Blowing Rock
NC is just
off the Blue Ridge Parkwayin the North
Carolina mountains,
and is a storybook village filled with
upscale shops and unique attractions.
Blowing Rock offers
outdoor adventure that ranges from
whitewater rafting to skiing,
performing and visual arts, fine dining
and family restaurants, and a
range of accommodations including
mountain cabins, bed and breakfasts and
ski resorts. Stay in a
Blowing Rock Inn and walk to downtown
stores, restaurants and festivals.
The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed from Blowing Rock. Outstanding scenery
and recreational opportunities make the Parkway one of the most
popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles
through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas.
Linville Caverns - Located
at the base of Humpback Mountain
in the beautiful Linville Valley where nature has sculpted a masterpiece in stone.
Over centuries, slowly moving ground water created underground labyrinths
with an incredible series of rooms, passages, and spectacular
formations.
This area participates in the Western North
Carolina Quilt Trail
Click the
logo for details. and a map to follow the
Quilt Trail
Ongoing Events:
Jazz ConcertsThe 2nd
Sunday of each month May - Oct at the Meadowbrook Inn, 7PM-9PM Blowing Rock Farmers Market
Thursdays
4-6PM May - Oct. Monday Night Concert Series in Broyhill
Park - 7 PM,
June, July, August. Select nights.
FREE.
Find future and additional
mountain events and festivals on the
NC Events Calendar
Blowing
Rock
NC Cabins and
Vacation Rentals:
Alpine EscapeCabin
- 3-4 bds, 3.5 baths, AC, jacuzzi in master, 2
king beds, hammock, 2 large decks, hot tub,
gas grill, linens, stocked kit, WIFI.
Kid-friendly: high chair, monitor, jogger, stair
gates, toys, DVDs. Rec room + sleeping, full
bath, foosball, TV. PET FRIENDLY. Click here for Cabin photos and rental availability
Blowing Rock NC Mountain Contemporary Cabin Rental
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps up to 9. Lots of deck to enjoy the incredible view, grill, ping pong table, jetted bathtub, fireplace. Located on 10 private acres only 11 miles from downtown Blowing Rock. See photos, details or book online
Chalet style rental
- 2 bedrooms plus loft, 1 bath, sleeps up to 6.
Large deck with mountain view, gas grill, free standing
fireplace, Internet. 5 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock
and Appalachian Ski Mountain to.See chalet photos, details and availability
Blowing Rock Condo, walk to downtown -
2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4. Vacation condo with gas
fireplace, 2 master bedrooms, WIFI, quiet 3rd floor
location, gas grill on the balcony, HDTV, WIFI. See condo photos, details and availability
Large vacation rental with mountain
views - 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps
up to 10. Deck with golf course and mountain
view, grill, stone fireplace, video games, WIFI.
Gated community in great location for area
attractions. Check fro current pricing: See rental photos, details, availability
Log cabin with serene short range mountain
view - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 5.
Deck with dining and gas grill, gas logs, AC,
fire ring and firewood, Internet. On site hiking
trails. Located only 3 miles to downtown Blowing
Rock. Average $145 per night.
Get photos and availability
Newer vacation rental in serene setting - 3
bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps up to 10. Covered
and open deck, gas grill, fireplace, foosball,
fire pit, WIFI. Pets considered. Check for
current prices. Get photos and rental availability
Vacation home rental with view of
Appalachian Ski Mountain - 4 bedrooms, 3
baths, sleeps up to 12. Hot tub with mountain
views, gas fireplace, wrap-around deck with gas
grill, kids play area, WIFI. Only 3 miles to the
slopes! Average $151 per night.
Check availability
Charming A-frame by a stream
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 4. Hot tub, wood
burning fireplace, deck overlooking stream, gas
grill, WIFI, video games, recently renovated.
Average rate $142 per night. See rental photos and availability
Secluded cabin with mountain view
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 4-6. Log cabin
only 10 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock. Deck
and screened porch, charcoal grill, woodstove,
full kitchen, laundry facilities. Average rate
$104 per night. check details, availability
Brown Mountain Lodge near Wilson Creek
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Half mile
to Wilson's creek and trout fishing. 4 horse
barn for guest horses. Fireplace, charcoal
grill, pet friendly. Average rate $185 per night. Get details and availability
Spectacular Mountain views - 4 bedrooms, 4.5
baths, sleeps up to 10. Amazing views from 3
levels of decking, hot tub, gas grill, stone
fireplace, media room with 13 ft screen,
flagstone firepit, WIFI. Get photos and availability
Private setting in a central location
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 4.
Wood-burning fireplace, deck, charcoal grill,
full kitchen, dial-up Internet, pets considered.
Located on 2.5 acres between Boone and Blowing
Rock NC. Average rate $93 per night..
See photos and availability
Log cabin rental with creek - 2 bedrooms, 2
baths, sleeps up to 8. Wooded setting on 22 acres,
covered and open
porch, gas grill, gas fireplace, game room with
ping pong and foosball, Internet access, fire
pit, pets considered. On site trails and creek. Get cabin photos and calendar
Mountain views and waterfall
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sleeps 6.
