Linville Attractions
The small town of Linville is a great place to base yourself when touring the surrounding areas. The town is named after William and John Linville who were both killed by Indians in the late 18th Century. Nearby is the Linville Gorge, a wonderful park where the outdoor activities include hiking, walking, backpacking, fishing, and hunting.
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain near the town of Linville, is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here visitors are treated to amazing 360-degree views of the forest and surrounding mountains from the Mile-High swinging bridge. Also at Grandfather Mountain visitors will find wildlife habitants with viewing areas, hiking trails, and a restaurant to satisfy those hunger pangs from all the activity.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Box 129
Linville, NC 28646-0129
United States
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Box 129
Linville, NC 28646-0129
United States
Phone 1 (828) 733-2013
Fax 1 (828) 733-2608
Hours
March 21 to June 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 21 to September 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 21 to December 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
December 21 to March 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Linn Cove Viaduct and Visitors Center
Fans of engineering feats will want to stop their car at the Linn Cove Viaduct and Visitor's Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Considered by many to be the most complicated concrete bridge ever built, the 414-m/1243 ft Linn Cove Viaduct winds around Grandfather Mountain, the highest point on the parkway. Walking trails leave from the Visitor's Center and will take hikers underneath the structure.
