The ride is long and slow enough to enjoy the scenery. I was not expecting the height at the top of the mountain, very very steep!! My knees were shaking. But the view from up top was breathtaking! So worth the time and money. My husband loved the wall inside of the shop showing the old trains. Even my two teenage kids were impressed and really enjoyed it.

Very neat ride. Sat in the front row to get the effects of the railway incline. The view of the city at the top was awesome.

This is a must do.....The staff was so kind and helpful and you can spend 3 or 4 hours and see quite a bit.The staff are really wiping down the tram car both directions, which was much appreciated.Its affordable and a really relaxing time.

Definitely a fun place to visit. The views are amazing. The ride is certainly unique. The only downside was that there wasnt much to do at the top. There was a gift shop that also sells snacks and an observation area for taking in the scenery.

The views and riding the Incline Railway was amazing!! At the top, it wasnt communicated well where everything was. Make sure to walk around the neighborhood at the top, and see the sites. The battlefield, the historic houses, etc. I believe the See 7 States view is up there as well.

Fun ride on the train, steep wasnt the word for it. Great view. Other than that, not much to do. Not enough historical information at the station. You have to go to the park to get that. Doesnt tell you that or provide maps or signs or trams to other locations. Better off driving the hill. I will say the rail staff were courteous and professional. A big ok.

Really amazing views! It was nice to try during our first time in the area. The view from the observation area was really awesome too! I was disappointed that a lot of the local parks were closed. I would have given 5 stars if the employees were wearing their masks properly. Management needs to check on this.

Neat little train ride. They had good candy and treats on the top stop. It was neat looking down riding on it.

Amazing views are what you come for when riding the incline.Once at the top there are some historical facts to review, a beautiful neighborhood to roam, and Point Park (which is an additional charge to get into).

Amazing ride. Spectacular views. Gift shop at the top has something for everyone. Must ride and experience it for yourself.

The staff was very welcoming and did a great job of making sure every one had a good experience. Recommend getting a ticket a head of time. You will need a mask during the ride and there is no air conditioning so make sure the mask isnt too thick. You sit at a distance from others during the ride. There is an audio recording of the history of the incline and the safety updates. There is more history at the top and a great viewing platform!

This place was super cute amd supposed us quite pleasantly with their smoked wings! Vanilla pudding made from scratch was a wonderful treat! A cute place to visit and grab a beer and treat!

Very cool way to go straight up Lookout Mountain! The view is beautiful. The engineer provides historical info. It truly is an engineering marvel. Once you reach the top, you are 3 miles from Rock City--with no taxis. Point Park, only 3 blocks away, is closed due to COVID-19.

Pretty fun. We LOVE the new cars with narration and wrap-around top windows. A definite improvement!

Nice way to spend a few hours..this is an amazing engineering feat..we enjoyed the ride and walked around the area. Beautiful stately old homes..the fort was closed on this trip but we did enjoy the trip

Dude! What a wild ride. View was amazing and for someone who is afraid of heights, this was very easy to do. The cars are on a 45° so that in its self is crazy.

Very cool train ride and viewing deck at the top. If the park at the top was open I would say its worth the cost so go early so you can take advantage of everything at the top. We got our tickets for $10.00 a piece since it was an anniversary of the train. (normally 15.00)

There wasnt much to it... but the experience is worth doing at least once. It was over cast the day we went, so the views were less than spectacular.

This is a definite spot to go visit. I got my tickets online ahead of time because it was by appointment. The staff was very friendly. They made sure to keep the social distancing and sanitized between each ride. The view is amazing.

So very historical and the ride is incredible. The views are spectacular, staff very professional and friendly.

Very informative and interesting! I loved the incline and the spectacular views!

One mile trip up the mountain in a train car. Amazing views and you can visit the battlegrounds while up there. Train cars run every 20 mins so you can take your time exploring!

It was ok. The kids liked the ride. Once you get to the top, there is a little building with a gift shop and place to eat food then you can leave out of that door and walk 5 minutes to the park up on the mountain but the park was closed when we went so to me there really wasnt much to do. The highlight of the attraction is simply the ride up and down

I really enjoyed this Railway. It has great views and a few restaurants within walking distance.

With new cars installed in March 2020, the experience is better than ever. Spacious new cars with comfortable seating and a view that is simply breathtaking. While there dont miss Rock City and Ruby Falls.

Interesting part of history. The ride was fun and a little scary. The view was beautiful when you got to the top. The pictures and captions of the rail being built and used was my favorite part.

