Rock City Fall Colors

There is nothing like Autumn at Rock City Gardens, and this year, we will mark the season with new sights, sounds, and tastes that celebrate the colors, the crispness, and the delicious nothing-else-like-it feeling of Fall.

Gardens

The Gardens are awash in Autumn color! New this year is the Stone Vista Garden (formerly Gnome Valley) featuring native sunflower and fall wildflower patches. Native fall wildflowers are also planted in the new Standing Stones Garden.

Music

Experience the music inspired by the hills and mountains of Appalachia. Join us daily at Lover’s Leap as musicians play original Ol’ Time music of our region.

Daily, 9am – 5pm

Artful Engagements

Hanging Lantern Sculptures Celebrate the season and be inspired under our artful hanging lantern sculptures glowing with the colors of the season in Grand Corridor and along the Hall of the Mountain King trail.

Gnome Quest Gnomes Roam at Rock City! Be on the “Lookout” for gnomes in the Gardens with our Gnome Scavenger Hunt. Find mysterious enchanted footprints and other evidence of magical inhabitants, listen for fairies, and see if you can spot any gnome homes hidden throughout the gardens. Enchantment is everywhere!

Photo Ops Playful pumpkin and hay bale scenes and photo opportunities will be created throughout the Gardens.

Specialty Dining

In addition to the everyday offerings at our food locations, come enjoy our fall flavors!

Hearth at the Pavilion

» Walking Taco with Chili or Chicken Chili, Caramel Glazed Apple Slices, Giant Bavarian Pretzel, and Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

» Regional beer, wine and Coca-Cola products

Big Rock Grill

» Ultimate Grilled Cheese with American, Pepperjack and Cheddar on buttered toast » Chili