Blowing Rock
THE CROWN OF THE BLUE RIDGE
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.
Spring
Spring is the perfect time to visit if you want to enjoy all that Beech Mountain has to offer, without any of the crowds. During the offseason, you'll enjoy quiet hiking trails where you can really immerse yourself with nature, without having to tune out voices from other hikers. Embrace the cool temperatures, fresh blossoms, and tranquility of nature awakening from winter.
Summer
With Beech Mountain sitting so high up in the mountains, the summer isn't nearly as hot and humid as other places in North Carolina. It offers prime hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing in Buckeye Lake. The summer season is also the perfect time to relax and enjoy live outdoor concerts after a long day in the sun. You'll find many other family-friendly activities and events offered throughout the town this time of year.
Fall
Fall is by far most people's favorite time of the year to visit Beech Mountain. Take in the beautiful fall foliage during the day and cozy up in a sweater by the fire at night. It really doesn't get better than that for an autumn getaway! If you're ready to get outside and see what nature has to offer, you won't run out of things to do and winding trails to discover. But, hey, no judgment if you prefer taking in the views from your cabin with a great book in your lap.
Winter
Great skiing in the South doesn't happen in more than a few places and Beech Mountain is undoubtedly one of the best. Watch the Blue Ridge Mountains come alive in a different way as they're covered by fresh snow and skiers, snowboarders, and sledders from all over the Southeast flock to their slopes. You'll certainly enjoy visiting this quaint mountain town in the winter, whether you'll be taking it in from the ski runs or snuggled up in a cozy cabin.
BLOWING ROCK RESTAURANTS
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.