- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Specialty Shops and Ziplines.
- From Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to Julian Price Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Blowing Rock and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
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Appalachian Cultural Museum featured local artisans, crafts and artifacts. It was a nice place to stop, stretch the legs and meet some local artists. Unfortunately, it is closed for several years now.
5.0 Miles
Located in Boone, North Carolina, The Greenway Trail is actually a trail system that runs through Greenway Park. Some of the trails accommodate joggers, while others are reserved for walking only. The park is a popular venue for weddings and other events, but the trails remain open during such events.
5.1 Miles
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174 Old Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC 28604
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In business since 1986, Appalachian Angler Guide Service leads fly fishing expeditions in the streams of Western North Carolina. The company offers some trips on a seasonal basis, while others are available year round.
5.2 Miles
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38 votes
Horn In the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607
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History is a living art at the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum. Visitors get a glimpse of what life was like over 150 years ago as costumed staff demonstrate cooking, metalworking, carpentry, sewing and other day-to-day tasks as they were performed before the days of electric lighting and indoor plumbing.
5.2 Miles
Daniel Boone Native Gardens is a three acre garden featuring numerous species of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The gardens are populated by a bog garden, fern garden, rhododendron grove, and a rock garden.
5.4 Miles
With over one-hundred native plant species, Daniel Boone Native Plant Garden has 3 acres of land to explore. Events at the garden include guided nature walks, photography workshops, and festivals.
5.5 Miles
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48 votes
1675 Nc Highway 105 Byp, Boone, NC 28607
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Family entertainment is the focus of Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Arcade. The attraction offers an adventurous miniature golf course, go karts, a playground for children, bumper boats, laser tag, and an extensive video game arcade.
5.6 Miles
Rockhounds and jewelry lovers must not miss the opportunity to visit the Foggy Mountain Gem mine. Visitors enjoy mining and tumbling their own stones, learning about local minerals and shopping Foggy Mountain's large inventory of precious stones, jewelry and display samples.
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The Children's Playhouse is a play center for children. The center features several hands on exhibits and play areas. Attractions include an arts and crafts studio, construction zone, puppet theater, music and drama corner, and a train table.
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207 votes
630 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607
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North Carolina's Mast General Store Old Boone Mercantile is a charming shop in Boone, North Carolina. Styled after the quaint general stores of yesteryear, the three-floor store sells a riot of candy, knickknacks and local memorabilia.