Facilities & Amenities

Restrooms

There are restrooms available at

the Entrance gate where you enter
the picnic area located on the right 1/3 mile inside the park
the Nature Museum, half way up the Mountain
the Top Shop next to the Swinging Bridge

Elevator to Bridge

There is an elevator in the Top Shop providing handicap access to the Swinging Bridge.

Restaurant

Mildred's Grill is a 80-seat family restaurant located in the Nature Museum. The menu offers soup, salads, sandwiches and picnic items at reasonable prices. Orders will be packaged "to go" for those wishing to find a picnic table. A 40-seat section of the restaurant can be closed off for private dining.

Fudge Shop

The Fudge Shop is housed in an eco-friendly building located between the Nature Museum and the Animal Habitats. Watch fudge being made, sample the different flavors and take some home to a friend. In addition to fudge, the shop offers soft-serve ice cream, carmel apples, hot cider, coffee and soft drinks. We can also ship fresh fudge to the destination of your choice at any time of the year. Call 828-733-6518 for available flavors and pricing.

Snack Bar

There is a snack bar on the second floor of the Top Shop next to the Swinging Bridge serving drinks, ice cream, popcorn and other snack items.

Wood Carver's Workshop

Tom Wolf is one of America's preeminent carvers of caricature figurines, and your family can watch him work when you visit his shop located next to the Woods Walk in the Grandfather Mountain picnic area. Stop in to hear his stories and to see his charming characters take shape. Tom is on site from 11 to 3 most days during the late spring, summer and fall --weather permitting. When you see his "woodcarver" sign hanging from the picnic area sign, you will know that Tom is welcoming visitors.

Picnic Tables & Grills

Over 100 picnic tables are scattered at pull off points and overlooks throughout the park. Most of the picnic spots have grills in addition to tables.

The picnic area located on the right about 1/3 mile up the summit road is equipped with a water fountain and restrooms.

ATM Available

The Automated Teller Machine is in the Nature Museum, half way up the Mountain.

" I live close by, and I'm getting a degree in photography. Grandfather Mtn offers so many landscape experiences. I got an amazing picture of Heller's Blazing Star. I love it there. The people are nice, you can get close to the animals. My favorite animals there are the eagles and otters. I've been up there at least 7 times this year alone. This mountain is the reason why my family and I moved here! !"

Samantha

Newland, NC

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