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Incline Railway

3917 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409 | 423-821-4224
1 Review
Type: Interesting Neighborhoods, Other, and Nature & Gardens
Ages: Ages 2 — adult
Cost: $$$
Hours of operation: Vary by season; Spring - Dailiy 9am-6pm

The Incline Railway rises up the steepest part of Lookout Mountain. It was built by John Crass and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Company. The railway has an incline of 72.7%, making it the steepest passenger Incline in the world.


1 Review for Incline Railway

January 12 2011
1 family found this helpful
Violetwhite_word
"Fun Ride up and Down the Mountain!"

If you are in Chattanooga, TN, you have to check out the Incline Railway.  It's a bit on the pricey side (I'm not sure of the exact cost).  But according to my little boy, well worth it!  It is located in historic St. Elmo.  During the summer months there is usually a live band and entertainment.  There is also a yummy ice cream store near by.  Once you get to the top of Lookout Mountain you can explore the battlefields  and a few shops.  It can get a bit crowded on the weekends in the summer.  It's a lot of fun to get a seat in the front of the tram while you are going down the mountain.  Some found it to be scary, but my famly thought it to be a great adventure!