2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Be inspired by the views from the highest point in the Blue Ridge and escape to a nature sanctuary of global importance. Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph native wildlife in natural habitats and hike some of the South's finest alpine trails.
A restaurant, educational theater, and interactive nature museum are located inside the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Visitors will also find plenty of picturesque picnicking spots throughout the park.
Grandfather Mountain is located off of US 221, two miles north of Linville, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 305 (15 miles south of Blowing Rock). Grandfather Mountain is open all year, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, weather permitting in winter.
Online reservations are highly recommended.
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Events
Jul 31
Animal Enrichment Day
Jul 31, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024
Aug 2
Grandfather By Night - Less Adventurous Edition
Aug 02, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024
Aug 9
Grandfather By Night - Adventurous Edition
Aug 09, 2024 - Sep 06, 2024
Sep 1
HawkWatch
Sep 01, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024
Sep 7
Junior Naturalist Day
Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 07, 2024
Sep 21
53rd Annual Girl Scout Day
Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
Oct 5
Fall Color Ramble
Oct 05, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024
Oct 26
Beary Scary Halloween
Oct 26, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
Jul 10
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
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