Grandfather
in Avery County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.099 and -81.848 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 5' 56" and W -81° 50' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:07 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:11 am and 5:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Discover Grandfather

Grandfather in Avery County (North Carolina) with it's 25 citizens is a city in United States about 327 mi (or 526 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Grandfather is now 02:07 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Grandfather, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 53 mi (or 86 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newland, Boone, Bakersville, Lenoir and Mountain City. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Night Temperature -4°C / 24 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

-1°C (31 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Banner Elk Winery and Villa

Address
5,4 mi
60 Deer Run Lane
28604 Banner Elk
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Highlands at Sugar

Address
2,6 mi
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive
28604 Banner Elk
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Inn at Elk River

Address
4,6 mi
875 Main Street West
28604 Banner Elk
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Shady Lawn Lodge

Address
4,5 mi
330 Cranberry St
28657 Newland
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BLUE RIDGE VILLAGE

Address
1,5 mi
3781 TYNECASTLE HIGHWAY
28604 Banner Elk
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BLUE RIDGE VILLAGE BY FESTIVA TRAVEL SER

Address
1,9 mi
3781 TYNECASTLE HIGHWAY
27694 BANNER ELK
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW MOUNTAIN LODGE AT BANNER ELK

Address
3,5 mi
1615 TYNECASTLE HIGHWAY 184
28604 Banner Elk
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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The Scarboro Sugar Mountain Banner Elk NC Luxury Rental

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 01:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: horburydf

Amazing luxury cabin rental on Sugar Mountain NC with all you desire! Gourmet kitchen, fireplaces, gameroom with pool table, jukebox, pinball, video arcade games, 9 flat screen HDTVs, large...


Banner Elk NC 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath on Sugar Mountain $399,000

Published: March 03, 2015
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Castle Rock Realty

At the top of Sugar Mountain with skiing, golf, ice skating, hiking trails and tennis this log sided home is made for a large family. Quiet street and large decks view and nature. You will...


Grandfather Mountain State Park,NC October-2014

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 46:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AyferOnur Seyahatnamesi

Grandfather Mountain is a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. At 5946 feet (1812 m), it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one...


Grandfather Mountain June 20, 2012

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 51:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Stroman

A Goldwing guided tour up Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Riding on a 2008 Honda GL1800 Goldwing. Recorded on a helmet mounted GoPro Hero 2 camera. This was part of a 2682 mile ...


The Flock Fly's to Grandfather Mountain

Published: August 19, 2008
Length: 57:25 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Scott Siegel

Day 3 of the Flock of Siegel's Destination Carolina Summer Vacation..Heaven on Earth - Grandfather Mountain North Carolina.


Linn Cove Viaduct...Blue Ridge Parkway

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 39:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: eastofthesunset

motorcycle touring.


Windy day on Grandfather Mountain

Published: June 17, 2012
Length: 02:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cissie Phillips

Shot this video on Grandfather Mountain on the Grandfather Trail just next to McRae Peak. Someone along the trail stated they'd heard the winds were 50 mph at the bridge, but they sure seemed...


Blue Ridge Parkway approaching Grandfather Mountain 480p

Published: December 06, 2009
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lizard2000again

Driving down the Blue Ridge Parkway coming up on Grandfather Mountain and the viaduct.


Grandfather Mountain Mile-High Swinging Bridge

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 22:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RomanticAsheville

See the mountain views from the Mile-High Swinging Bridge atop Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. See our guide at http://www.romanticasheville.com/grandfather.htm.


Grandfather Mountain NC Attraction Website Video

Published: December 31, 2010
Length: 48:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mountain Travel Guide

Since the dawn of time, Grandfather Mountain has stood watch over Northwestern North Carolina.Once taller than Everest, 300 million years of wind and weather has worn these granite precipices...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Grandfather, North Carolina

Grandfather is a village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States; named after Grandfather Mountain. The village is a fully gated community within Grandfather Golf and Country Club, located along NC 105. The population was 73 at the 2000 census.

Located at 36.1005, -81.8502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Avery County, North Carolina, Villages in North Carolina

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina

Sugar Mountain is a village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The village is located on Sugar Mountain's north slope. The population was 226 at the 2000 census.

Located at 36.1244, -81.8756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Avery County, North Carolina, Villages in North Carolina, Populated places established in 1989

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. At 5,946 feet (1,812 m), it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway passes by the south side of the mountain and also passes over the nearby Grandmother Gap.

Located at 36.1111, -81.8114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of North Carolina, Landmarks in North Carolina, Appalachian culture, Protected areas of Avery County, North Carolina, Protected areas of Caldwell County, North Carolina, Protected areas of Watauga County, North Carolina, State parks of North Carolina, Protected areas established in 2009, Nature centers in North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Grandmother Gap

Grandmother Gap is a mountain pass in North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Grandfather Mountain (5964 feet).

Located at 36.0764, -81.8347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Geography of Avery County, North Carolina, Mountain passes of North Carolina

Linn Cove Viaduct

Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243-foot concrete segmental bridge which snakes around the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. It was completed in 1987 at a cost of $10 million and was the last section of the Blue Ridge Parkway to be finished. The viaduct was needed because of the damage that a traditional cut-and-fill road would have caused to Grandfather Mountain. The viaduct was designed by Figg and Muller Engineers, Inc. ; construction began in 1979.

Located at 36.0932, -81.8132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in North Carolina, Bridges completed in 1983, Viaducts in the United States, Blue Ridge Parkway, Road bridges in North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Avery County, North Carolina