Grandfather Mountain to host New Year's "Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge"

Grandfather Mountain is hosting a special experience for guests to celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high.
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5 North Carolina Tourist Spots I Tried to Hate (But Ended Up Loving)

Most of the must-see attractions in North Carolina get erroneously dubbed as "tourist traps," and it's my least favorite ...
WTVD

The mile-high swing bridge at Grandfather Mountain is one of the state's top attractions. It's also one of the state's coldest places

The mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain is one of the state's top tourist attractions. It can also be one of the coldest places in the state. At 5,946 feet, it is one of the highest ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Bucket list road trip spots: 2 Western NC stops are must-sees, Southern Living says

Southern Living highlighted two Western North Carolina locations among its 25 best Southern road trip destinations. Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest offers a unique natural waterslide experience ...

13 Quirky Facts About North Carolina That Sound Made Up, But Are 100% True

North Carolina offers unique attractions and quirky facts, from the tallest lighthouse to the birthplace of Krispy Kreme ...
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Scaling new heights: Hiking around Boone

More advanced hikers may want to tackle the famed Grandfather Mountain, the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain range, at 5,964 feet (1.8 kilometers). Once you reach the top, test your wits ...