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U.S. 221 offers a view of the viaduct and Grandfather Mountain. PHOTO BY ROB MOORE
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p.m. Ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m. Winter hours begin on Dec. 2, when the park will close at 5 p.m. Adult admission is $18, senior admission is $15, and child admission is $8. Children younger than 4 are admitted for free. From Nov. 1 through April 30, Grandfather Mountain offers Secret Season passes, which are good anytime between those dates to experience the wonder of the mountain all winter. Passes are $32 for an adult, which means the pass holder can visit every day for six months at a price less than the cost of two adult tickets. An individual child’s pass, for
those ages 4 to 12 years old, is $18. The group pass, good for up to six people traveling in the same vehicle, sells for $90 and pays for itself on the first visit. For those who live and work in the surrounding area, the Secret Season pass offers many unique opportunities to enjoy Grandfather Mountain. Some chose to stop by for a warm cup of soup from Mildred’s Grill at lunchtime. Others enjoy trips up to the Swinging Bridge to experience endless vistas of snowdusted evergreens. The park is fully wheelchair accessible. It is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Grandfather Mountain is located at 2050 Blowing Rock Highway in Linville. For more information, call (800) 4687325 or (828) 733-2013, or visit www. grandfather.com.
2220 Hwy 70 SE (I-40, exit 126), Hickory, NC Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm www.hickoryfurniture.com 1-800-462-MART (6278)