Are you planning to spend your Christmas or New Year holidays in Blowing Rock? The Christmas week is a great time for family celebration. Go skiing or ice skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain, enjoy small town charm in the village, stay in a unique inn or cabin, and...
NC Tripping, the go-to website and social media resource for North Carolina travel, has announced the winners of their third-annual Best of North Carolina (Best of NC). After tallying thousands of votes, Blowing Rock came out on top in two categories! Blowing Rock was...
Heavy traffic and safety concerns necessitate closure of popular, but unofficial, sledding hill at Sandy Flat Gap. Blue Ridge Parkway officials announced today that the area locally known as “Sled Hill,” near milepost 294.5, is closed effective immediately to all...
Indulge in an experience tailored exclusively for the local community. From today until March 31st, residents of Watauga, Ashe, Avery, and Caldwell counties can participate in a special spa package with a 15% discount on spa treatments, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures,...
Funky Tulip has been awarded the title of “Best Holiday Glow” for 2023! Leading up to the Holiday Stroll on December 8th over 250 votes were cast to crown the “Best Holiday Glow” in Blowing Rock. Lisa and her team outdid themselves this year with not...
2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’ve extended our trail experiences into November! This month we hiked up to the Cone Fire Tower, the Boone Greenway, the last portion of Tanawha, and out to Otter Falls at Seven Devils. As always, please remember to...
Some of our shops really go all out with Holiday Decorations, and we ask for the public to help us pick Best Holiday Glow! The 2023 poll is closed- the winner was Funky Tulip! Winning store gets all the bragging rights as this is just for fun. Winners will be posted...
The Holiday Season is a time for family, friends, and good cheer! Many of us are also thinking of others, particularly those who may be struggling. If you’re wondering how you can offer a helping hand, here are some local organizations helping us all give back this...
At The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, not only can you enjoy a deliciously prepared, locally sourced, authentic Appalachian meal… you can also purchase beer and wine to go in our Bottle Shop! Our intention is to promote beer and wine producers who take a...
Head over to Mountain Thread Company Nov. 13-18, 2023 for the first ever Locals Week. Locals get 10% off plus $10 off of a future purchase! This offer is in store only and available for residents of Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Wilkes, and Caldwell counties. 828.372.7024...
