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Destination in the North Carolina mountains just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Downtown shopping, award-winning restaurants, hotels, cabins, hiking and more.
The town of Blowing Rock takes its name from an unusual rock formation which juts over 1,500 feet (460 m) above the Johns River gorge. Due to the rock's shape and size, wind currents from the gorge often blow vertically, causing light objects to float upwards into the sky.
Blowing Rock is close to more of North Carolina’s most beautiful outdoor places. We’d probably start with Grandfather Mountain ‘s gorgeous hikes, that breathtaking mile-high bridge, and wildlife exhibits inside.
Known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Blowing Rock NC is widely regarded as one of the most charming North Carolina villages. Located in the NC High Country 10 miles south of Boone and 24 miles east of Banner Elk, the town of Blowing Rock was established in 1889.
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Experience Blowing Rock - Stay, Dine, Shop. From the unmatched, far-reaching views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the quaint storybook mountain village, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is truly deserving of the title: "Crown of the Blue Ridge."
Enjoy family attractions including The Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, The Blowing Rock, gem mines, Grandfather Mountain all near Blowing Rock, NC.
Blowing Rock, called the "Crown of the Blue Ridge", is well known for its award-winning downtown (often referenced as one of North Carolina's most scenic mountain villages), surrounding attractions and outdoor things to do.
Start at North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction and the town’s namesake, The Blowing Rock, a unique formation with extraordinary views and near-constant winds. Tweetsie Railroad presents old-fashioned amusements and a nostalgic atmosphere with historic, steam-powered locomotives.
Blowing Rock is a quintessential mountain village with beautiful churches, a downtown with great shops and restaurants, and a quaint Main Street. Varied accommodations, restaurants, galleries and shopping round out its appeal.