The gardens are gorgeous, and the natural rock formations are a sight to see. Once sideways, I had plenty of space, however. The other part is owed to the fact that there are fairies inside. Get the inside scoop on special events, promotions, & discounts happening at Rock City. Very tranquil and well maintained. Bring a bit of Rock City magic into your own garden or home with a Rock City birdhouse or accessory. On a clear day, while standing on Lover’s Leap, you can see seven states from the top of Rock City. I never expected to come across an entrance to a cave at the TOP of a mountain, and that’s part of this place’s charm. Take Scenic Hwy as alternate route. Reserved admission times available online now! (article coming soon), Your email address will not be published. Situated just atop High Falls on the jut of rock protruding out from the side of Lookout Mountain, Lover’s Leap is perhaps the most famous landmark at Rock City Gardens. It felt more like a date with my wife. The festival also includes live Irish music, Irish jig lessons, dance performances, costumed characters, Irish food, and specialty beer. It turns out the mountain is a lot larger than I thought. It's the best place in the entire world. Rock City is home to the legendary "See 7 States" view, 1700 feet above sea level. There are a couple of very narrow rock crevices that are made for people to squeeze through, and these might worry someone who is claustrophobic. You’ll reach Lover’s Leap after leaving High Falls, where the mid-level waterfall-viewing platform ascends to a wider observation deck on the outcrop of rock directly above the gushing waters. Rock City is one of the best attractions in Chattanooga, TN? 10 Best Things to See in Rock City on Lookout Mountain Near Chattanooga. Fall in Tennessee Road Trip Itinerary – the... Best Clearwater Beach Hotels Near Pier 60 –... 15 Best Universal CityWalk Orlando Restaurants & Bars... Cinque Terre Beaches Guide – the 10 Best... Cinque Terre Restaurants – Eat in a Castle... 20 Best Free Things to Do in Jacksonville... 25 Dazzling Photos of the Most Beautiful Places... 30 Photos of the Most Amazingly Beautiful Places... Semuc Champey – 10 Things You Don’t Know... Beachfront Hotels in Boracay – the Best Resorts... Boracay Activities Guide – the 20+ Best Things... 50 Free and Fun Things to do in Helen Georgia, 25 Dazzling Photos of the Most Beautiful Places in Indonesia, Fall in Tennessee Road Trip Itinerary – the Best Parks, Cities, Streets, & Festivals to See Fall Foliage in Tennessee, Free and Fun Things to do in Mount Dora Florida – Lighthouse, Lake, Shops, Restaurants, and Events, Best Clearwater Beach Hotels Near Pier 60 – Where to Stay Oceanfront with Private Balconies (A Comparison Guide), 15 Best Universal CityWalk Orlando Restaurants & Bars for Food, Drinks, & Desserts, Our Review of The Reef – Best St Augustine Restaurant on the Water, Semuc Champey – 10 Things You Don’t Know About the Tiered Turquoise Pools and Underground Caves of Semuc Champey Guatemala, Kuranda Scenic Railway Review – Riding the Rainforest Waterfall Train from Cairns to Kuranda, Barron Falls – Stunning Waterfall Deep in the Australian Rainforest, Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – Riding a Glass-Bottom Gondola over a Waterfall, Searching for Jaguars — Belize Jungle Top Ten featuring the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve, Cinque Terre Beaches Guide – the 10 Best Beaches in Cinque Terre, Cinque Terre Restaurants – Eat in a Castle by the Sea & Other Favorites. It’s one of my favorite waterfalls in the world.

Only six miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is 1700 feet above sea level, with a 100-foot waterfall that cascades down the mountain, and the famous Swing-A-Long bridge that spans nearly 200 feet. I don’t know why squeezing my tiny body through tiny spaces is so much fun for me, but I find it absolutely thrilling. It’s that magical. Experience the magic of Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village, visit one of our regional gift shops and dine at the Big Rock Grill.

So technically, the park is indeed in the state of Georgia.

The Rock gardens showcases the creativity of the human mind.

To reach the waterfall, you’ll have to traverse the Swing-a-Long Bridge. This wibbly, wobbly, suspension bridge spans nearly 200 feet and sways with your steps as you trod across it.

A Cherokee legend tells the tale of two young lovers from feuding tribes. The entirety of Rock City, including its gorgeous High Falls waterfall, sits at the very top of Lookout Mountain, but another stunning waterfall flows hidden underground in a cave located more than 1,120 feet beneath that very same mountain. In this delightful little tunnel, colored windows cast a rainbow of colors on the opposite wall, making you wonder if unicorns will soon come galloping down the beaming lights before disappearing into a glittery puff of soft clouds and twinkling stars.

See what's in bloom this season at Rock City. Some of Rock City's other features include Lover's Leap where you can "See Seven States", Café 7 dining on the terraces at Lover's Leap, and the Fairyland Caverns. Artist.

As your journey comes to an end, you'll delight in Fairyland Caverns which holds hand-crafted, larger than life dioramas of classic childhood fairy tales rendered in retro glowing paints.