This Local Attraction Is a National Treasure

You’re just minutes away from one of the most celebrated nature preserves in the world. Grandfather Mountain is a privately owned and operated park offering exceptional natural beauty and some of the best views anywhere, especially from the park’s world-famous mile-high bridge. At 5,964 feet, Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  

Grandfather Mountain is also the perfect place for a family outing. Pack a picnic basket and plan on hiking the South’s finest Alpine trails. You might even catch a glimpse of the local wildlife, including black bears, river otters, eagles and deer. However you spend your day, Grandfather Mountain is not to be missed.