- Our list of the best things to do in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features the top 78 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Blowing Rock, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Blowing Rock, NC , followed by 59 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Linville, Lenoir and Morganton
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Whitewater outfitter organizes relaxing tubing trips down scenic, gentle New River seven days a week
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Zip lining at Sky Valley Zip Tours is an exhilarating way to appreciate beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Visitors are trained by experienced staff members, and all safety equipment is included in the zip fee. Clients must be at least 10 years old and weigh 250 pounds or less.
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Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.
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Gemstone and mineral enthusiasts of all ages enjoy Doc's Rocks Gem Mine. This working gem mine is owned and operated by the McCoy family, who are dedicated to educating visitors about gems and minerals indigenous to western North Carolina.
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The 4,200-acre Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers attractive amenities and opportunities to visitors. The park features seven hiking trails and a well-stocked lake that is perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The park is also a beautiful picnic destination.
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Visitors to Blowing Rock can enjoy the mountains by horseback any time of the year. VX3 Trail Rides offers guided tours through the countryside for riders of all ages and skill levels.
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Fudge and other chocolate delights take center stage at Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Everything is made in full view of customers, which makes Kilwins an enjoyable stop for children and adults.
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Train enthusiasts love the Tweetsie Railroad, an Appalachian railroad museum and train conservation facility. The Railroad offers rides on restored antique trains, extensive modeling displays and plenty of other fascinating items.
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Part of Blowing Rock's downtown area, Memorial Park is often used for special community events including holiday celebrations. It is also frequented by locals and tourists because of its walking trails, picnic shelters and playgrounds.
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Annie Cannon Gardens on Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
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Relaxing with dripping waterfalls and winding paths, Glen Burney Trail is a popular hiking destination in the Boone area. Along with the foot trail, experienced hikers may choose to hike through the forest providing more of a challenge.
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Challenging slopes and a luxurious lodge await guests at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. This ski resort offers vacation packages and single-day admission passes. Guests enjoy complimentary wireless Internet service.