Blowing Rock
With just around 1,000 residents, Blowing Rock is a quaint mountain town that has a lot to offer its annual visitors. Given the title “The Crown of the Blue Ridge,” this is the best place in North Carolina that most people have never heard of. Although home to the oldest travel attraction in the state, The Blowing Rock, this town is a secret that's been well-kept. If you're looking for a unique getaway to the High Country, Blowing Rock is the place for you.
Head to Blowing Rock in spring to enjoy cool weather, freshly bloomed flowers, and far less tourists. In general, spring is the low season for the North Carolina High Country and Blowing Rock is no exception. While you might need to have a few rainy day plans, just in case, you can enjoy a tranquil mountain vacation while visiting Blowing Rock in the spring.
If you're eager to enjoy outdoor activities, summer is the perfect time to visit Blowing Rock. Given the town's location in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock stays much cooler than other nearby places, giving you a nice break from the heat. Hit the trails by foot or mountain bike or take to the water on a kayak. Whatever activity you choose, you can find it in Blowing Rock.
Fall is the most popular time of the year for visitors to come to Blowing Rock. Given the beautiful fall colors and crisp mountain air, it's understandable that so many people would want to head to the mountains during the fall. If you're searching for a great place to immerse yourself in the cozy fall weather, a visit to Blowing Hills during the autumn sounds perfect for you.
The winter is an exciting time to visit Blowing Rock and enjoy the town's annual events. In January you can join in on the Polar Bear Plunge, eat to your heart's desire at Winterfest, and be amazed by the Ice Carvings set up at the park. This is only the beginning of the great events you can take part in when you visit Blowing Rock in the winter.
Regardless of the town's size, they know what tourists look for when visiting, and that's great food. Blowing Rock provides guests a variety of restaurants from casual to fine dining. You'll find places that are perfect for a romantic date night or a quick bite before driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whatever you're craving while in Blowing Rock, you're sure to find an even better version of it!
While most people come to see The Blowing Rock in person, visitors soon see there's a lot more to this town than just its namesake. With a range of outdoor activities, great restaurants, and comfortable vacation rental cabins, Blowing Rock will soon become your favorite North Carolina destination.
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