Great spot to check out either vacationing or resident of the area. Staff was helpful and nice, with the view being breath taking!

Lookout Mountain incline Railway is very beautiful. The incline railway runs up lookup Mountain In Chattanooga it is the America’s most amazing mile. It is more than 100 years old and powered by 100 horsepower.

This was a very cool experience. I dont recommend it for anyone afraid of heights. We walked around and explored. Then bought goodies in the shop.

Beautiful view and you can stay as long as you want at the top station. Not crowded during the week.

Nice ride up the mountain. Great views.

It was a really cool experience. The staff did a great job social distancing and keeping things clean.The reason its only 4 stars is it felt a little pricey for a 10 minute trip up and back. The view was gorgeous but you could have driven to the top of the mountian. So overall fun but overpriced.

A unique trip up the mountain to the Lookout Mountain area, and it was even informative. The employees were polite and the gift shop had some really cool items for purchase good. The gift shop on Lookout Mountain have a good selection of food, candy, and gifts as well.

The incline ride is fascinating. The view from top is spectacular. Do wish the had sign at top pointing to each state.

This was our second trip to the Incline. The first time it was just myself and my husband. This time we had our daughter and two young grandchildren. It was a great experience for us all while riding the Incline. I would not recommend this attraction if the wait time is long and you have young children. They were hot and became irritable while waiting. The sign to descend down said a 40 minute to 1 hour wait but it was way over an hour. They really should come up with a better way to board people going down. 2 cars/2 lines to descend. Take a gamble and pick a line because people who got in the other line after us went down before us. Great views from the top from observation deck. They also have food and gift shop at top. Parking is $2. Would definitely go again if our grandchildren are not with us.

The new cars are a must see! They are modern, stylish and comfortable.

A must in Chattanooga! Great view and wonderful things to do like the Lookout Point park at the top of the mountain. One of the best views Ive seen.

The waits were rather long. I would avoid the weekends/holidays if possible. The first try was on a Saturday and quite hot and was a 2 hour wait up and an hour and half to come back down. The next time we went was about a 30 min wait for both trips.The windows on the train car was cloudy so you were not able to see out them very well and the trees overhanging the tracks further blocked the view. But it was a nice 10 min ride.We went and looked in the machine room and the little gift shop, and because we didnt want to only be up at the 10 min for all the time we waited, we ended up walking the few blocks to the Battle of Chattanooga museum then went back in line.Cooler weather would make th experience better. It was really hot and there wasnt much breeze. Over all it is worth doing once and you will enjoy the view. Even though the views from rock city, I personally believe are better and a more enjoyable experience.

What an incredible experience me being a roofer I would not think Id be getting high anxiety but I could since that others were having more anxiety than myself comforting me in my courageous moments this is a easy ride up the hill rather than drive highly recommended if youre not one for driving on mountains this is a steep incline and the steepest incline railway in the world

If you are afraid of heights I would not recommend. The train going up to the mountain is extremely slow. The height of the mountain is twice as tall as the Empire state building. Be ready to see the most beautiful scene and experience some fresh air. The ride down is also slow and steady. I did not look down honestly but I know it was beautiful. You will enjoy. You can buy souvenir there of course.

It was so much fun to be able to go up the mountain in a rail car! The ride was a lot smoother than I was anticipating! At the top of the mountain, there are several observation areas and you can also see the engine for the pulley system that the railway uses. You can also leave the building and walk around Lookout Mountain. Theres a Confederate war site just a short walk away.

Due to COVID, you have to purchase your tickets in advanced. You do still have to take your computer printout to the ticket window to get the actual tickets. The waiting area is outdoors, with industrial fans to cool; however there are people walking up and playing in front of the fans. If youre germ conscious, keep your mask on outside too. We parked a few blocks away because the parking lot is easy to pass. On the way up the mountain, they did a good job of social distancing the riders. The train is EXTREMELY hot, as we rode on a 90° day. There are only two windows front and back to keep the car ventilated. The view at the top was beautiful! Hang on to your tickets though, there is another piece that is needed for the return trip back down the mountain, that was never said and a few people had thrown their tickets away. On the way back down, the car was a bit more crowded and my party of three voluntarily got off to wait for the next train. As others have mentioned, the view on the way up is of peoples yards and shrubbery. The area itself is not touristy at all and is more like finding something neat in your neighbors yard. Four stars for the experience, but I wouldnt do it again.

This is very very beautiful place too look out..... Can see 5 states from here on a clear day! Goes 1 mile up! The staffs very friendly and helpful! Cost is very fair! Thanks lookout mountain!

