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    Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Ride

    Climb Lookout Mountain by rail for elevated views and a historic ride

    4.4 stars• 10K reviews
    From$27/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    15–30 mins

    Includes

    Round-trip ride, observation deck

    Highlights

    Ride the historic Incline Railway from St. Elmo up Lookout Mountain and back. Take in mountain views and visit the observation deck at the top.
    • Ride one of the world’s steepest passenger railways
    • Take in views as the railway climbs Lookout Mountain
    • Visit the observation deck at the top station
    • Browse food service and gift shops at both stations
    • Access the railcar with manual or electric wheelchairs

    Important details

    • Arrive 20–30 minutes before your scheduled boarding window
    • Collect boarding passes starting 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
    • Board on a first-come, first-served basis within your assigned boarding window
    • Allow extra travel time for traffic and limited parking in St. Elmo
    • Keep the trains smoke-free; smoking of any kind is not permitted

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Yes. Your booking includes the 12pm Incline Railway tour and a 3pm Sights Cruise. You will receive a separate confirmation email for the cruise.

    Plan at least 1 hour for the round-trip Incline Railway ride, including time for the observation deck, food service, and gift shops.

    Meeting details

    St. Elmo Station, 3917 St. Elmo Avenue

    Experience provided by The Incline Railway
    Experience provided by The Incline Railway

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Adult Round Trip

    $27.28

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child Round Trip

    $14.18

    Ages 3-12

    0

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