Hi, there. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback. I'm so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit to Grandfather Mountain. Regarding weather, we'll close the bridge and top area when gusts reach a certain level, and it sounds like the day you visited must have been close. As such, I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy the full experience. Just so you know, during those of inclement weather, when the bridge and top are closed, we do post a notice on the front page of our website and ticketing page. We also apologize for any inconvenience you experienced due to our museum renovations. We do offer other activities, however, including environmental wildlife habitats, which are home to rescued black bears, cougars, elk, river otters and bald eagles; access to 12+ miles of hiking for practically any skill level; a Junior Ranger program for the kids; 100+ picnic areas; a restaurant; gift shops and more, all included with admission. During the busier times of year, we also offer daily nature programs, an eco-friendly fudge shop and special events, also all included with admission. Regarding the nature museum, the aforementioned renovations will nearly double its size with all new, interactive state-of-the art exhibits, educational classrooms, a new auditorium, outdoor pavilion and more, meaning there will be plenty of alternatives for outdoor fun, should the weather not cooperate. Again, thanks for taking the time to write and share your thoughtful feedback, and again, apologies for any inconvenience. We look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain in the future.

Thank you so much for the kind words, Denice! We're honored and humbled to be a part of our family's story. We look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain.

Thanks for taking the time to share such a kind and thoughtful review! We look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain in the future.

Hi, there. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! Sorry to hear you feel our advertising is deceptive. We offer information about the bridge, including its elevation above the ground, on our website, brochure and social media to show our guests that it's not as intimidating as it sounds. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed venturing out onto the peak! If you enjoyed that, you might also enjoy some of our hiking trails. We offer access to more than 12 miles of alpine hiking, from simple strolls in the woods to backcountry treks up ladders and cables. Again, thanks for taking the time to write. We hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season, and we hope to see you back on the mountain.

Thank you for the kind words! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such positive feedback. Again, thank you. We look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain.

Hi, there. Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and helpful review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Grandfather Mountain. It sounds like you and your group had a wonderful day on the mountain! You may also be interested to know that we're owned and operated by the nonprofit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, a nonprofit focused on inspiring conservation. As such, admission and every dollar spent in the park, from gift shops to the restaurant to our solar-powered fudge, goes right back into the mountain, ensuring it'll be preserved for generations to come. Again, thank you for sharing such positive feedback. We sincerely look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain. Till then, happy holidays!

Hi, there! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. Regarding our entrance fee and price structure, you may be interested to know that since the park is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, every dollar spent in the park goes right back into it, ensuring the mountain will remain pristine for generations to come, while continuing our mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world. Thanks, too, for mentioning our reservation system! We've had this in place since May 2020, and it's proven to be very helpful, preventing lines from building up outside the park and limiting the number of people in the park at one time, to make the experience safer and enjoyable for all of our guests. Reservations must be booked through our website, although, as you mentioned, some tickets may be available at the gate for drive-up guests, during the week only. However, this cannot be guaranteed, especially during busy times of the year, such as summer, fall and holidays. Again, thanks so much for taking the time to write. We hope to see you and yours back on the mountain in the future!

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We really appreciate your taking the time to share such positive and helpful feedback. It sounds like you enjoyed almost everything the park has to offer! The great thing about Grandfather Mountain, though, is that every visit brings a whole new experience. We look forward to seeing you and yours back on the mountain in the future.

Thank you so much for such a kind, thoughtful and generous review! We sincerely appreciate your taking the time to share such positive feedback, but more so, we appreciate your visit. By visiting Grandfather, you've helped support our nonprofit mission of inspiring conservation of the natural world — and it sounds like you had a great time doing so! Thanks again. We look forward to having you and yours back on the mountain in the near future!