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Delve into Gragg in United States
Gragg in the region of North Carolina is a city in United States - some 325 mi or ( 522 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Gragg is now 09:38 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Asheville, Banner Elk, Boone, Charlotte, and Crossnore. While being here, make sure to check out Asheville . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gragg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Blowing Rock North Carolina in fall
The second week of November I took a little trip to NC.I stayed at Price Park campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway at night,and went to see the sights all day.The next time I go I'm surely taking my d ..
Grandfather Mountain Snow 10-30-12
Blizzard conditions on Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC 10-30-12. Footage of Luna the otter, the cougars at the back of their habitat, and a rare sight of the habitat bears out and about in the sn ..
Asheville Early Fall Color, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina Mountains
See the early fall leaf colors beginning in the highest elevations of North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway during the first week of October 2011. See the view from Rough Ridge Hiking Trail - lo ..
Hike to Macrae Peak, Grandfather Mountain, NC
Video from October, 2010 of family hike to Macrae Peak, part of Grandfather Mountain (www.grandfather.com The hikes are a bit strenuous, and the trails a little precarious, but for those those who att ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 36.09 -81.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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 36.11 -81.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Grandmother Gap
Grandmother Gap is a mountain pass in North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Grandfather Mountain (5964 feet).
Located at 36.08 -81.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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 36.10 -81.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Julian Price Memorial Park
Julian Price Memorial Park is a park of 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, named in honor of Julian Price. It is at milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Together these parks comprise the largest developed area set aside for public recreation on the Parkway.
Located at 36.14 -81.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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