%1$s 0 Items Things To Do Mile High Swinging Bridge Walking & Hiking Wildlife Habitats The Nature Museum The Fudge Shop Mildred’s Grill Wildflower Bloom Calendar Plan Your Visit Hours and Rates Featured Events Daily Events Directions FAQs Current Weather Visitor Information Area Information Fall Color Gallery School and Group Visits School Groups & Homeschoolers Field Trip Scholarship Fund Motor Coach & Church Groups Scouts Car Clubs Outreach Programs Group Venues & Weddings Mildred’s Grill Educational Programs Group Guidelines Group Rates Book a Group Visit & Contact Info Experience the Wonder Naturalist Programs Interpretive Ranger Programs Habitat Programs Junior Ranger Program Birding Geology Endangered Species 16 Natural Communities Grandfather’s Green Initiative Preserving the Mountain Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Make a Donation Adopt an Animal Volunteer Become A Member Learn More About Grandfather Mountain Contact Us JOIN OUR E-CLUB Things To Do Mile High Swinging Bridge Walking & Hiking Wildlife Habitats The Nature Museum The Fudge Shop Mildred’s Grill Wildflower Bloom Calendar Plan Your Visit Hours and Rates Featured Events Daily Events Directions FAQs Current Weather Visitor Information Area Information Fall Color Gallery School and Group Visits School Groups & Homeschoolers Field Trip Scholarship Fund Motor Coach & Church Groups Scouts Car Clubs Outreach Programs Group Venues & Weddings Mildred’s Grill Educational Programs Group Guidelines Group Rates Book a Group Visit & Contact Info Experience the Wonder Naturalist Programs Interpretive Ranger Programs Habitat Programs Junior Ranger Program Birding Geology Endangered Species 16 Natural Communities Grandfather’s Green Initiative Preserving the Mountain Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Make a Donation Adopt an Animal Volunteer Become A Member Learn More Daily Events Wildlife Habitats Mile High Swinging Bridge GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN OFFERS ‘SECRET SEASON’ PASSES by Grandfather Mtn | Nov 1, 2016 The Secret Season Pass allows passholders unlimited access to the mountain Nov. 1 through April 30,... read more GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN WINTER HOURS START NOV. 6 by Grandfather Mtn | Oct 30, 2016 Starting Nov. 6, Grandfather Mountain will be switching to its winter hours of operation. The park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and ticket sales will run from 9 a.m. to 4... read more Featured Events Dec 01 December Dollar Days Anyone who works or lives in Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany or Wilkes counties, along with guests traveling in the same vehicle, are invited to visit Grandfather Mountain for $3 per person during the month of December 2016 with proof of local employment or residency. Jul 06 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Blaring bagpipes, astounding athletes, delicate dancers, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the best highland games in America. Admission charged. Contact Us Privacy & Security Terms of Use Videos Tell Us About Your Visit Sitemap Media Join the Team © 2016 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN : Wonders Never Cease Powered By: Big Boom Design | Blog