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Tweetsie Christmas

Tweetsie Christmas

Back for 2023! Enjoy the wonder of the Tweetsie Railroad dazzlingly lit for the holidays!  The train ride will feature over one million lights on its open-air route. Dress warmly to enjoy this special treat. See Santa in his Ginger Bread House, warm up to a campfire...
8 Main Street Shopping Secrets in Blowing Rock

8 Main Street Shopping Secrets in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock has many great shops on Main Street, but there are a few stores that are hidden or have secrets that many people do not know about! We’ve compiled a list of shopping secrets that are sure to be useful to new visitors, repeat visitors, or even...
Tips for Attending Symphony by the Lake

Tips for Attending Symphony by the Lake

About the Event: Often described as the “pinnacle of the summer season” here in Blowing Rock, the Symphony by the Lake is a must hear event! The Symphony is celebrating its 35th season this year, solidifying its place as a summer tradition. Set against the lake at...
Valle Crucis and Mast General Store Detour

Valle Crucis and Mast General Store Detour

The summer season is upon us and with it comes more traffic congestion. The area that is experiencing significant back ups and wait times is the ongoing construction site at N.C. 105 and Broadstone Road.  Lane closures can be expected on N.C. 105, Broadstone Road, and...
A Mountain Getaway: Three Things To Do in Blowing Rock This Summer

A Mountain Getaway: Three Things To Do in Blowing Rock This Summer

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway and nestled along ridges against the Pisgah National Forest, Blowing Rock is a Rockwell-esque town with rugged nature in its backyard. Offering the feeling of seclusion without isolation and the quality of being old-fashioned but not...
Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock

Waterfalls Near Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is home to several waterfalls, and there are even more to be found in the nearby region. See below for directions to more than a dozen waterfall viewing sites. Several require hiking, so they are arranged by trail difficulty. Each of these falls is...