Junior Naturalist Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJunior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!
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Grandfather by Night: Adventurous Edition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites.
Grandfather by Night – Less Adventurous Edition
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain afterhours with your own personal guides! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites.
$50
Richard Louv at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCRichard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” and “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age.”
$25 – $60
Jeremy Wade at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCAs a child in England, Jeremy Wade was obsessed with fishing. However, as he grew up, the rivers seemed more crowded with fishermen and the catches less mythical, and Wade’s dream faded.
$25 – $60
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCHead to Grandfather to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Nature Photography Weekend at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
$115 – $140
Rhododendron Rambles at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 1 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission.
Experience the Solar Eclipse at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCA total solar eclipse, one of nature’s most spectacular sights, is coming to North America on April 8. Weather permitting; a partial eclipse will be visible at Grandfather Mountain.
$20
New Year’s Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCRing in an epic New Year on Monday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2024 — atop Grandfather Mountain. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit the mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.
$50
Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEnjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunrise from the top of the mountain. Sunrise is at 7:14 a.m. Nov. 25, 2023, and park gates open at 6:15 a.m.
$40
All Day Fall Color Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCGrandfather Mountain’s Fall Color Ramble wraps up with a day full of fall-color activities, including naturalist talks and additional rambles, allowing participants to explore and admire the annual phenomenon.
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents.
$40
Fall Color Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom September 30 through October 8, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in an admission ticket.
Junior Naturalist Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJunior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 but all ages are welcome! Events are included with admission. It is recommended that those planning to attend purchase their tickets to the park online in advance.
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Animal Enrichment Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCOn Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts.
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Grandfather by Night at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before!
$50
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCBlaring 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.
Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCJoin Grandfather Mountain to celebrate the birthdays of their resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.
Nature Photography Weekend at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours.
All-Day Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCCelebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of interpretive tables and programming at the Woods Walk on topics such as how to plan a hike, Leave No Trace, essential items needed in a backpack and more.
Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities.
Grandparents’ Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCNEW! This will be a day of fun and interactive programs meant to be attended by the whole family. Take your grandchildren … or grandparents(!) … and explore nature together!
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCHead over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
$24 – $40
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCHead over to Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a mile-high sunset! Sunset at the Swinging Bridge tickets include the entire days admission to the park as well as the sunset event at the Swinging Bridge.
$24 – $40
New Year’s Day Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCHead to Grandfather Mountain and ring in an epic New Year on Sunday, Jan. 1, with the first sunrise of 2023. This special event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday.
$35 – $50
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCBlaring 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. Website
Day and multi-day tickets available
Grandfather Glows: Bioluminescent Evenings on Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFor the first time ever, Grandfather Mountain will open in the evenings to showcase their newly discovered Synchronous Fireflies. They will be showcasing these natural and mesmerizing light shows for only a few days this summer. Tickets go on sale May 23rd, and the dates for viewing are June 26, 29 and July 1. Tickets […]
$35 – $60