Blowing Rock North Carolina, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the North Carolina mountains, is a storybook village filled with upscale shops, unique attractions, outdoor adventure that ranges from whitewater rafting to skiing, performing and visual arts, fine dining and family restaurants, and a range of accommodations from cabins to bed and breakfasts and hotels to resorts.

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nearby cities: BooneBanner Elk, Linville , Valle Crucis

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Alpen Acres
Alpine Village Inn
Blowing Rock Victorian Inn
Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort
Crippens Country Inn 
Gideon Ridge Inn
Hemlock Inn
Maple Lodge Bed & Breakfast Inn
Meadowbrook Inn
The Boxwood Lodge
The Green Park Inn
The Inn At Ragged Gardens 
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Westglow Resort & Spa

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Ace Realty Team
Barr Family Developers
Cathey Purvey, Re/max Realty Group
Crown Point Land Development
Maria Owens at Village Real Estate
High Country Real Estate
Laurelmor
Mountain View Realty
The Sterling Company
 
 FOR SALE.  The Sterling Company was established in 1995.  All of our Agents pride themselves in providing experienced and professional services to all of our clients and customers. Our linville Country Club NC_Bish.jpg (622855 bytes) knowledge of all areas of The High Country is unsurpassed and we look forward to working with you whether you wish to sell your property or find the perfect mountain getaway.  Please see our Featured Property of the Month:  Excellent Value in Linville Ridge Country Club:  Spacious 5BR/5.5BA Home on 5.85 acres. Perfect Family retreat with two kitchens and  laundries, two great rooms, two fps,  open and covered decking three car garage, generator and many special features. $1,000,000. The Sterling Company site. 
FOR SALE.  Well appointed mountain cedar home with CEM Purvey Boone.JPG (3680777 bytes)metal roof. Stacked stone flower beds with split rail fence. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the open deck with pergola. Bright open floor plan, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with additional den/craft/guest suite. Vine railings accent the floor to ceiling stone fireplace for those COOL mountain nights. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway / Boone/Blowing Rock/Todd area, offering GOOD VIEWS, privacy and abundant wildlife. Broker Interest. $298,000. Contact Cathey Purvey, Re/Max Realty Group. Cathey Purvey site. 

This is the view you come to the mountains for! Enjoy a beautiful unobstructed view of Grandfather mountain and 7+ mile vistas that stretch clear to Blowing Rock from over 1000 sq feet of deck space. Inside Deepwood Vista you’ll find a recently renovated home with new appliances, a fully stocked kitchen and Dining room. Enjoy a roaring fire from the large stone fireplace in the living room, or a game of Ping Pong or Foosball in the game room. Bedrooms include a spacious master bedroom with King-size bed, a cozy guest room with twin beds, and a private downstairs bedroom with a queen bed. The living room and game room both have sofa-beds, and there are three full bathrooms. Whether enjoying the many golf courses, ski resorts, and tourist attractions that are just minutes away or just taking in the view or the dazzling night sky from the deck, Deepwood Vista is perfect for a refreshing and unforgettable vacation! Family pets are welcomed. $848+ per week. Or choose one of our other 100+ rentals at Foscoe Rentals. Deepwood Vista  site.

Art in the Park. over 100 exhibitors in each of six shows May through October. Work includes: painting (oil, watercolor and acrylic), etching, stained and blown glass, basketry, wood carving and turning, clay, photography, fiber, jewelry and more. Dates for 2008 are May 17th, June 14th, July 19th, August 16th, September 13th, and October 4th. Shows are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Blowing Rock CIty site. 

Tweetsie Railroad. Visit North Carolina's first theme park, and take a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. That place is Tweetsie Railroad, where we're celebrating 50 years of unforgettable family memories! Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer. And of course, every guest will want to take a ride on our historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Tweetsie Railroad site. 

BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTION North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTIONviews of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower and unique gift shops. Open daily April-December. January, February and March open weekends only, weather permitting. Located on Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible. The Blowing Rock site.

Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Art Center. Our mission is to pursue excellence including programming and services for our patrons and engage audiences of diverse ages, cultures and economic backgrounds. We provide children and youth programs and are a gathering place for active exchange about culture and creativity. Mariam Hayes Performing Art Center site.

Linville Falls. At the head of the Linville Gorge is the famous Linville Falls which is actually two falls: Upper Falls (50 feet) and Lower Falls The Linville Falls - Linville Falls, NC (60 feet). A well used (and maintained) trail leads you in the long climb to both lower and upper falls. The climb is strenuous but the rewards are great. They have placed benches along the way for those of us needing to take the climb in stages.The view of the Linville Gorge from the upper vantage point is well worth the effort. Linville Falls site. 

