Grandfather Mountain

2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646

(828) 733-2013

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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. 

The park is open 7 days a week, weather permitting. Online reservations are highly recommended. 

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Events


  Jul 10
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025

  Jul 18
Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025

  Jul 19
Adult Field Course: Explore the Biodiversity of Grandfather Mountain

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025

  Jul 24
Grandfather Presents: T. Edward Nickens

Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025

  Jul 25
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy

Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025

  Jul 30
Animal Enrichment Day

Jul 30, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025

  Aug 1
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 05, 2025

  Aug 2
Educator Workshop: WILD About Elk

Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025

  Aug 7
Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin

Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025

  Aug 9
Junior Naturalist Day

Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025

  Aug 15
Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program

Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025

  Aug 16
Adult Field Course: Hummingbird Natural History and Banding Demonstration

Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025

  Aug 22
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Exploring Forest Bathing with Creative Experiences

Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025

  Aug 23
SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

  Sep 1
Hawk Watch

Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

  Sep 6
Annual Girl Scout Day

Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025

  Sep 11
Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest

Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025

  Sep 13
Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

  Sep 25
Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene

Sep 25, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025

  Sep 27
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight

Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

  Oct 2
Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton

Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025

  Oct 4
Fall Color Ramble

Oct 04, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025

  Oct 11
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies

Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025

  Oct 25
Beary Scary Halloween

Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025

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