1. Ruby Falls
The colorful and romantic spectacle of illuminated Ruby Falls is in such demand, you have to make a reservation to view it on a guided tour. Visitors flock to this attraction less than five miles from Chattanooga because it is the tallest and deepest accessible underground waterfall in the U.S. Begin your adventure by descending 260 feet in a glass-front elevator from Cavern Castle into Lookout Mountain. You’re now in the company of visitors who have been making their way to the waterfall since 1928.
2. Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls is one of the highlights of Great Smoky Mountains National Park that many visitors try to include on their itinerary. Unlike most waterfalls on our recommended list, you hike up 1.3 miles to access Laurel Falls instead of descending into a ravine or gorge. You will be rewarded at the end of your climb by an 80-foot waterfall that sparkles on a sunny day in the mountains.