Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level
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About Grandfather Mountain

Reasons to Visit

Key reasons to visit

  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountains affords 360-degree vistas of the surrounding region
  • Mile High Swinging Bridge
  • Environmental habitats for native wildlife including bears, bear cubs, cougars, otters, Bald and Golden eagles, and deer
  • Natural History Museum
  • South’s best alpine hiking trails
  • Hundreds of picnic tables in scenic settings
  • Restaurant and gift shops
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What People Say…

"After a visit to Grandfather, my pen in hand set forth a poem entitled Grandfather of the Ages; it is included in my new book. "

Gin-Nie

High Point, NC