A beautiful weekend in the mountains awaits us this morning as we head west across the Blue Ridge. Upon our arrival in Chattanooga, we travel directly to the incredible Tennessee Aquarium, a one-of-a-kind freshwater aquarium. We overnight in Chattanooga two nights. Dinner is included tonight. (D)

Up & at ‘em early this morning! Today we begin at Grand Junction Station on the vintage short line train, crossing over four bridges and through pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel. We have time to visit the Chattanooga Choo Choo train, once owned and operated by the Southern Railway, and now part of a 30-acre resort complex. After time for lunch, we ride the Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain. This afternoon we visit one of Chattanooga’s famous attractions, Ruby Falls, a 145 foot high waterfall. The Falls are located at the end of the main passage of Ruby Falls Cave, in a large vertical shaft. The stream, 1120 feet underground, is fed both by rainwater and natural springs. It collects in a pool in the cave floor and continues through the mountain until finally joining the Tennessee River at the base of Lookout Mountain. We return to the hotel to freshen up. This evening we enjoy dinner together at one of Chattanooga’s delightful restaurants. (D)

Today we visit Rock City to see the natural wonders, including rock formations and flowering gardens, then experience views of seven states. We’ve learned quite a bit about Chattanooga this weekend. Now we travel home with the memory of the delightful time we’ve had.