Cool experience you have to do at least once.

A simple ride up the side of the mountain on a rail to a gift shop. You have a one way view looking over the countryside. Then back down the rail. Make sure you get pay for a parking ticket. It is not clearly stated that you must pay to park. Will not go again.

Scary! But very cool elevation. I recommend you try it unless youre afraid of heights.

Awesome views. Clean...good safety measures

This train provides you with a very unique and amazing experience. There is an ice cream shop at the bottom stop and the ice cream was very yummy. At the top station you can visit the gift shop and see the view. Each trip takes around 10 minutes. Inside the train there is no air conditioning so that was a bit annoying as we visited in July.

Great view, inexpensive, and relaxing ride. Be sure to check out the observation point at the top station to view the city down below for a beautiful sight.

Its a mile long trip straight up a mountain...we had a great time...I would do it again...gotta sit in front on the back down...

Breath taking views, inexpensive ride this place is must! I loved the incline train ride.

Beautiful view, but the wait was over an hour and a half. I heard someone say that the day we went happened to be the busiest theyve ever had, and they were not expecting it to be so busy. On the bright side the line was in the shade and they had lots of fans to keep air circulating. We would probably do it again if the line wasnt as long, it was worth the wait. Seriously breathtaking.

Very cool ! Enjoyed the Unique experience , history and the beautiful day . It was very busy because it was spring break. But the employees kept the lines moving smoothly . They also have snacks and food available at the top. When you purchase your ticket at the gate they will offer you all three park tickets. Ruby Falls Lookout Mountain and the Incline Railway. It’s a go ahead and get them all because you can save a lot of time and it’s a little cheaper.

View was gorgeous. Staff was nice. But beware parking is not ran by company and you have to pay for it. Parking is only $2 but the attendee who monitors the parking is rude and a crook. We wanted to see if Railway was still open before we paid for parking. Went to the ticket booth and was only there 3 min. When I went back to pay for the parking, the guy was finishing giving me a ticket for $12 and told me he didnt know when we got there. But watched us the entire time and nodded at my wife when she got out of the vehicle. He was rude when I explained to him I was seeing if they were open first and said Lookout Railway dosent own or control the parking. REALLY

I had a great time with my son. the area was very beautiful and we came at the right time when it wasnt hot or cold. cant wait to come back

Its an interesting ride up the mountain, but its quite expensive for the 10 to 15 minutes to get up or down. Tickets are for two way travel, so you do get to ride twice. The real highlight of the trip up the mountain is going to Point Park, a National Battlegrounds park run by the National Park Service. Its a short walk from the railway station at the top of the mountain. The views are great.

The ride was fun, kids loved it. Only giving it 3 stars because we reserved tickets two days in advance and when it was time to board, they tell us we have to wait 30 mins because they oversold the time we reserved.

This place was beautiful and inexspensive just plan ahead and get your tickets beforehand also parking is 2 dollars

What a great experience this was! Only a mile but 72 % going up was great! You go really slow and if you afraid like my mom is for heights, no worries its in between the threes and rock. So you only see the vieu from up top. They have a little store where you can buy souvenirs and drink and buy food.

The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway offers a scenic trip from Lookout Mountain to Point Park which overlooks historic Chattanooga and the Tennessee River. I purchased a roundtrip ticket for $15.00. The trip down and back was less than an hour. Id recommend this for families. Kids will love it. They have a great gift shop and be prepared to buy a photo package of your group at the end. I gave it a 3 star rating because it was not height friendly. Im 57 and my guest was over 6 tall and we had to sit in separate seats so that our knees were pointed toward the aisle. Also a few guests had problems maneuvering up and down the aisle due to the incline. Not a good choice for the physically challenged or elderly with canes. The picture taken was in late April with intermittent rain throughout the day. Overall a good experience. Would definitely recommend to history enthusiasts.

Fun. Slow. A little scary, but a few mins to get down. If youre in the area come and see it, but dont go out of your way. Family enjoyed it, but theres not much else to do, except s gift shop.

If youre planning to visit Tennessee, this is a must see attraction. Better to get tickets online

I had a lot of fun riding the Railway. I knew it would be steep but gosh you can feel the incline as soon as you step foot onto the cart. I loved the upper observation deck. It gives a great view of the city down below and you can see some of the actual track that you go down.

I have been here at least 5 times. My favorite place for some fresh air and beautiful views. It’s such a great place to clear your head. This never gets old.

