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Six days left to trek into Ruby Falls for Christmas Underground

Regular visitors to Ruby Falls may not know about the ice cave. The opportunity to explore this pathway comes only during the seasonal attraction Christmas Underground, now in its second year. Regular visitors to Ruby Falls may not know about the ice cave. The opportunity to explore this pathway comes only during the seasonal attraction Christmas Underground, now in its second year.

By Staff Report December 17, 2015 1 min read

It’s said that Santa Claus is everywhere during the holiday season – and that includes 26 stories below the Earth’s surface.

Visitors to Christmas Underground, now in its second season at Ruby Falls, will discover a secret passage to see Santa during the run of the attraction, which is found deep within the cavern separate from where regular Ruby Falls tours are held. This part of the cave features decorated gemstone mines, a Sugar Plum Fairy Village and an ice cave.

Spokeswoman Meagan Jolley says the event is designed with kids in mind. They’ll have a chance to pan for a magical gem called joystone, which spreads the spirit of Christmas, use the joystone tester and crack their own joystone geode. At the end of their visit along this wondrous pathway, they’ll receive a joystone to take home.

If you go

What: Christmas Underground

When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today through Sunday, Dec. 17-20, and 3-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 22-23

Where: Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Highway

Admission: $9.95 ages 3 and up (combo tickets available to add regular Ruby Falls tour)

Phone: 423-821-2544

Website: www.rubyfalls.com