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Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga

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#3 of 104 in Nature in Tennessee
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Lookout Mountain contains three famous American attractions, even though the view of Chattanooga Valley alone makes visiting this historical mountain ridge worthwhile. This wide plateau has a significant place in history as the site of an alleged Revolutionary War battle and the 1863 Civil War Battle of Lookout Mountain. Now the mountain is used for recreational activities, including rock climbing. The site's most popular attractions are Incline Railway, Ruby Falls, and Rock City. Incline Railway is the steepest passenger railway in the world and has been operating since 1895. Ruby Falls is America's largest underground waterfall at 44m (145 ft), and Rock City features a large outdoor waterfall and Swing-A-Long bridge. Make Lookout Mountain a part of your Chattanooga vacation plans using our Chattanooga online road trip planner .
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  • By russellh627 On February 7, 2018
    we went with some friends that had never been there before. it was just as I remembered and they were really pleased and enjoyed the experiance  more »
  • By Nanalee3 On February 6, 2018
    We waited in line about 1/2 hour for tickets but it was worth the wait! Fabulous light display on trail after trail on Lookout Mountain. Very well run with lots of staff able to guide you and answer a...  more »
  • By tafflondon On February 5, 2018
    A unique country park and landscaped gardens developed in and around the geology of Lookout Mountain. Some of the passages through the rock formations are tight and not suitable for baby carriages or ...  more »
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