The Historic Village of Blowing Rock, NC
Established as a mountain resort in 1889, Blowing Rock, NC has been a haven for vacationers for over a century. As a year-round resort, this small village provides a wonderful variety of leisure and recreation activities.
The spectacular vistas surrounding Blowing Rock, NC is not to be missed, especially during the fall. During the winter, the village becomes a beautiful "wonderland" backdrop for cross country skiing at Moses Cones Park or downhill skiing at one of the many nearby ski resorts. Add to all these specialty shops, galleries, horseback riding, golf, tennis, whitewater rafting, and canoeing. And don't forget the breathtaking views and photo opportunities along many Blue Ridge Parkway trails and mountains which include world-famous Grandfather Mountain and the "Mile High Swinging Bridge".
Points of Interest
Blowing Rock Brewing Company - A custom designed 5 Bbl brewhouse, with abilities to make regular as well as high gravity ales and lagers.
USA Raft Nolichucky and French Broad Rivers - Whitewater rafting French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers near Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Boone, NC.
Ashe County Cheese Factory - Ashe County Cheese Inc. is open to visitors year-round who often come in to watch through a viewing room to see just how the cheese is made. Ashe County Cheese is the only cheese-making plant in the area of its kind and possibly the only one in the state.
The Blowing Rock - The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. Open all year weather permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Scenic attraction. Views of the gorge, gift shop, and snack shop.
Blowing Rock Ensemble Stage - Enriching the lives of the residents of The High Country and its visitors, by providing a broad range of live theatrical presentations of the highest possible quality at an affordable price.
Grandfather Mountain - Mile-high swinging bridge, animal habitat, nature museum, food and hiking.
Horn In The West - Outdoor drama. June 30-Aug. 16. Nightly at 8:30 pm except for Monday.
Linville Caverns - Tours of underground caverns. Hwy 221 between Linville and Marion.
Linville Falls - Two falls plunge into Linville Gorge. 1/2 mile hike to falls. Open year-round.
Mast General Store - Building on National Register of Historic Places. Retail store and mail order. Historical site in Valle Crucis and annex store in Boone. Open year-round.
Moses Cone Estate & Parkway Craft Center - Crafts for sale, hiking trails. MP 294 on Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway - 469 miles connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
Skiing
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Ski Beech
Sugar Mountain Resort
Local Weather & Events
RaysWeather.com - The High Country's most trusted source for local weather.
ToddsCalendar.com - The High Country's most trusted and comprehensive source for area events.
The Historic Village of Blowing Rock, NC
Established as a mountain resort in 1889, Blowing Rock, NC has been a haven for vacationers for over a century. As a year-round resort, this small village provides a wonderful variety of leisure and recreation activities.
The spectacular vistas surrounding Blowing Rock, NC is not to be missed, especially during the fall. During the winter, the village becomes a beautiful "wonderland" backdrop for cross country skiing at Moses Cones Park or downhill skiing at one of the many nearby ski resorts. Add to all these specialty shops, galleries, horseback riding, golf, tennis, whitewater rafting, and canoeing. And don't forget the breathtaking views and photo opportunities along many Blue Ridge Parkway trails and mountains which include world-famous Grandfather Mountain and the "Mile High Swinging Bridge".
Points of Interest
Blowing Rock Brewing Company - A custom designed 5 Bbl brewhouse, with abilities to make regular as well as high gravity ales and lagers.
USA Raft Nolichucky and French Broad Rivers - Whitewater rafting French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers near Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Boone, NC.
Ashe County Cheese Factory - Ashe County Cheese Inc. is open to visitors year-round who often come in to watch through a viewing room to see just how the cheese is made. Ashe County Cheese is the only cheese-making plant in the area of its kind and possibly the only one in the state.
The Blowing Rock - The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. Open all year weather permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Scenic attraction. Views of the gorge, gift shop, and snack shop.
Blowing Rock Ensemble Stage - Enriching the lives of the residents of The High Country and its visitors, by providing a broad range of live theatrical presentations of the highest possible quality at an affordable price.
Grandfather Mountain - Mile-high swinging bridge, animal habitat, nature museum, food and hiking.
Horn In The West - Outdoor drama. June 30-Aug. 16. Nightly at 8:30 pm except for Monday.
Linville Caverns - Tours of underground caverns. Hwy 221 between Linville and Marion.
Linville Falls - Two falls plunge into Linville Gorge. 1/2 mile hike to falls. Open year-round.
Mast General Store - Building on National Register of Historic Places. Retail store and mail order. Historical site in Valle Crucis and annex store in Boone. Open year-round.
Moses Cone Estate & Parkway Craft Center - Crafts for sale, hiking trails. MP 294 on Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway - 469 miles connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
Skiing
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Ski Beech
Sugar Mountain Resort
Local Weather & Events
RaysWeather.com - The High Country's most trusted source for local weather.
ToddsCalendar.com - The High Country's most trusted and comprehensive source for area events.