Linville Caverns. Located at the base of Humpback Linville Caverns - Marion, NCMountain in the beautiful Linville Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville Caverns.  After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public touring.  Deep beneath Humpback Mountain, nature has sculpted a veritable masterpiece in stone. Toiling many centuries, slowly moving ground water has been the primary artist for this creation of underground labyrinths. The water dissolved out an incredible series of rooms and passages, and created spectacular formations. Linville Cavern site. 

Grandfather Mountain. Grandfather Mountain is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain GRANDFATHER MOUNTAINrange at an elevation of 5,964 feet. The Mountain is privately owned and is operated as a scenic travel attraction and a world-class nature preserve. The Mile High Swinging Bridge was built to give visitors easy access to the breath-taking view from Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak.  Grandfather Mountain site. 

The Blueridge Parkway. Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAYNational Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. The  Blueridge Parkway site. 

BLOWING ROCK NC RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BLOWING ROCK NC ARTISTS & GALLERIES

BLOWING ROCK NC MERCHANTS & MORE

The Village Cafe Blowing Rock NC
146 Greenway Court
Blowing Rock, NC 28605Patio - The Village Cafe, Blowing Rock, NC
Phone: 828-295-3769
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy breakfast, brunch, and lunch in the garden or our turn-of-the-century home. Open at 8:00 am serving breakfast and brunch all day. Lunch begins at 11:00 am. Follow the stone pathway beside Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream on Main Street. Closed Mondays. Village Cafe site
Knights On Main Restaurant Blowing Rock NC    A non-smoking, family restaurant, located on Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock NC. We offer daily lunch and dinner specials, including homemade soups and chili, barbecue ribs, fresh seafood, and our fried oyster special on Fridays. Wine and Beer served. Restaurant open daily at 7 AM for country style breakfasts. Knights on Main site.
Appalachian Ski Mountain. The NC High Country’s 1st Ski Area. Skiing since 1962. 2 Quad Chairlifts, 1 Double Chairlift, 1 Conveyor Lift, 1 Handle Pull Lift. 10 slopes including 2 Terrain Parks. Season: Friday before Thanksgiving through the first Sunday in April. Open 7 days a week. Night skiing beginning first Friday in December. Home of the French Swiss Ski College, the Southeast’s largest independent Ski School, offering daily group and private lessons & the SKIwee Childrens Program. Facilities include: 46,000 sq ft Bavarian-style base lodge is smoke-free w/ wireless internet, Restaurant, Ski Shop, Gift Shop, Nursery for Ages 1 to 4, Lockers, Video Game Room, Meeting Rooms, & 200 foot observation deck.  Slopeside lodging and ski-and-stay packages available. Special rates for groups. Early and late season rates. Appalachian Ski Mountain site.

Storie Street Grille. Outstanding food. Gracious service. Casual, yet sophisticated surroundings.
The Storie Street Grille Restaurant provides a culinary feast that’s a favorite of locals as well as visitors to the historic village of Blowing Rock, NC. Storie Street Grille site.
Storie Street Grille Blowing Rock NC Restaurants

Canyons. Stop by and experience our eclectic cuisine, drinks, entertainment, and the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge. Canyons of the Blue Ridge, serving Lunch daily from 11 am to 5 pm, and Dinners daily from 5 pm. Come join us for a wide variety of finger foods, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Southwestern Specialties, Platters, Sandwiches, Burgers, Soups, Salads and Desserts. We also offer a Kids Menue and Take-Out. Canyons offers a wide variety of entertainment. Canyons site.

The Black Dog Internet Cafe & Bakery. Fresh Baked Goods, Smoothies and Coffee Drinks - Free WiFi Access
Located Upstairs in Footsloggers in Downtown Blowing Rock NC 921 Main Street, Blowing Rock NC. Black Dog Internet Cafe & Bakery site. 
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Crippen's Restaurant. "Best Restaurant in North Carolina," Greensboro News & Record. Certificate of Honor from James Beard Foundation. Appeared in Country Inns, Southern Living and New York Times. Daily changing menu. Creative appetizers, homemade pastas, fresh meats, game and seafood. All desserts made on premises. Full bar and extensive wine list. Dinner Only. Casually elegant country inn with fireplace and parlor. Crippen's Restaurant  site. 

Bistro Roca. Intelligent Choices for the Common Craving." One of Blowing Rock's most popular restaurants, Bistro Roca serves inventive American Bistro cuisine from Chef Michael Foreman in a rustic yet elegant setting. Bistro Roca's superb staff combines efficient service with gracious hospitality and will delight you with a great selection of wines and mixed drinks from Antlers Bar. Light menu available. Serving Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Saturday, and Sunday Brunch. Bistro Roca site. 

