like Angel's Wings, Western Sunset and Leo's Passage. Our group was large, but we had a good time and everyone was polite. The only thing I was disappointed in was that the waterfall wasn't illuminated for us to walk up to it - instead, we walked in in the dark and all crowded around it - so, when the lights came on, I wasn't able to get an approach or long shot of it in full length. They do have first tours of the day and adult-only tours so, if I come back again, I may look into that.

We booked a private tour but in early Oct, there were not a lot of people so nearly every tour I…read moresaw go off was private. Very small groups. Risa's was our guide. She was great. Lots of fun stories. Offered to take our picture in prime spots. Very knowledgeable about the history of the cave. Fun to chat with as well. She was great at answering all of our questions. Our tour included a lantern walk as well which was really cool. Gave a good impression of what early cavers experienced as far as lighting along their journeys inside the cave. This was a small diversion from our route but we are very glad we went.

We missed the 90 minute tour by about 5 minutes, so we did the 45 minute tour with Jay as our…read moreguide. Before the tour you watch a pre recorded video. It's actually worth watching as the employees are featured in the video and the dramatization of situations are pretty funny. I'm pretty sure I said "oh wow" about 40 times and "that's so cool" at least 20 times. If you have any interest/appreciation of nature, the formations in the cave will not disappoint. It will impress you with regard to size, and the huge chandelier and story behind it was very cool. We enjoyed our tour. It was just our little 3 person family so it was like having a private tour. We knew nothing about this cave when we arrived, but we left with a lot of interesting facts. If you're looking for an interesting place to spend an afternoon, I would highly recommend this place!

Beautiful place for a wedding. Attended a wedding and the space was perfect for the ceremony and…read morereception.

I have a feeling that I will be updating Ruby to 5 stars once I attend another event or host one…read moremyself at this newly opened event venue... Great location located between West End and 21st Avenue that is near Vanderbilt and Hillsboro Village. I attended the grand opening party for this unique venue space this week and was thoroughly impressed by the layout as this space is truly convertible with an option to tent the front area, open the floor to ceiling doors to open the main room up, and the back patio that connects to the surrounding deck space. The high alter ceilings (this space was previously a church) add to the ambiance along with the lighting. The representative for Ruby stated that nearly 250 could fit comfortably in the space depending on the furniture layout and event structure. At this fete' there were 6 stations featuring food from local restaurants and catering brands and 2 bar areas that flowed nicely. They also had a band performing during the event which showcased the room's acoustics nicely as well. Ruby would be a great place to host a party, musical showcase, or various other events. i look forward to coming back. TIP: Valet parking is offered at this event venue.

Rock City is a gem! My husband and I were looking for something to do in the Chattanooga area on a…read moreSunday morning, and I'm so glad we decided to explore Rock City. If you've never been, it's kind of like a theme park with some interesting, rock-themed attractions and trails. There's even a kitschy fairy tale cavern, which was so fun to wander through. The view from the top is absolutely gorgeous, and worth the climb! I'm sure it's hard to plan whether it'll be totally clear or not, but we were so glad to be able to see all seven states from Lover's Leap. It was pretty warm when we were there, and we were grateful for the small gift shop and restaurant at the top, so we could grab another water bottle and use the restroom too. Rock City is definitely touristy, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a visit. They utilize dynamic pricing, so if you're planning to visit on a weekday or in off-season, maybe wait to buy your ticket so you can save a few bucks.

I've visited no less than 8 times... seriously! I love this…read moreplace! All the seasons. Summer is nice and warm, and so many ppl, inc tourists- I like to go. I also really enjoy the solitude some times late fall/ winter ... if bundled up' Really love the layout, signage, history. The gnomes :) Oo, and the crystal cavern is gorgeous & the fairytale mother goose diorama thing is awesome/odd/ and we love it! Swinging bridge is wonderful too! We love all of it. Just wish it were open slightly later. Or at least when I have 45 minutes remaining having docents follow us kinda ruining the whole experience. But luckily it wasn't the last time :). Always take guests here. So we'll be back.

