Grandfather Mountain Top Shop — Local services in Banner Elk

This shop was helpful for bathrooms and they had a good souvenir selection. The staff was SO friendly and accommodating. I can’t compliment them enough! I knocked one star off because they don’t allow dogs into the shop and for it to be a state park where dogs are welcomed and bountiful, it doesn’t seem very well thought out. Luckily, my wife and I were there as a pair so one of us could stay with our pup while the other went inside. I guess people alone can’t go inside or have to hope it’s cool enough to leave their pup in...

This is a beautiful place! It's very expensive to enter, so be sure to get there early to enjoy to as much as possible. If you do a trail, be careful on time. If you come out a few minutes late, you will be...

I have snacks and drinks up here it's a beautiful mountain to be on top of but definitely fearful on...