Inside the Village of Blowing Rock
APPALACHIAN SKI MOUNTAIN
The NC High Country's 1st Ski Area - since 1962. Day & night skiing/snowboarding, lessons, outdoor ice skating. Open daily Fri. before Thanksgiving thru late Mar. Apparel, equipment & helmet rentals available. Slopeside lodging & ski-&-stay packages. Special rates for groups & early/late season.
940 Ski Mountain Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0106
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0106
Toll-Free: 800-322-2373
Telephone: 828-295-7828
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BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTION
North Carolina's oldest travel attraction. Short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mtn, Table Rock & Hawksbill. Garden waterfall, observation tower & unique gift shops. Open daily Apr-Dec & Thurs-Mon in Jan-Mar, weather permitting. On Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible.
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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Milepost 294 - The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, offering incredible views, a variety of hiking trails, and many historical and cultural sites. Blowing Rock is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearly at the midpoint. The Parkway is open year-round, weather permitting in winter, and there is no admission cost. The local Parkway visitor center information desk and America's National Parks bookstore are located inside the Moses Cone Estate house with a craft shop operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The visitor information desk and bookstore are open from May through October, while the craft shop is open from early April through November.
BRAHM (BLOWING ROCK ART & HISTORY MUSEUM)
Experience the visual arts and our rich mountain heritage through enlightening exhibits, family-friendly cultural events, art workshops, and engaging lectures. Open year-round Tues - Sat, 11am - 5pm. Open Sundays, 11-4p, May-Oct. Free Admission.
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DOC'S ROCKS GEM MINE
North Carolina Gemstone Mining Specialists focusing on the Appalachian Mountain range. We offer rockhound tours during the summer, indoor mining, birthday party room, school group rates and scout merit badge classes. Also home to dinosaur-themed mini-golf! Open year round.
www.docsrocks.org
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HIGH GRAVITY ADVENTURES ZIP LINE & AERIAL PARK
Zip, climb, and experience unforgettable adventures high in the mountains of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. High Gravity Adventures is for thrill-seekers, beginner to advanced, and features the High Altitude Zip Line Tour and Dropzone Free Fall, the three-story-tall Blue Ridge Adventure Course, and the kid-friendly Foothills Zip and Adventure Park for ages 4+. And don't forget our four-story, three-person Giant Swing; we dare you not to scream! Offering the best family adventures in the High Country, High Gravity Adventures is also the ideal location for birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, group events, company outings, and so much more. Epic adventures await at High Gravity Adventures.
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JULIAN PRICE MEMORIAL PARK
Milepost 296 - Julian Price Memorial Park can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 5 miles from Blowing Rock. Here, you can camp, hike, canoe, picnic, fish, or simply stand and take in the beauty to be found at Price Lake.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock, NC
MOSES CONE MEMORIAL PARK
Milepost 294 - 25 miles of preserved Carriage Trails wind through the estate that once belonged to "Denim King" Moses Cone and his wife, Bertha. Wander the trails, fish at Bass and Trout Lakes, see the historic mansion, and hike up to the top of Flat Top Mountain to see the Cone family cemetery plots and breathtaking views of the area.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock, NC
MYSTERY HILL
A truly unique blend of indoor and outdoor adventure with multiple activities. It's a gravity-defying, axe-throwing, bull-bucking, rock-hounding, ice-cream-brain-freeze kind of a good time! Open year round.
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SKY VALLEY ZIP TOURS
The #1 rated outdoor activities in Blowing Rock on TripAdvisor. Choose from Zip lining or our new Mountain Cat Off-Road eATV tours! Our Canopy Tour, Night Flight or Whistle Pig Kid Zip (for ages 4+!) all include our world class zipline experiences. The Mountain Cat Off-road Adventure Tours are our newest way to get into the wild from a different perspective. Find us in the woods, down a gravel road just 5 miles from Boone or Blowing Rock.
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SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD - MOSES CONE MANOR
Milepost 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Moses Cone Manor just off 221. Finest quality Appalachian Mountain hand-made crafts by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Craft demonstrations on the porch May-October.
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TEE 2 GREEN INDOOR GOLF
Get ready for Tee 2 Green, the ultimate indoor golf and lounge experience that never sleeps! We offer 4 golf simulator bays all in 4K high definition with the latest software offering 500+ exact replicas of both famous and local golf courses, like Blowing Rock Country Club, Boone Golf Club and Grandfather GC. Ball and club data analysis is available to all patrons wanting to improve their game with valuable game improving feedback. Normal business hours will offer self-pour technology, with an incredible range of beer and wine selections. Sip on your favorite drink as you play or simply unwind with your friends in our spacious lounge area. Members will have access to reservations outside normal business hours via an unique evanescent PIN code to perfect their game, take lessons or play with friends. All levels from beginner to advanced players are welcome.
If you're stuck in the rain or want to up your game, stop by T2G to play, laugh and perfect your swing on any green.
278 Shoppes on the Parkway, Suite 18
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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TWEETSIE RAILROAD
Wild West family theme park featuring historic steam engines and a train ride through the NC mountains. Live entertainment, amusement rides, Deer Park, & special events. Open April - Dec, with Ghost Train in Oct and Tweetsie Christmas in Nov & Dec.
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Toll-Free: 800-526-5740
Telephone: 828-264-9061
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In the Area
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
Be inspired by the views from the highest point in the Blue Ridge & escape to a nature sanctuary of global importance. Mile High Swinging Bridge, native wildlife in natural habitats & alpine trails. 15 miles south of Blowing Rock. Open all year, weather permitting in winter.
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HORN IN THE WEST
Seasonal outdoor drama that tells a story of Daniel Boone, the famous frontiersman and the hardy mountain settlers of the Blue Ridge Mountains in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the years before and during the War of Independence. The drama highlights those settlers who came to the region seeking freedom and escape from the British tyranny. Summer evening performances at the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, NC.
The adjacent Hickory Ridge History Museum is open before the show. Donations are encouraged. All seats reserved, walk-ups welcome. www.horninthewest.com - 828-264-2120
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LINVILLE CAVERNS
Guided tours through a natural limestone cavern featuring stalactite and stalagmite formations, underground stream and blind trout. North Carolina's only show caverns. Open year round (weekends only December, January, February). Hwy 221 North, Marion, NC
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LINVILLE FALLS
Hiking, campground and picnic area. Trail to overlooks of falls and gorge. Falls are located within the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and are among largest falls in the region. Climbing in the gorge is prohibited.
MAST GENERAL STORE
Nestled in a secluded mountain valley & outfitting the Appalachian since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear & quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Original Store & Annex, Hwy 194, Valle Crucis. Also King St, Boone.
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PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST
The 192,000-acre Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest stretches from near Black Mountain, along the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, to just south of Blowing Rock. The forest provides outstanding recreation, spectacular scenery, a vast array of wildlife habitat, and sustainable timber.
Telephone: 828-652-2144
TOWN OF SEVEN DEVILS
Come discover our positive altitude! Play tennis, hike, shop, tube, zipline or relax while enjoying some of the best views around. You will find an array of residential choices... whether you stay for a weekend, a season, or a lifetime!
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