Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

Savor the Solitude

Wintertime guests at Grandfather Mountain are rewarded not only with the sensation of being on top of the world, but also with the sensation of having it almost all to themselves. Take time to enjoy the crystal blue skies, endless vistas, abundance of wildlife, and on occasion, the breathtaking sight of the mountains covered in snow.

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Find Your Own Perfect Mountain Adventure

Towering 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is operated as a scenic travel attraction and is the only private park in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon and let our knowledgeable staff help you find your own perfect mountain adventure.


 


Ice, snow and high winds can frequently force us to close the attraction or to be open only "half way" to the Nature Museum and Animal Habitats.

 

Before starting out for Grandfather Mountain, please phone our ticket gate for current conditions. 828-733-4337.


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