Charlie Ellis has been bringing the gift of jazz to Blowing Rock for decades. From venues like the Jazz Parlor to P.B. Scotts, and now at the historic Green Park Inn, performances by Mr. Ellis and the Charlie Ellis Trio … Continued
Tired of Christmas Shopping Online Or At the Mall? Think About Choosing From Among Blowing Rock’s Favorite Things There’s nothing quite like the twinkle and warmth of North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town when it’s decked out for Christmas, and with … Continued
Handmade right here in Blowing Rock, these 100% cotton rope coasters are absorbent, washable, and the perfect gift! Coasters are available in gift sets packaged in a colorful basket, or individually in any quantity. Individual handmade coasters start at $5.50 … Continued
Seasonal Celebrations Ongoing in North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town There’s a lot going on in Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town, between Thanksgiving and Christmas: It’s a fun, festive and family-friendly holiday destination. The Norman Rockwell-esque downtown sparkles with … Continued
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Chetola Resort features a sparkling display of lights each winter season! The “Festival of Lights” is free and open to the public, and you are invited to enjoy thousands of dazzling illuminations throughout the resort. As you drive or stroll … Continued
We will close our Daily Fall Photos this season with an image from today’s Halloween Festival in downtown Blowing Rock. Several maple trees in Memorial Park are still clinging to bright foliage, though about half have dropped their leaves. That’s … Continued
Drives along local roads and highways are still spectacularly colorful. This shot was snapped from the passenger seat, the perfect place to enjoy the late-season color show. Old Highway 421 near Deep Gap elevation 3325 This weekend is still a … Continued
Now is the best time to enjoy the views from overlooks like The Blowing Rock attraction. The foliage in the John’s River Gorge is showing lots of beautiful shades of red and yellow. Over the weekend and in the coming … Continued
Much of the foliage color in the area is taking on a softer quality, a slight shift from the brighter colors of early fall. Oak trees in the area are showing rich color now, too, and their colors tend to … Continued