Grandfather Mountain State Park Tours and Activities

Peaceful evening on the lake. #Adventure
Peaceful evening on the lake. #Adventure
Grandfather Mountain State Park is a great place to explore and hike. There are a variety of different hikes available and you can also drive almost to the top of the mountain. You can see from this photo why this mountain range is called the #Blue Ridge Mountains! Absolutely gorgeous!
Grandfather Mountain State Park is a great place to explore and hike. There are a variety of different hikes available and you can also drive almost to the top of the mountain. This photo is on the way up the mountain where I climbed a huge bolder beside the road.
Just before climbing the final ladder to McRae Peak on Grandfather Mountain. It's like a tease to the views you're about to see.

Popular places to visit

Grandfather Mountain featuring mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain
Time to make some wine!

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery during your travels to Banner Elk. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Price Lake boat dock in Autumn off the Blue Ridge Parkway , Shutterstock ID 1086407681, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

Julian Price Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Julian Price Park, a lovely green space in Boone. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and ski slopes.

Julian Price Park
I love this lake and any photos taken here will always turn out magical!

Price Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Price Lake during your travels in Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Price Lake
Throughout my childhood I spent so much time at this park. I always remember of thinking of it as the park in the middle of the mountains. What I never noticed as a child was how every single aspect of this park was planned out and put there for a reason. Likewise before studying the photographic image I had never thought about how we construct a image and its affordances and constraints. One thing I really want to point out in this image is that while we have this beautiful park there is a huge ugly pipe in the middle of the photograph. It is part of the necessity of the planning of the park, just like the frame is a necessity of an image. We sometimes want to forget it is there but it is a necessary part of an image and still has meaning. #appalachianechoes

Tate-Evans Park

You can learn about the history of Banner Elk with a stop at Tate-Evans Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Tate-Evans Park
This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes

The Greene

The Greene is just one of the places to see in Banner Elk, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

The Greene

Top Grandfather Mountain State Park Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Smoketree Lodge
Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing

Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing

Banner Elk NC
Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing
Private Mountain Getaway with Amazing Views, Location, & Space

Private Mountain Getaway with Amazing Views, Location, & Space

Banner Elk NC
Private Mountain Getaway with Amazing Views, Location, & Space
Hidden Gem Cottage at Grandfather Mountain

Hidden Gem Cottage at Grandfather Mountain

Blowing Rock NC
Hidden Gem Cottage at Grandfather Mountain
Darren's Place is a rustic secluded mountain home, with lots of space to roam.

Darren's Place is a rustic secluded mountain home, with lots of space to roam.

Banner Elk NC
Darren's Place is a rustic secluded mountain home, with lots of space to roam.
Hideaway Cottage - Chateau DuMont

Hideaway Cottage - Chateau DuMont

Banner Elk NC
Hideaway Cottage - Chateau DuMont
Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub

Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub

Banner Elk NC
Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub
Valley Creek Cabin-Cabin, Water, Pet Friendly, King Beds, Gas Fireplace & Grill

Valley Creek Cabin-Cabin, Water, Pet Friendly, King Beds, Gas Fireplace & Grill

Banner Elk NC
Valley Creek Cabin-Cabin, Water, Pet Friendly, King Beds, Gas Fireplace & Grill
The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The Lodge at Banner Elk
See all 4,716 properties in Grandfather Mountain State Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.