Lookout Mountain, Alabama is a gorgeous stretch of mountain ridge located at the Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee state lines, best known as the site of the 18th-century Last Battle of the Cherokees and the 1863 Civil War Battle of Lookout Mountain. Throughout the 20th century, the region became a popular tourist destination for families, home to attractions such as Lookout Mountain Cave and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Today, visitors can explore the unique rock formations of Rock City or view the gorgeous Ruby Falls, which is located deep within the caverns of Lookout Mountain cave.

Battle information and exhibits are showcased at the Battles for Chattanooga Museum, while outdoor recreational opportunities are offered at Little River Canyon National Preserve and DeSoto State Park. The stunning Lookout Mountain parkway extends for 93 miles from Chattanooga to Gadsden, Alabama, offering opportunities to view scenic waterfalls, canyons, and small town landscapes. Lookout Mountain, Alabama Map

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