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Grandfather Mountain

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Linville
Traveller Description: The highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers 13 miles of alpine hiking trails, a nature museum and picnic areas.
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Attraction type: Mountain, Nature centre, Natural history museum
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Leisure education
Address: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway Linville, NC 28646
Tel: 828-733-2013
Fax: 828-733-2608

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4 of 5 stars
Boston
25 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I would recommend Grandfather Mountain to anyone in the area, it's worth the price of admission for all ages. Be sure to ask for the AAA discount also. One note: Make sure you are driving a reliable car with good transmission and great brakes, the short 2 mile drive will really challenge your vehicle in both directions. There is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
12 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We LOVED this place....Beautiful views everywhere. Habitat area with Mildred the bear and other animals,short movie and then the suspension bridge to the Top of Grandfather mountain. Highly recomend going very very early when they open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We drove right in with no wait. On our way out the cars were lined up on the road about a mile or so... more

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4 of 5 stars
Williamsville, New York
25 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I wouldn't go way out of my way for a visit, but we had a enjoyable time here. The prices were reasonable and I was able to get a some discount coupons ($2.00 off?) from the Asheville tourism website (printables). The drive up to the swinging bridge was a bit scary, but doable if you take your time and be... more

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5 of 5 stars
CHARLESTON, SC
12 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is definitely worth the price of admission. Everything, from the mile high swing bridge to the hiking trails and small zoo, was fantastic. The views from the bridge area are truly a sight to behold. Nothing like being above the clouds to give you some perspective. Be prepared for the drive to the top of the mountain...it is very... more

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5 of 5 stars
connecticut
2 Nov 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Wonderful view. The swinging bridge was awesome. more

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
29 Sep 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

I loved the mountain, mainly because of the air & the peacefullness of it all. The mountain is famous for it's mile high swinging bridge, which is really a amazing view. The mountain also has a zoo & a place to shop for souveneirs.There are also great stops up the mountain for awesome pictures and some good rocks to stand... more

10 Sep 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Grandfather Mountain was well worth the slight detour off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We walked across the suspension bridge and checked out all the animals in their wildlife sanctuary. The bears were so much fun to watch! We were there on 8/30/07 and the day was overcast. We still had good views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. I would... more

1 Aug 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

I should have paid closer attention to the earlier reviewer who suggested taking the Grandfather Trail only to McCrae's Peak, vice all the way to Calloway (rhyme not intended). The hike to McCrae gives you the full flavor of the trail with all the breathtaking views. Going the full way to Calloway just became an endurance test. For the best... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
23 Jul 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

The idea of crossing the Mile High Swing Bridge was a bit intimidating at first - especially when they indicate there is a maximum capacity on the bridge itself! It was well worth the $ and the trepidations. The wind was blowing strongly and making the bridge sing - it was great! To save $ you can bring a picnic... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cleveland, Ohio
14 Jul 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Wow, what a great day. The admission at $14 is well worth it. They are no hidden charges. You can cross the bridge (if you are brave enough), you can visit the "politically correct" zoo. Just enjoy the day in the mountains. Take a sweatshirt or coat, the winds are howling at the top! Everyone on their staff was incredibly... more

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2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Tel: 828-733-2013 Fax: 828-733-2608