Blowing Rock Cafe.  Enjoy the beauty of Blowing Rock while dining on our patio, or come on inside to relax in our warm and inviting atmosphere. Open 7 am - 9 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 7 am - 8 pm on Sundays. We have all ABC PERMITS. Mixed Drinks, Beer, and Wine are available.Try our Homemade Soups and Delicious Desserts! Blowing Rock Cafe site. 

Divide Tavern & Restaurant. Located in the historic Green Park Inn - The Divide Tavern and Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. All ABC permits. Individuals and large groups welcome. Reservations encouraged. Divide Tavern & Restaurant site. 

Ciao Bello at Meadowbrook Inn. Ciao Bello! Restaurant and Lounge offer casual Italian dining, room service, and banquet dining. Our menu offers Italian favorites as well as a variety of other entrees such as Gorgonzola Encrusted Filet Mignon, Baked Salmon, and Mediterranean Grouper. This is accompanied by a well rounded wine list to match your dinner selection. Ciao Bello site. 

Chetola Resort Restaurants. Chetola Resort offers its guests a choice of two dining opportunities. The Manor House Restaurant, offering Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch & Sunday Brunch - and the Headwaters Pub with its Lighter Fare Dinner Selections,
Cocktails, Aperitifs, Domestic and Imported Beers, Coffee Specialties will be sure to fulfill every need. Chetola Resort site.  

The Woodlands Barbecue Restaurant. Located just minutes south the Blue Ridge Parkway on Highway 321 Bypass in Blowing Rock, North Eat in the Rough at Woodlands Restaurant Blowing Rock NCCarolina, Woodlands Restaurant specializes in North Carolina Barbecue Pork and Ribs, catering, great food and nightly entertainment. Our Restaurant Menu features barbecue beef, pork, chicken and ribs. Home style Mexican food as well. Catering Services also available! Woodlands Barbecue site. 

Blowing Rock Market, Deli & Wine Store. The Blowing Rock Market is currently carrying over 900 wines with
thousands more available upon request. If there is a wine that you are having problems finding, ask us, we will be glad to do whatever it takes to find that special bottle for you.
Blowing Rock Market site. 

Horn in the West. Open late June to mid-August. Shows nightly except Monday at 8pm. Exciting family entertainment of the history of the area. Horn in the West drama is performed in Boone North Carolina at one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres. Horn in the West is great entertainment to share with family. Highlighting the story of the nation’s first settlers to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this drama is enjoyed by children and adults alike. Admission includes Hickory Ridge Homestead Living History Museum. All seats reserved, walk-ups welcome. Horn in the West site. 

Mystery Hill. It's a fascinating exploration of science, optical illusion and natural phenomena. Tour includes the Mystery Mystery HillHouse where visitors stand at a 45° angle, the Hall of Mystery, the Puzzle Room, and Bubble-Rama. Also features Appalachian Heritage Museum and the Native American Artifacts Museum with 50,000 relics. Open 7 days a week, year-round, rain or shine. Four miles from Blowing Rock. Mystery Hill site. 

Mountain Music. A concert series and radio show which presents the best of traditional Appalachian musicians and performers. The series runs each summer in Boone and each fall in Blowing Rock.  Mountain Music site.

Knight's on Main. Open all year. Serving breakfast, lunch Lunch in Blowing Rock NC Restaurantsand dinner. The best in down home local cooking, with daily lunch specials, and exciting dinner specials each night. Beer and wine available. Owned and operated by Tim Knight. Knight's on Main site. 

Kojay's Cafe and Coffee Shop. Specializing in fresh and creative choices for breakfast and lunch, featuring a full line of specialty coffees and signature sandwiches plus homemade pastries and desserts. Kojay’s offers a comfortable environment complete with covered outdoor seating and complimentary wireless internet. Kojay's Cafe  site.

Parkway Cafe.   Located at Shoppes on the Parkway, in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers delicious food....in the perfect setting! You can spend the day shopping at any or all of the many shops that make up the Shoppes on the Parkway, then relax and enjoy dinner with us without even getting in your car...so you can join us anytime during the day    Parkway Cafe Site.
Blowing Rock Gallery Strolls. Come stroll through our many fine galleries to enjoy their beautiful works and meet different guest artists. The Gallery Stroll is free and open to the public. Strolls are on selected Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm. Blowing Rock Art site. 

Bob Timberlake Gallery. Nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region, The Bob Timberlake Gallery invites visitors to step into the artist's life and immerse themselves in his world. The Gallery itself is truly a work of art and offers a shopping experience that you will not want to miss. Bob Timberlake site.

