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 […]
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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 […]
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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