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 […]
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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 […]
The oldest tourist attraction in North Carolina (and namesake for the town of Blowing Rock), The Blowing Rock is a unique geological formation located 3000 feet above John’s River Gorge. It was named for the area’s whipping winds, which led […]
Blowing Rock is located 8 miles south of Boone in the NC High Country. The area’s abundance of Christmas tree farms and ski resorts make it a very popular destination at Christmas time and all through the winter. Although many […]
Part of the family-friendly Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine attraction, the Appalachian Fossil Museum comprises the largest privately-owned collection of fossils, minerals, and gemstones in North Carolina. Founder Randy “Doc” McCoy has had a passion for paleontology ever since his mom introduced him […]
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