The view on the railway and at the top were fantastic, but the rail cart was old, smelly and has no air conditioning. The recorded information that plays on the ride mentioned that the cables are replaced every 3 years. They really should invest on also replacing the rail carts themselves. The picture on the website that shows a bit of the inside of the cart during a ride up the mountain is incredibly deceiving and I was pretty disappointed when getting inside. Still worth the trip for the view, though!

It might be a 4 minute ride, but the incline had me anticipating the drop..The view at that moment when you almost hit the top is unreal Good vibes, amazing scene

A great experience with the worlds steepest passenger railway. But time consuming to get boarding and come down from top but worth trying it. If it is on a holiday, you may need more than 2 hours. $2 s for parking and all facilities are included.

Ride up and down is a neat experience. Lines were long. View from observation decks beautiful. Expect to spend at least 2 hours here, most of that time in line. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Our senior adult GROUPS always enjoy this Incline Railroad portion of Lookout Mountain attractions. We trio the experience with Rock City and Ruby Falls, which ends up being a lot!

Its a tram. As far as trams go, this one is pretty cool. Staff was great.

We visited the incline the other day as part of the combo packageIt was the third and final stop. We started at the top. There is not much there..gift shop, fudge counter. We arrived around 1 p.m. on a Thursday and were able to get on the first railway (two railways running 15 minutes apart). My girls and I enjoyed the very steep (72 degree angle) ride down. We got some ice cream, (there are some restaurants, and might be other things, but we were too tired to explore) then went right back up. It was weird going backwards, but still enjoyable. As the third part of the package and last thing to do on our itinerary for the day it was enjoyable and quick. The staff was very friendly and courteous.

Its really fun. Great view. I recommend it

Great experience we are here for the weekend to celebrate my kiddos 5th birthday she loved it!

Interesting attraction. Fun for the kids. Best view are times after afternoon. Just a pit stop for us.

I think this was really cool, I wish there was more information and it wasnt so touristy, but overall it was really neat.

Awesome views from the top. The only downside was the lack of A/C or breeze.

Incline railway is kind of exciting experience for me,it’s bit of thrilling as well as bit scary. Initially it’s all good but when you look down you’ll feel like you’re falling,it’s very steep but nothing to worry about as it runs on a very slow speed.it hold some historic importance too. They need to make some upgrade in the cart. Tickets are for to and fro ,it gets busy on weekends and sometimes their server got down and they delay the booking. It’s better to buy a package online to cover the rock city,ruby falls and incline railway together. Views are awesome and make sure you get some water bottles if you’re visiting in summer and similarly you wrap yourself properly in winters as at top it freezes. There’s a tiny restaurant at the top and souvenir shop. Enjoy.

This is really a marvel of engineering. It was built in 1895 which makes it all the more impressive. The 72% grade at the top makes it so you are looking straight out onto the mountain landscape. Would definitely recommend that you visit while you are in Chattanooga.

The incline railway seems to be the part of tourism package that they have tried to create around Chattanooga which also includes other attractions like Ruby Falls, Tennessee Aquarium and Rock City Gardens. While the other attractions might be living upto the hype, but the incline railway is simply not worth the wait or the hardship you have to endure to experience it.We had booked our train tickets online the day before, and still had to wait 2 hours to get in the train that goes to the mountain top. Whats the point of paying full ticket price before you even get there if you had to wait in line with other people who dont have tickets.The train itself takes about 10 mins to get to the top very slowly. The scenery around is okay at best. You get the same dense trees in other areas of the beautiful state of Tennessee. At the top there a cafe and a souvenir shop. The observation deck is good enough to have panoramic views of the surrounding areas.There is also a Point Park and Battles for Chattanooga museum but they are not really interesting.The downward journey takes the same 10 mins at the same slow pace after another couple of hours wait at the top. Overall not worth the wait. The $15 ticket price and $2 parking aside, its not really worth the 5 hours of your time.

Say what you will, we loved this. It is a slice of local history. We were there on the last day of the season, and the last day for the cars in operation. When they reopen in the spring, they will have new cars. We were hoping to find more technical and historical information about the incline railway, for which would have happily paid, but there were no printed materials available for purchase, specifically about this landmark. The staff on duty were not particularly knowledgeable about details, just general stuff that was readily available on Wikipedia. It was rainy and foggy during our visit, so we would definitely return in the future in better conditions.

The train has no AC and is hot and suffocating. Once you reach the top there is nothing to do but look out over the town or buy gifts at the gift shop then you ride the same hot and stuffy train back down to the bottom. You are better off hiking to a mountain top for a good view than riding in this sauna.