Date of Visit: July 1, 2026…read more After driving all day the previous day we were wanting a real good county breakfast. My wife told me she had just the place in mind and I've been there before too (City Cafe). But when we arrived we saw they were permanently closed, dang. I could taste it. Then the wife recommended Puckett's and they are just around the the corner, a short walk. As we walked up on the place I noticed the marque, retro. The inside was bit as well. We were quickly seated and drink orders taken. This was a weekday morning visit so not too busy. Looking over the menu, I may not have looked close enough, I decided on the "Build your own Omelette". Onions, tomatoes and pepper jack cheese. The wife ordered the B&G. I noticed I wasn't asked about my side? I wounded potatoes. Also rye bread with my omelette, hmmm. Our food arrived, all looked good. I saw my order came with what looked like frozen type of potatoes, perfect squares. I was expecting something home cooked, fried potatoes with burnt edges. Flavor. The wife's B&G looked great, two basques and potatoes as well. The omelette was good, plenty of everything and filled. The wife said here B&G was really good and she's a B&G expert. Over all, all was good just disappointed with the potatoes option and no rye toast. Perhaps they could consider fresh cut potatoes along with the frozen type. Also maybe offer some type of toast. Give the place try if your on the square. Peace.

8/10, Good food, good vibe, okay service…read more Tried Puckett's BBQ and overall had a really solid experience. I got the BBQ pork platter and it was delicious, definitely the highlight of the night. The atmosphere was great too. They had live music going, which added a lot to the country vibe and made it a fun place to hang out. Service was okay, nothing bad, but I did have to ask for a refill once or twice. Overall, a good experience and I'd go back!

Darkness. Tight squeezes. Towering underground chambers. Deep canyons. Sheer drop-offs. For 3.5…read morehours, it was just my guide and me exploring the wild side of an underground cave beneath Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. This wasn't a tourist cave tour--it was true wild spelunking that pushed both body and mind. Every twist and turn brought a new challenge as we climbed, crawled, scrambled, and carefully navigated rugged terrain where every step demanded focus. It was exhilarating, physically demanding, and an absolute adrenaline rush from start to finish. The last time I experienced wild caving was at ages 10 and 11 with the Boy Scouts. Back then I was probably half my current weight and a lot smaller! Returning to the underground decades later made this adventure even more rewarding. My guide and I hit it off, and I told him that when he visits family in Eustis, Florida, I'll return the favor by taking him on a kayaking adventure. Life's greatest adventures often begin where most people turn around. I can't wait to find the next wild cave and do it all over again! That cave reminded me that adventure has no age limit--only a willingness to keep exploring.

Truly an amazing and exciting adventure! Raccoon Mountain Caverns provides you with everything you…read moreneed in terms of gear, and guides. Tristan and Emily were our guides and they were absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly helping you get through the challenging parts of the cave with step by step instructions. For the majority i would probably not recommend carrying the following: keys, phones, selfie sticks, backpacks, bags, wallets, loose articles and anything you would be sad to lose. The price and value of this adventure is excellent and that the facilities are attached to a wonderful campground is amazing also. Tip: there is an onsite washer and dryer so you can easily wash your clothes after going through the spelunking and yes you will get dirty. Helmets, gloves, lights And knee pads are provided. 5 stars for Raccoon Mountain Caverns!

Came here the other day. Fun ride, steep incline, would…read morelike it better if they added facts like length of ride, speed, etc to their canned audio rather than asking the driver.. Cool observation area complete with bar, gift shop, pizza place, fudge shop, restrooms and some historical photos: add more photos please. Nice kids working here too ( Catherine Mary at the front/ fudge area, Austin making pizza, and k can't remember her name and have the receipt in the hotel room as I write this...)!

