FIELD TRIP PLANNING

A field trip to Ruby Falls includes a guided tour hosted by a knowledgeable tour host who will inter-act with your students in showing them various elements of the cavern; explaining how caves are created and the formations of stalactites and stalagmites. There is also opportunity for your class to climb the Lookout Tower for a spectacular view of Chattanooga and the Smoky Mountains, play in the Fun Forest, and eat lunch (with advance reservations) on our weather-proof deck. For an additional fee they may pan for gemstones or have a class photo taken.

Things to Know About School Tours     


Why Come
• It’s the easiest field trip you’ve ever been on!
Click here to see what other teachers are saying.

• We will help you with planning every detail of the trip,
including booking selected other attractions for you.

• It’s educational, fun and affordable.
Only $5.00 for students and $11.50 for chaperones. 

With one teacher for every student admited free.

• We are weatherproof, so your class is never disappointed.
 

• Teachers may bring their families to Ruby Falls for a complimentary visit to “check us out”.

• Educational information is available for the teachers
 

What to Expect
• Each group will have their own tour host who will inter-act with them in making the tour both educational and fun.

• Included at no additional charge are opportunity to climb the Lookout Mountain Tower for a splendid view of Chattanooga and the mountains beyond and our Fun Forest play area (suited to children ages up through around 10 years)

• At additional charge you can pan for gemstones ($3.85)

• Lunch facilities may be available at no cost (with advance reservation).

• Personal Pizza, Hot Dogs or Bagged Sandwiches available

How To Plan
• Educational tours are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm
during the school calendar year for school classes of 15 or more.
We will try to accommodate classes at other times, subject to availability.

• Please plan on a minimum of two hours at Ruby Falls.
The cavern tour covers approximately 4/5 of a mile.
Additional time should be allowed for enjoying our other activities.

• Groups must have advance reservations.

• Please have a final head count on arrival.

• One person must pay for the entire group

• We are conveniently located only minutes from downtown Chattanooga
and from interstates I-24, I-75, and I-59.

• Free on-site parking is available.

 
 
Itinerary Options

The visit to Ruby Falls is complete in itself and many schools visit only Ruby Falls on their trip.
For those who prefer to visit several sites, we offer specially priced packages that include additional attractions.

 
Rates
Ruby Falls
Educational
Lookout Mountain
Attractions
Caves and Critters

Students

$5.00

$15.00
$8.00

Adults

$11.50

$35.00

$14.50
Teachers
1 per 10 Students Free*

1 per 10

Students Free*

1 per 10

Students Free*

Bus Drivers
Free
Free
Free
*Additional Teachers at Adult Rate - Above Rates for School Groups Only


 call (800) 755-7105
Click here to request reservations or here to email a question

Lookout Mountain Attractions

Includes admission to Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway.

  • $15.00 for students
  • $35.00 for chaparones
  • One teacher for every 10 students recieves free admission.
  • Bus drivers are free.

Caves and Critters

Package includes admission to both Ruby Falls and the Chattanooga Nature Center.

  • $8.00 for students
  • $14.50 chaperones.
  • One teacher for every 10 students recieves free admission.

    It includes admission to both Ruby Falls and Chattanooga Nature Center.

Why Ruby Falls?  Let's hear what your fellow educational professionals have had to say:

  • It's easy.  No busy streets to cross, on-site lunch facilities, and a professional staff to assist you with your students:

"We never have any hassles when we bring our class to Ruby Falls. It is totally safe and well organized, with no streets to cross and a pleasant place for lunch. It fits in well with our unit on rocks."
      Third Grade Teacher
     Calhoun Elementary School

"Tour guides were exceptional in working with our students."
      Seventh Grade Teacher
     Hunter Middle School

"The trip was great. Our tour guide was exceptional!! He did an excellent job with the children."
     Sixth Grade Teacher
     Wadsworth Elementary

  • We're Weatherproof.  With the entire trip being indoors, you don't have to worry about rain delays or uncomfortable temperatures.

  • It's affordable.  You don't have to sell wrapping paper for months to pay for a visit.

"Your staff is so friendly. We like your area. You are affordable."
     Fourth Grade Teacher
      Forest Park

  • Most importantly, it's educational.  After all, that's what it is all about.

"A visit to Ruby Falls enhances our study of caves."
      Roswell Street Christian

"Ruby Falls' resource materials are excellent."
     Fourth Grade Teacher
      Forest Park

"The trip to Ruby Falls was a culminating activity for the entire disciplinary unit on oceans.."
      Sixth Grade Teacher
     Cedar Grove Middle School

This is education the way it was meant to be.  So take some time and look at all of the ways that Ruby Falls can turn your next unit into the hands-on educational experience that they will never forget!

- Directions to Ruby Falls -

 Ruby Falls is located on scenic and historic Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
We are 3 hours from The Smoky Mountains, and less than 2 hours from either Atlanta or Nashville.

Conveniently located near interstates I-24, I-75, & I-59. From I-24 take Exit #174 (2.1 miles) or Exit #178 (3.0 miles.) From downtown Chattanooga, take Broad Street (4.0 miles) For detailed driving directions and an area map, please click here.

 
 

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