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Built in 1895 as a fast, inexpensive means of transportation, the Incline Railway provided easy access to the cool temperatures of the picturesque mountain. As a result, Lookout Mountain quickly developed into a popular summer vacation resort area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is still popular today.
Designated as both a National Historic Site and National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, the Incline is an exciting trip to the top of scenic Lookout Mountain. Enjoy rides from either of the Incline’s unique stations.
Discover the charm of the Lookout Mountain Station. The free observation deck at this Station is the highest overlook on Lookout Mountain.
On a clear day, you can see the Great Smoky Mountains, which are some 100 miles away. While at the Lookout Mountain Station, visitors can tour the Incline’s machine room where the giant gears and cables are put into motion.
At the base of Lookout Mountain, visitors will appreciate the historic charm of the St. Elmo Station. The large covered porches, wood columns and railings, steeply pitched roofs and tri-color paint scheme are reminiscent of the original 1895 station.
The Incline Centennial Exhibits depict the history of one of Chattanooga’s most unusual landmarks. The centennial displays feature rare photographs of today’s Incline and points of interest on LookoutMountain from the late 1800s to the present.
At the Lookout Mountain Station, the Candy Connection and the super Snack Bar offer visitors the opportunity for a refreshment. Novel souvenirs can be found at the Gift Shops at both stations.
Enjoy the view from the Lookout Mountain Station observation deck and hand-dipped confections from the Ice Cream Depot at the St. Elmo Station.
At the foot of Lookout Mountain and accessible from the Incline’s St. Elmo Station, visitors can enjoy unique gift shops in the historic St. Elmo neighborhood, or visit the cemetery where Robert Cravens, builder of the Bluff Furnace and original occupant of Cravens’ House, is buried. |