I'm here visiting my wife's side of the family, and she said it was a must that we take this ride…read moreup to Lookout Mountain. I was excited to experience it and bring the children along with us! For the price, I feel like the overall experience could have been a little better. I saw the prices online but must have misread them because I assumed it was $17.99 for adults and $8.00 for children. However, my wife said she paid $80.00 for the four of us. The customer service from Mr. Roger was AMAZING! I really enjoyed how he interacted with everyone, made sure we were watching our steps, and kept us informed along the way. His personality and customer service definitely made the experience a 4-star experience for me! The ride up was nice, and we were able to see so many beautiful homes along the way. The views were absolutely gorgeous! Once we reached the top of the mountain, we went to the observatory deck, where we enjoyed taking in the beautiful city views. Afterward, we left the trolley and took a short walk around the neighborhood. The views on the ride back down were beautiful . The line wasn't long at all, and I loved that the trolleys run every 10 minutes, which makes it convenient when you're ready to head back down. Overall, it was a nice experience, and I'm glad we got to enjoy it as a family. I just wish the price matched the overall experience a little better.

This place is your one stop shop for all things party, hosting, celebrating, remembering. They have…read morea wonderful collection of party items: table settings, napkins, runners, banners, hats/crowns in all kinds of themes: cosmic, beach, baby, rainbow- just to name a few. Need a unique gift you didn't know existed? They have those too. What about cool wrapping paper? Check. Lapel pins? Yep. Unique cards? Yep. Cake toppers? Yes. Cake candles? Oh just wait! Balloons? Yes! Lots of balloons. I've only ordered one balloon bouquet from them but I can't wait to order more. The staff (I've mostly interacted with the mother/daughter duet) is amazing and very helpful. Go check this place out. It will soon be your first stop to creating a unique celebration experience.

Harlan Ruby is a super unique party store. They offer unique party supplies. You will find boutique…read morestyle party accessories here: not what you would buy at your chain stores. I love supporting local businesses. As for the balloons from VroomVroom, these are adorable. They are a splurge. I debated making my own but decided I didn't want the stress and once I looked at the cost of buying supplies I would need and the time I would spend, I decided to just go ahead and place the order since it would be the "wow" factor when people walked into my home for my party on May 1. To have VroomVroom install, your order must be $600 at minimum. I believe I spent around $380 so I didn't go for the install and just picked up my garland - which the owner did carry out to my car for me. It was beautiful and full. It was SO easy to hang. I attached the garland on 2 places on my banister in my foyer. Photos attached. May was definitely a busy time for them and they are booming in business. I went in person to pick out my balloon colors and place my order face to face. I also placed my order weeks in advance because I know the spring is so busy for party vendors. I'm so happy I went for it and ordered these. And the garland lasted for 3 weeks! I then took it down and let a friend use it for a party she hosted. The balloons had gone down some but were still adorable. Now just remember- these balloons were inside, in a climate controlled environment. I'm sure if outside and in extreme temps, they wouldn't last long. But what Balloon would? I will order again for a special occasion and love the backdrop and photo opportunities!

Went to the Murfreesboro Bark Park with two of my friends (Michael and Lauren) and their dogs. Had…read morea great time walking and enjoying nature. The scenery is beautiful with stones river and all of the beautiful landscape. I also love all of the historical markers and signs that tell about the area along the greenway. It's a great little place to enjoy a beautiful place outdoors with your friends

it's a super nice park and my dog chowder loved it because he got to have the zoomies leash freeread more

Fun for the whole family! We had family in town over the holidays so we decided to take them to…read moreChattanooga to see Lookout Mountain. We piled up in two cars and were there within two hours. I came here years ago with my family and from what we remembered, we didn't have to pay a fee to see the attractions. However, we paid ~$25 per adult this time. The fee just gives you access. Just a very short, easy hike and you're at the top of the mountain where lover's leap is. The view is breathtaking. You can even see 7 states from there (see photos). You can take a longer way, by squeezing in through Fat Man Squeeze where you'll see the stunning Ruby Falls and go through a cave where there's more attractions. I recommend doing that to get your money's worth. What's great is they have a stroller and handicap access!

If you're in the neighborhood take the drive to the top. On a clear day the view is incredible.read more