Cute little side stop to take a break while driving. Kids are welcome and it is a scenic trip. For adults the ride is $15 pp. There is a cute shop at the top of the lookout where you can get home made fudge.

The incline was scary riding up but fun at the same time. Will visit again.

It is one of the kind railway track in the USA. The track itself inclined and operate with the help of a motor. There are two trains on the track and it worked as a pulley. One train goes down and another one comes up. If you look down on the track, it might look scary. It has an observation deck at the top of Mountain. You can able to see downtown and other mountains. I liked it because I have never ridden these before so I tried for the first time. Enjoy most of it.

I was 95 degrees no fan in ride no air conditioning. It states shops and a Village at top, NO there is thier gift shop and cafe only. AND you dont have to pay to ride! You can drive to the top and go to the look out. This was nice to see if you are really into history but just keep in mind the unnesacary cost.

We really enjoyed the experience. The conductors on the train were informative and fun. Once at the top you can visit the National Park. Views are great. Lines can be long, so get there early.

Loved the ride down and ride up! Definitely not for the ones afraid of heights. Amazing views from the cart. Make sure to visit the tower on top of the mou6for even more incredible views of TN and other states.

Brand new cars. Professional helpful staff. Buy your tickets online. Some on street parking below - large paid parking above.

Cannot wait to come back!!! Saw a group of golden eagles soaring high and free, absolutely majestic!

This was a weird experience. The train has no AC and it was HOT! They had us seated 10 min before the train started moving and it was SUFFOCATING! Maybe with open windows or AC the experience would have been better; because the way up has nice views of the city, but it was really hard. They need to fix this or at least write it as a note somewhere on their website because we had a person in our group who can’t handle extreme heat and it was dangerous for her.

We were disappointed when the only tickets left were for 8:30pm. But being there at dusk, we had enough light to take pictures and then watch the city light up after dark. We will pick that time always as it was amazing!

It was a exciting experience. Amazing views! The lines to get on and off were long, so we had to stand in line and wait for a hour. But overall it was worth it. Great for families and kids of all ages.

Not your everyday train ride......Point Park is worth a visit at the top...even for the fee. (National Park)So......the Ranger at the Park explained the history and the war. You dont have to be a history buff to understand or even enjoy it. I have the attention of a 3 month old baby and I enjoyed it. He presented with such excitement that he was able to reel me in.Back to the Railway....staff was helpful.Wheelchair users that can walk are able to board. Your wheelchair is placed just a few feet away from you.Wheelchair users that can not walk are unable to ride unless friends and family help them board. The staff is totally hands off due to liability issues.....The actual entry point appear wide enough but the aisle for seating is not. Considering the trains were revamped in 1980 something....you would think that some really smart person would have created a more efficient plan....even if it is just a folding bench of sorts or an aile wheelchair.....Incline Railway it would be awsome if you could create an adventure that the entire community could enjoy......people with limited mobility enjoy the off beaten path as well.....I am just saying. I was a lot disappointed and probably would not support this adventure in the future. You can drive to the top (parking is limited).

Cool ride. Not much to do but go up and down once. Park is/was closed at the top of the mountain.

I thought this was a great experience and opportunity to experience in the Chattanooga, TN area. Theres a lot to do in the area and it was a fun activity for the family. Its very scenic with some wonderful picture taking opportunities. The prices werent all that bad either. The wait was a little long and getting their early is the best bet for not having to wait but it just goes to show how much demand there is to come here. Its an opportunity not to pass up when youre in town. Check it out! Paying for parking was a little annoying though. Theres also so much to do once you get up to the mountain. Fun experience.

Very clean, fans blowing in the line up area. The history is fascinating to say the least. Not for young kids!

One thing that I would consider a must see/do attraction in Chattanooga. I would for sure suggest a round trip package, or even better a bundle package with attractions such as Rock City and Ruby Falls. Hope you enjoy the ride, the view is spectacular from the top observation deck.

Really enjoyed this experience with my family, will be going back.

Was a great experience enjoyed the ride. Would have enjoyed a tour of the town at the top.

Worlds steepest railway tour around 70degrees..Parking is not free we have to pay for parking.. If we bought combo ticket it will include round trip.. For any trip you have to stand in a queue.. There are restaurants in both sides of the railway.. Once you reach the place you have to buy railway pass showing the tickets in the counter.. Once you reach up then from there 3 blocks away their is point park for which we have to pay for tickets..