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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Eseeola Lodge at Linville Golf Club £258 2.4 mi 3.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Branches N/A 3.3 mi 5.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Smoketree Lodge £57 3.3 mi 5.4 km 4 of 5 stars
The Pinnacle Inn £65 8.2 mi 13.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cliff Dwellers Inn £53 9.2 mi 14.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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restaurant Distance Rating
Bella's 4.8 mi 7.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Sorrento's Bistro 5.5 mi 8.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mast Farm Inn 8.9 mi 14.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing To Do Distance Rating
Sugar Mountain Resort 2.9 mi 4.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park 3.1 mi 5.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Grandfather Golf and Country Club 4.9 mi 8.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Grandfather Mountain” Fodors.com
“Grandfather Mountain” PlanetWare.com
“36 Hours In Boone, N.C.” New York Times (free registration required)
“Goin' to Carolina” canoe.ca / Toronto Sun
“Boone, North Carolina Beacon in the Blue Ridge” CNN.com
“Winter in Boone” Family.com
“Wild blue yonder” canoe.ca / Toronto Sun
“North Carolina Mountains, Escape to New Heights” AAA South / Going Places Magazine
“Style & Solace Deep in the Heart of NC's Blue Ridge Mountains” RudyMaxa.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 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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“Dizzying!”
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4 of 5 stars
XOG
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

“Awesome”
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5 of 5 stars
WeekendTravels
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

“Good Experience for the Family”
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4 of 5 stars
yiasoutoyou
Knoxville, TN
8 Jul 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We visited Grandfather Mountain on July 5. First the admission fee using AAA is $12 per person which we thought was reasonable. Although some have complained about the cost we felt that it is well worth it. The place is well maintained. My wife and 17-yr. old son hiked to McRae Peak and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is about 2... more

“Well Worth the Trip”
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5 of 5 stars
spjctim
Tampa Fl
29 Jun 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Awesome! It's $14 to get in but it's no rip off. Bring a picnic and your hiking shoes. We will be back! more

“For The Adventurous”
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5 of 5 stars
hurricanejedi
Raleigh, NC
20 Oct 2006
7/7 found this review helpful

I believe the price now to get in is $14. I've been 3 times and each time has been wonderful. If you don't plan to hike then I don't think the price is worth it. However, the hiking is the best and most thrilling I have ever done. I'm afraid of heights and yet this hike just drives me on.... more

“Great place to see”
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5 of 5 stars
jensam98
NC
19 Jun 2006
13/13 found this review helpful

Grandfather Mountain is a don't miss if you are in the Boone area. 12.00 per adult seems steep but it includes everything in the park- they do take plastic, thankfully. The Mile High Bridge is really neat, my friend was nervous but it seemed fine to me. It does get rather crowded, but people are moving from one spot to... more

“Heaven on earth!”
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5 of 5 stars
LimpingHiker
Atlanta, Georgia
13 Jun 2004
10/10 found this review helpful

We stumbled upon Grandfather Mountain while staying in Banner Elk via a timeshare exchange and there is where I fell in love with hiking! My husband and I have been back to the area 5 of the last 7 years and are more appreciative of the natural beauty each time. We have hiked all of the major trails in the... more

“Great Place!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
25 Jul 2002
11/11 found this review helpful

The best attraction in the Boone, NC area is Grandfather Mountain. Although the entrance fee at $12.00 is rather pricey - it's worth it. It holds the best view in the area and also the best hiking in the Blue Ridge/Smokey Mountain area. The mile high swinging bridge is neat - but after you cross the bridge you get to... more

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