Wonderful mountain views and only a short
walk to Hebron Falls. Deck with gas grill,
fireplace, DVD and video library, located on
12 acres with trails and easy access only
6.1 miles to Blowing Rock and 8.4 miles to
Boone. Average $154 night.
Check current rates and availability
Downtown Vacation Condo - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4.
Split bedrooms-perfect for 2
couples. Gas log fireplace, flat
screen TV, WIFI and IPod dock.
Average $158 per night.Check availability
Ridgeway Inn - 19 guest rooms with windows that open, WIFI.
Complimentary breakfast, lobby fireplace, coffee
and microwave. Business center. Get current rates and availability
Chetola Mountain Resort - 42 guest units at the
Lodge, Chetola Condos or Bob Timberlake Inn.
Rooms, suites, 1-4 bedrooms condos. Spa
services, Wellness and recreation, golf,
restaurant and Pub. Located on 83 acres in the
heart of Blowing Rock.Get packages and availability
The Village Inn - 24 king rooms. complimentary
breakfast. Lobby fireplace, microwave, coffee.
Outdoor guest grill. Internet. business center,
pet friendly. Check availability and current rates
Meadowbrook Inn in the heart of downtown - 62
guest rooms and suites, WIFI, some with
fireplace, whirlpool tub, terrace. Complimentary
breakfast. Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness
Center, event facilities. Onsite lounge. Get details and current rates
Westglow Resort and Spa
-
Guest rooms include use of all luxury
spa resort amenities and a complimentary
breakfast. The all-inclusive spa
vacation packages includes
accommodations, 3 gourmet meals daily,
access to all health spa amenities
including the fitness center and fitness
classes, and morning nature hikes with
breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Onsite restaurant. Check rates and availability
Blowing Rock NC Bed and Breakfast,
Mountain
Inns List:
Alpine Village Inn - 297 Sunset drive, Blowing Rock NC Blowing Rock Inn - 788 N. Main Street, Blowing Rock NC Boxwood Lodge - 671 Main St, Blowing Rock NC Cliff Dwellers Inn - 116 Lakeview Terrace, Blowing Rock NC Green Park Inn - 9239 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock NC The Hemlock Inn - 134 Morris Street, PO Box 422, Blowing Rock NC Hillwinds Inn - 315 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock NC Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock
- 8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock NC The Homestead Inn - 153 Morris Street, Blowing Rock NC Meadowbrook Inn and Suites - 711 Main Street, Blowing Rock NC The Ridgeway Inn - 131 Yonahlossee Rd, Blowing Rock NC The Village Inn - 7876 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock NC
Appalachian
Ski MountainThe High Country’s 1st Ski
Area (1962). 2 Quad
Chairlifts, 1 Double Chairlift, 1
Conveyor Lift, 1 Handle Pull Lift. 10 slopes, 2
Terrain Parks. 46,000 sq ft base
lodge with WIFI, Restaurant, Ski Shop, Gift Shop,
Nursery, Lockers, Video Games, Meeting Rooms, &
observation deck.
Blowing Rock NC
area
Attractions
The Blowing Rock
Attractionis North
Carolina's oldest travel attraction(1933). A
short scenic walk includes incredible views of
Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill.
Located on Highway 321 South across from Green
Park Inn.
Tweetsie Railroadwas North Carolina's
first theme park
and today still manages to blend fantasy, nature
technology into a fun and educational experience for
kids of ALL ages. Hop aboard the train and let good ol'
number 12 take you on an unforgettable three-mile
journey through the scenic mountains. You'll arrive
transported back into the days
of the Old West.
Even in today's high-tech world,
we all still have a need for
old-fashioned fun and pretend. Tweetsie Railroad
is a unique attraction that allows children and families
to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a
cowboy, Indian or an engineer on an historic steam
locomotive, Number 12, now listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. Open April through October.
Mystery Hillis a fascinating exploration
of science, optical illusion and natural
phenomena. Tour includes the Mystery House where
visitors stand at a 45° angle, the Hall of
Mystery, the Puzzle Room, and Bubble-Rama. Also
includes Appalachian Heritage Museum and the
Native American Artifacts Museum with 50,000 relics.
Grandfather Mountain
is
the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain range
at an elevation of 5,964 feet. The Mountain is now
operated as a scenic travel attraction and a world-class nature preserve.
The Mile High Swinging Bridge was built to give visitors easy access to
the breath-taking view from Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak. Grandfather
Mountain State Park Website.
The Moses Cone Centerat Milepost 294 on the Blue
Ridge Parkway is home to
abundant natural beauty and the best quality Appalachian
Mountain hand-made crafts from the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
Craft demonstrations.
Traditions Pottery
- Bolick and Traditions Pottery Martin House.
5th and 6th generation potters: Bolick, Original Owens, and
Traditions. Decorative, functional, and folkart.
IAGO specializes in jewelry, art, glass, fine art,
sculpture, home decor accents, copperware, pottery,
woodcrafts, metal crafts, and stained glass.
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Main Street Gallery - A cooperative gallery of contemporary
arts & crafts from the NC mountains.
960 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 828-295-6991
Morning Star Gallery - Hand crafted glass,
garden accessories, pottery, jewelry, fine art.
257 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
828-295-699.
Winterfire Craft Gallery - Handmade American crafts specializing in NC pottery.
1087 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 828-295-4880