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Linn Cove Viaduct
Scenic spot
A segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway, this concrete, S-shaped bridge hugs Grandfather Mountain.
4.90 (907 reviews)
(~9.29 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
State park
Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).
4.80 (6.1K reviews)
(~8.17 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain
Nature preserve
Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.
4.80 (5.8K reviews)
(~8.39 km from centre)
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Mile High Swinging Bridge
Tourist attraction
Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.
4.80 (3.2K reviews)
(~8.39 km from centre)
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Original Mast General Store
General store
Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
(~9.65 km from centre)
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Stay on the trail to the very end. There is an overlook that’s worth seeing before you reach the end, but the best sunrise spot is all the way back. Amazing sunrise spot. We had breakfast and watched the sunrise. It’s a short hike with parking right at the trailhead.
4.90 (456 reviews)
(~9.79 km from centre)
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Apple Hill Farm
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My friends and I just came back from a four day trip to Banner Elk, NC and it was an amazing place! Apple Hill Farm was an absolute dream! The service, employees, scenery and atmosphere was amazing! Ms. Karen was our tour guide and she did a wonderful job; all the animals were nice and friendly and...
4.80 (738 reviews)
(~6.13 km from centre)
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Mast General Store Annex
General store
Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
(~9.93 km from centre)
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Tourist attraction
👍 So much fun!!! This was probably the best part of our weekend trip. No line when we went. Very friendly staff. Only complaint is you can't divide up the bundle 3 packs. My daughter needed an adult to ride so we got an adult 3 pack and kid 3 pack and figured my husband would go 2x with her and I'd ge...
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
(~4.3 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain
Mountain peak
Tall peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a mile-high swinging bridge, museum & picnic areas.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~7.95 km from centre)
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Elk River Falls
Hiking area
Dramatic waterfall with cliffside trails & a beach area popular for wading in natural pools.
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~9.58 km from centre)
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Tate-Evans Park
Park
Manicured town park & festival venue with 2 playgrounds, paddling pools & a volleyball court.
4.80 (449 reviews)
(~0.37 km from centre)
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Artisanal Restaurant
American restaurant
Upmarket American fare in a striking converted barn, plus outdoor dining & a free local shuttle.
$$$$
4.90 (278 reviews)
(~3.02 km from centre)
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Otter Falls Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Cute park, Way up in the mountains. Small parking area. I know they say this trail is easy and good for grandparents.....but holy cow only if they are in great shape. All the older people we saw were waiting at top! Couple of different ways down we found the right split easier than left because o...
4.70 (755 reviews)
(~5.86 km from centre)
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Pisgah Game Lands
Park
👍👍 Elk river falls is a easy beautiful waterfall to get to. It was only maybe 0.2 miles to get to the top of the falls and a little less than that to get to the bottom. There a small bit of elevation gain at the beginning with a staircase but flattens out after that. If you go to the bottom there's may...
4.80 (334 reviews)
(~9.56 km from centre)
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Stonewalls Restaurant
Steak house
Steaks, seafood & cocktails offered in a long-running restaurant with an old-school vibe.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~0.22 km from centre)
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Over Yonder Restaurant
American restaurant
Country-chic eatery for Southern classics, including skillet-fried chicken, pimento cheese & trout.
$$ $$
4.70 (477 reviews)
(~9.62 km from centre)
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MacRae Meadows
Tourist attraction
👍 The Highlands Games at Grandfather Mountain NC is definitely worth it if you are visiting NC. After the battle of Culloden many scots immigrated to the US, a big amount in the state of North Carolina. The Festival is filled with booths that gives visitors a glimpse of the rich history of all these...
4.80 (266 reviews)
(~8.83 km from centre)