Explore our Blog for a glimpse into the many experiences and stories of our beloved mountain town. Be sure to also check out our Itineraries for great travel ideas that are definitely blog worthy!
Sparkling Earrings at Monkee’s
Monkee’s of Blowing Rock’s favorite thing this year are Mignonne Gavigan earrings. Made with decadent materials in bold, eye catching styles, these earrings are sure to make their recipient feel special. Buy Now!
Magazine Racks at Bent Tree Furniture
Hand made magazine racks by Old Hickory Tannery are new at Bent Tree Furniture. Choose from any of the styles pictured here or create your own custom order! Inquire about available finishes, embossed leathers and hair hides. 7595 Valley Boulevard Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-622-9821
Holiday Stroll in Blowing Rock
Join us in Blowing Rock for the Holiday Stroll, a celebration of winter and the Christmas season in December. It’s like a town-wide holiday open house! Shops are open late, many with special deals just for the season!
Best Holiday Window Display
Each year, a favorite holiday window display is chosen by public poll! Who will win Best Holiday Glow?
Christmas in Blowing Rock Wins “Best Holiday Glow” 2024
Christmas in Blowing Rock has been awarded the title of “Best Holiday Glow” for 2024! Twenty shop windows were part of a public rating poll, available via QR codes in the windows and announcements on social media. This poll is always fun for our shops and helps spread holiday cheer
Blowing Rock Hometown Heroes
After the devastation of Hurricane Helene the High Country banded together and worked to help those who lost everything. It was a very emotional time but it was also a time of hope as we saw the strength in our communities.
Fall Color Update: October 24, 2024 – BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
A 20-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway opened yesterday, October 23, from Milepost 285 to Milepost 305. This includes many people’s favorite spots such as Beacon Heights, Rough Ridge, and Price Lake. Color on this section of Parkway is varied depending on location.
Blue Ridge Parkway OPEN Near Blowing Rock
The area between mileposts 285 and 305 on the Blue Ridge Parkway includes many favorite locations, including Thunder Hill Overlook, Cone Estate, Price Lake, Rough Ridge, and Beacon Heights.
Visit Thoughtfully: Tips for a Post-Helene Trip
Blowing Rock businesses are open and eager to serve you! Visitor support is vital to the survival of our local tourism-based economy, so your visit contributes to area recovery. Western North Carolina needs you! Full recovery from Hurricane Helene will take time. If you are visiting soon, we urge you
Fall Color Update: October 17, 2024
Even the leaves have felt the effects of Helene. Many of the trees at higher elevations lost their leaves due to the high winds. However, a bit of fall color is still developing here in the High Country.
Support Local Businesses Post-Helene
Though the storm is over, recovery is ongoing. As most of our visitors know, the fall leaf season is vital to businesses in the High Country, but that kind of robust economic activity wasn’t possible this October. Additionally, lots of our local businesses showed up for our community in big
Helene Recovery Information
The NC High Country was devastated by Hurricane Helene on September 27. We are so grateful for the outpouring of concern for our town and our community. Blowing Rock was incredibly fortunate through the storm; many of our neighbors are still in dire situations. Learn more about local recovery and