Capehart Beck, The Upstairs Gallery. Quickly achieving the status of "destination," the Upstairs Gallery is the crown jewel of downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina.  Situated in the center of the shopping district and perched on the 2nd floor of the historic Martin House, we have the best views in town--both inside and out. Inside, you are welcomed not only by unparalleled works of art, but also by  warm, friendly people who allow you time and space to enjoy what you came for-the art. When you are ready, we will educate you on your favorite art and artists--often times by one of the artists themselves! Capehart Beck, The Upstairs Gallery site

Hayes Performing Arts Center. The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center is a year round facility that is the Blowing Rock Stage Companyhome of the Blowing Rock Stage Company. The Stage Company produces professional theatre, develops new plays, and teaches the next generation of theatre performers and artists through a variety of outreach programs. In addition to live theatre, the facility presents a variety of musical, comedy, and dance performances as well as a classic film series.  Hayes Performing Arts Center site. 

The Moses Cone Center. Milepost 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Moses Cone Parkway Craft Center at the Moses Cone Manor Manor just off 221. Moses and Bertha Cone built their home here at the turn of the century to have the natural beauty of the mountains at their front door. Today, their grand manor is home to abundant natural beauty of its own. Finest quality Appalachian Mountain hand-made crafts by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Craft demonstrations on the porch. March 15-November 30. SHOP ONLINE  Moses Cone Center site. 

Upstairs Gallery. Enjoy original oil, pastel and acrylic paintings, woodcuts, etchings, pottery and stained glass in a friendly, elegant, light-filled setting. Rest assured that your selection is created by full-time, professional, working artists with national recognition for their talents. Limited edition prints and commissions available. Open from 11:00 - 5:00 Monday - Thursday; 11:00 - 7:00 Friday and Saturday; 11:00 - 4:00 Sunday. Hours slightly altered in winter. Upstairs Gallery site. 

Traditions Pottery. Bolick and Traditions Pottery Martin Group 3House. Featuring 5th and 6th generation potters: Bolick, Original Owens, and Traditions. Decorative, functional, and folkart. Plus a wide selection of "Owens Red" pottery. Other local artists work available. Open daily. Traditions Pottery site. 

IAGO. Presenting the finest in inspired handcrafts. IAGO specializes in jewelry, art, glass, fine art, sculpture, home decor accents, copperware, pottery, woodcrafts, metal crafts, and stained glass. IAGO's artists and craftsmen are represented by such local instituitions as the Penland School and the Southern Highlands Craft Guild as well as others with a broader scope.Owners: Doug Lacher and Xiaodi Tang. IAGO site. 

 

100 West Union.  100 West Union specializes in luxury fabrics. Whether it's 100% cashmere in Christmas red or any of 30 other solid colors, check with us first.  38-54 shorts, regulars, longs, and ex-longs. 100 West Union features a wide variety of sportswear, neckwear, shoes, and furnishings shown here: Robert Talbott "Best of Class" neckwear. 100 West Union site. 

Cabin Fever. Cabin Fever of Blowing Rock offers a complete collection of log cabin and vacation home furnishings. Whether Cabin Fever Blowing Rock NC Gift Shopsyou live in a log cabin, or just wish you did, you'll be "living lodge" with our unique and distinctive rustic furniture, lighting, kitchen items, bed and bath decor, hardware, gifts and more! Cabin Fever site. 

Christmas in Blowing Rock. Come and browse in our delightfully different shop. We offer wonderful music, Blowing Rock ornaments, unique handcrafted gifts, Lampe Berger, Pandora Jewelry, Jim Shore's Heartwood Creek, handcarvings by Lance Long, personalized children's CDs and many other enticing and unusual selections. Come and discover the perfect memory of your mountain visit. Christmas in Blowing Rock site. 

The Delicate Flower. The Delicate Flower offers delightful items for the home, heart, and body. You'll find lotions, soaps, fragrances,
lingerie, pajamas, robes, jeans, tees, home accessories, and gift items. The folks at the Delicate Flower will help you select just the right items, custom wrap them, and even box and ship, right from the store. Delicate Flower site. 

 

 

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WINTERFIRE CRAFT GALLERY
Handmade American crafts specializing in NC pottery
1087 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-4880
MAIN STREET GALLEY
A cooperative gallery formerly know as Expressions features contemporary arts & crafts from the NC mountains.
960 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-2027
828-295-6991
MORNING STAR GALLERY
We offer a great collection of contemporary hand crafted glass, garden accessories and sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and fine art 
257 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-6991
BLOWING ROCK JAZZ SOCIETY
Live jazz concerts every 2nd Sunday  at the Meadowbrook Inn, Blowing Rock. Concert time is 7 p.m. til 9 p.m.
711 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
423-727-0795
ICHABOD'S
Featuring Italian-American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, pastas, chicken, pizzas, sandwiches and much more.
8062 Valley Blvd, Hwy 321 Bypass, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Holly's Biscuits Restaurant Blowing Rock NC
8180 Valley Blvd., 321 Bypass
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-295-4655
Serving breakfast and lunch. Country style biscuits made from scratch daily. Carry out orders. Special picnic baskets. All non smoking.
 

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