Banner Elk’s Grandfather Mountain Lodging Packages include a choice of 3 popular accommodations and two tickets to the Grandfather Mountain nature preserve. An extra value is the tickets received via this package are good for admission at any point during your visit, whereas tickets bought directly from Grandfather Mountain require a specific entry time. Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, visit the nature museum and see spectacular views atop this famous peak. Grandfather Mountain also has a variety of hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous. Packages from $120 per couple.