Located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 302.8, the Rough Ridge Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in North Carolina for a very good reason. Starting from the overlook’s parking lot, the trail heads into the forest at […]
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This historic Blowing Rock attraction, which dates back more than 70 years, is bonkers in the very best way. But you definitely need to be in touch with your inner child in order to fully appreciate it. The family-owned Mystery […]
Located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 297, just over 4 miles from downtown Blowing Rock, Julian Price Memorial Park is our favorite park in the North Carolina High Country. Situated at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, the 4,200-acre parcel was […]
Although it’s rated as somewhat strenuous due to elevation changes, this 2.7-mile round-trip hiking trail is worth doing for the 3 wondrous waterfalls you’ll see along the way. The trail starts at Broyhill Park in the Annie Cannon Gardens (which […]
Easily ranking among the most popular NC State Parks, the 2,456-acre Grandfather Mountain State Park is located about 16 miles from the heart of downtown Blowing Rock. Towering nearly a mile above the North Carolina Piedmont, this International Biosphere Reserve […]
When people refer to Grandfather Mountain, it can get a little confusing because there are several different elements to the area. The first is the iconic mountain itself: At 5,946 feet, it’s the tallest mountain on the eastern escarpment of […]
If you enjoy charming little NC mountain towns such as Waynesville, Burnsville, and Little Switzerland, you’ll love exploring downtown Blowing Rock. Though Moravian Bishop August Gottlieb Spangenberg visited the area in 1752, the real roots of the town began in […]
The Blue Ridge Parkway passes two miles north of downtown Blowing Rock, so the town is a perfect base for exploring some of our favorite overlooks, hiking trails, and parks located along the 469-mile scenic route. Our favorite Blue Ridge […]
Our favorite restaurant in Blowing Rock is Timberlake’s Restaurant at Chetola Resort, which opened in the historic Manor House of former owner J. Luther Snyder in 2012. With 3 dining rooms and a lakefront patio, the upscale eatery serves up […]
If you really want to get a feel for a mountain town, you really need to learn more about its history and culture. The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is a great place for both, offering a look at […]
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