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5 Things To Do In Spring In Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock is a premier tourist destination year round. In Summer we have festivals and moderate temperatures, in Fall we have colorful leaves, in Winter we have skiing. Spring is the often overlooked season that offers so much more than expected. The buds are just coming out on the trees,
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About Blowing Rock, NC
Community Overview Blowing Rock is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway and along the Eastern Continental Divide. While it’s often called “the village” by locals and visitors, the town is small, encompassing just three square miles. As it is situated along ridges overlooking the Pisgah National Forest, large homes skirt the views
Accessibility
Activities & Attractions The Blowing Rock Attraction Parking: 2 designated spaces, hard surface lot Bathrooms: 1 accessible bathroom Amenities: The area around the Blowing Rock offers paved, wide walkways that would be easily accessible by a wheelchair. There are trails that branch off of this walkway that would not be
Trip Tips: Recreation Primer for Blowing Rock
Are you considering a first-time visit to Blowing Rock? Looking to get outdoors but not sure how to plan ahead? For this primer, our Trip Tip host Brian Baldwin answers some basic questions about the recreational areas around Blowing Rock. Brian is the store manager at Footsloggers of Blowing Rock,
Marketing & Promotional Opportunities
The BRTDA offers many resources to help with marketing and promotions for our local tourism partners! BRTDA Website (this one!) BlowingRock.com is the official visitor information website for Blowing Rock. Qualifying tourism-related businesses in Blowing Rock, such as accommodations, restaurants, and shopping, are listed on the website free of charge.
Partner Resources & Education
Free One-on-one Assistance The Blowing Rock TDA’s skilled staff members stand ready to help our tourism industry partners make use of all our organization has to offer! From social media tips for your business, to ideas for promotions, we are happy to help. Whether your business is new or well-established,
Learn About the TDA
What is a TDA? A Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is created by the NC Legislature. It allows municipalities and counties to collect occupancy taxes which are to be spent on tourism development and promotion to visitors from outside their boundaries. How is the TDA funded? The Blowing Rock Tourism Development
2024 Rosebay Rhododendron Bloom Report
The wild Rosebay Rhododendron did not bloom in full this year due to unseasonably dry weather. We did see some blooms but not the usual…
Local Guide Wins Orvis Fly-Fishing Award
Chetola Resort’s manager of fly-fishing and head guide Dustin Coffey was named the 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year on April 5 during the organization’s annual owners and partners meeting in Manchester, Vermont. Coffey calls the award the “heavyweight championship of the world for fly fishing guides.” It goes
Join the Movement!
Join the Movement Blowing Rock, North Carolina is a proud partner of the Outdoor NC Alliance and we’re thrilled to share our commitment to stewardship of our shared outdoor spaces with you. We have joined the Outdoor NC movement to preserve and protect our cherished outdoor spaces for future generations
Blowing Rock a Top Fishing Destination
As the chill of winter fades away, anglers across the United States eagerly await the arrival of spring and the start of another exciting fishing season. FishingBooker has announced the release of its 9 best spring fishing destinations for 2024. From the rugged coastlines of California to the tranquil lakes of Alabama,
