About this city
Also known as: The City Above the Clouds
Perched dramatically along the high sandstone brow of Lookout Mountain in the extreme northwestern tip of Georgia within Walker County, this scenic city is an affluent residential and tourist community bordering Tennessee. The mountain mountain ridge played a highly strategic military role during the American Civil War, most notably during the 1863 Battle of Lookout Mountain, historically referred to as the 'Battle Above the Clouds'. In the early 20th century, the city transitioned into a premier natural attraction destination, driven by the discovery of jaw-dropping geological rock formations and deep mountain caverns. Today, the community tightly coordinates a peaceful, high-end mountain residential lifestyle with some of the most famous panoramic nature parks in the country.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
See the massive ancient rock boulders and panoramic views of seven states at Rock City Gardens. Walk the underground cave trails to view the 145-foot subterranean waterfall at nearby Ruby Falls. Ride the historic Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, one of the steepest passenger rail lines in the world.
