Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

About Grandfather Mountain

Reasons to Visit

  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • 360-degree vistas of the surrounding region
  • Mile High Swinging Bridge
  • Environmental habitats for native wildlife including bears, cougars, otters, Bald and Golden eagles, and deer
  • Natural History Museum
  • Knowledgeable staff naturalists offer programs that make your visit more informative and fun
  • South's best alpine hiking trails
  • Hundreds of picnic tables in scenic settings
  • Restaurant and gift shops
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What People Say…

"It was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had. The beautiful colors the combination of a cloudy day with a touch of light and snow on top was superb. The excitement was incredible. I took lots of photos and will share them with my family and friends from Facebook. We saw the bears and the eagle. Also had great hot cider and felt great. We had a wonderful time and will go back soon. This is like a saying that we have where I come from. "Whoever lives it, is the one who will enjoy it." "

Celia

Davie, Florida