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Holiday Dining In Blowing Rock
Are you planning to spend your Christmas Holiday in Blowing Rock? The Christmas week is a great time for family celebration in Blowing Rock. Go skiing or ice skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain, enjoy small town charm in the village, stay in a unique inn or cabin, and take in

Watauga County Locals get 10% Off
McCoy Minerals is thankful for YOU local shopper! So head on over and get 10% off of your purchase. This sale excludes cutting and custom jewelry. McCoy Minerals 537 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-414-9889

Best Holiday Window Display
Each year, a favorite holiday window display is chosen by public poll! Who will win Best Holiday Glow?

Custom Holiday Arrangements at MacHouse Designs
Our favorite things this year are custom-designed holiday arrangements in sourced vintage vessels. These unique, handmade items make the perfect gift for a hostess, friend, or family member.

Muled Bloom Bag Set at Franklin & Rose
These quilted bags come in red and green and pink and blue depending on your preference. The red ones definitely give off Holiday vibes! The bags are reversible to keep things interesting, and for the first time are being sold in a set of a matching tote and cosmetic bag

Evergreen Candles at FireLight Book & Candle
The Evergreen Candle was specifically made to smell just like a Christmas Tree. It is a soy based candle with fir and white pine essential oils and will help any space get festive for the season!

Recipe Kits at Spice & Tea Exchange
Spice & Tea Exchange is happy to introduce a diverse selection of Recipe Kits as our Favorite Thing this holiday season. These Recipe Kits offer all the spices and in-store ingredients to make a variety of gourmet dishes.

Emerald Ring at Gaines Kiker
This year, Gaines’ favorite thing is this 3.6 karat emerald ring set in 14KY prongs with a sterling silver and 14KY band. This stunning emerald hails from Brazil and is for sale right in our own Blowing Rock.

Thanksgiving Day Dining
A few restaurants in Blowing Rock will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and they are ready to welcome you! Reservations are required.

Hoop Rockers at Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery
Our favorite thing this year is our hickory and oak Hoop Rockers. Handcrafted by Amish artisans, each rocker is steam-bent, sanded, and finished by hand. Perfect for cabins, living rooms, and cozying up by the fire, these rockers are as comfortable as they are charming.

Vinyl Records at neaco
Discover a gift that never goes out of style at neaco with their curated vinyl record collection has something for every music lover on your list. From classic albums to new releases, each record adds personality, nostalgia, and a little extra rhythm to the holiday season.

Charm Bar at Christmas in Blowing Rock
The Amanda Blu Charm Bar. Offering customizable 18k gold dipped or sterling silver dipped jewelry. This line will allow you to create meaningful pieces by selecting from a variety of charms, and spacers.