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Grandfather Mountain, Asheville, NC

  • Address Grandfather Mountain Entrance Road
    Collettsville, NC 28611
    United States
  • Phone number+1 800 468 7325(Toll free) / +1 828 733 2013
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Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a truly rustic and fun adventure that includes a swinging bridge that sways a mile above the valley floor. Be sure to bring your camera to capture your treasured experience. There is also a museum filled with history and facts. Closed on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The admission fees are USD14 for adults (13-59 years), USD12 for senior citizens (60 years and above), USD6 for children (4-12 years) and under 4 years is free.

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Trip Advisor Reviews ( 19 Reviews see all ) Top

“Awesome Mountain.”

 by  pinkfloydlover126  on  2007-09-29

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...

“Definitely worth the trip!”

 by  krish2  on  2007-09-10

Grandfather Mountain was well worth the slight detour off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We walked across the suspension bridge and checked out all th...

“For The Adventurous”

 by  hurricanejedi  on  2006-10-20

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 ...

“great view of Blue Ridge mountains”

 by  susanct  on  2007-11-02

Wonderful view. The swinging bridge was awesome. more

“Well Worth the Trip”

 by  spjctim  on  2007-06-29

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

“Worth the trip for all ages”

 by  Ebozz  on  2008-06-25

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 discou...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

You "Otter be there"

 by  yep  on  2005-09-21

Been there lots of times and always find new enjoyment! From the animals...my favorite is the cougar but the eagles are magnificent... to the ...

Breathtaking

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-06-15

Grandfather mountain is absolutely gorgeous. The mile high swinging bridge was a blast. I'll definitely be going back. The people were friendly...

Enjoyable time

 by  Adam P  on  2008-05-30

Grandfather Mountain is very enjoyable. At $14/person it may be a slightly overpriced or at least you've seen it once and don't have to go bac...

gorgeous view

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-03-25

the drive to the top is the really scenic and you can stop at the small muesum. There are lots of vista points in between. The bridge is really...

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