- 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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28.6 Miles
The Outpost offers guided canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and stand up paddle boarding trips on the Catawba River. They also offer equipment rentals and trip takers can view a variety of aquatic wildlife.
28.7 Miles
One of the most famous outdoor paths in the eastern United States is the Appalachian Trail. Many hikers follow the trail and make stops at certain towns on the cross-sections that hold frequent events for these individuals.
29.2 Miles
83%
12 votes
2618 N Carolina 268, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Foothills Outdoor Adventures offers a variety of outdoor adventure sports options, ranging from guided tours to equipment rentals. Visitors can rent boats, kayaks, canoes, and river tubs, which are group boats unique to the company.
29.4 Miles
92%
13 votes
100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 935, Wilkesboro, NC
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The Wilkes Heritage Museum, which is located in the historic county courthouse, displays artifacts and images related to the area's settlement, development, and military history. Guests can also take a guided tour of the jail used in the 1860s.
31.5 Miles
Located in a forested area, Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park is situated along a creek and provides a canoe launch. The park includes picnic shelters, a paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, disc golf course, memorial garden and playgrounds.
31.6 Miles
91%
120 votes
2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League baseball team affiliated with the Texas Rangers. Their home field is the Hickory Crawads/ L/P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, North Carolina. The stadium also hosts many other regional and local sports games, concerts and social events.
33.5 Miles
93%
14 votes
310 N Center Street, Hickory, NC
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Harper House/ Hickory History Center is a house museum that interprets both Hickory history and Victorian life in the South during the 19th century. Current exhibits include Elegantly Crafted and an exhibit on the Catawba Springs Resort.
33.5 Miles
Carolina Theatre has been serving moviegoers since its construction in 1934. It has been restored with modern technology and seating, and aims to provide affordable family outings with $3 tickets and low-priced concessions.
33.5 Miles
The Hickory Community Theatre is a local community theater that presents 9 full-length shows per year in addition to several one act plays. The theater was established in the year 1949.
33.6 Miles
Seasonally open, Downtown Hickory Farmers Market has over 50 vendors and three individual markets where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy live entertainment. Products there include produce, food, meat, cheeses, baked goods, honey and local crafts.