North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain Is Changing The Price Of Admission
Grandfather Mountain has announced it has shifted to a new ticketing system that includes a dynamic pricing structure. It is the home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hiking trails, and other nature-themed attractions.
WSOC TV reports that with dynamic pricing, the cost of admission is based on demand. According to a news release, the new pricing considers variables such as seasonality, holiday dates, and the extra experiences available on the mountain on the date of your visit.
New Admission Prices
Base Days (these are quieter days, mostly in the winter months):
Adult – $15
Senior – $13
Child – $10
AAA Adult – $13
AAA Child – $9
Mid-Level Days (these include most, but not all, April-October dates and feature extra experiences in the park, such as Grandfather’s schedule of daily programs during these months):
Adult – $24
Senior – $22
Child – $10
AAA Adult – $22
AAA Child – $9
Peak Days (these are in-demand days, usually around a holiday or fall color season, that also typically feature extra experiences in the park):
Adult – $28
Senior – $26
Child – $10
AAA Adult – $26
AAA Child – $9
For more information on Grandfather Mountain’s new ticketing system and pricing, go to grandfather.com/tickets.
List: Some Of The Best North Carolina Family Campgrounds For Spring
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing. That means North Carolina camping season is ready to begin at many of our state’s campgrounds! Camping is an activity that the whole family can all agree on and enjoy. And we all know that is a rare thing in this age of portable electronic entertainment.
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North Carolina is home to many unique and beautiful places to explore the outdoors, both in campgrounds and in the wild. There are a bunch of great spots, from State Parks to private campgrounds, to even your own backyard!
Camping has all sorts of benefits, and it’s almost certain to help your family.
“Simply put, camping is good for you, both in body and mind,” a Utah State University study said. “Benefits include relationship building, opportunities to learn and develop new skills, unplugging and getting away from screens, connecting with nature, stress reduction, and increasing physical fitness.”
And don’t be afraid if you are new to all of this. There are a number of great resources out there to help you get started with camping.
“The best way to learn to camp is to jump right in and try,” KOA said in this handy guide. “You may encounter a few bumps along the road, but it is important to remember that no camping trip ever goes exactly as planned. As long as you know the camping basics, the rest will become memories and experiences to help you grow each time you embark on another trip.”
Here are some of our favorite North Carolina campsites! Please add your favorites in the comments!
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