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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RENTAL CABINS,
HOMES, CONDOS (451)
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EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
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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 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 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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BLOWING
ROCK ATTRACTION North Carolina's
oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes views
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.
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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.
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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
(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.
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Linville Caverns. Located
at the base of Humpback Mountain
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.
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Grandfather
Mountain. Grandfather Mountain is
the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain range
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.
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The
Blueridge Parkway. Outstanding scenery
and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most
popular units of the National
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.
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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 28605
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Woodlands
Barbecue Restaurant. Located just minutes south the Blue Ridge
Parkway on Highway 321 Bypass in Blowing Rock, North Carolina,
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.
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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.
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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.
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Mystery Hill.
It's a fascinating exploration of science, optical illusion and natural
phenomena. Tour includes the Mystery House
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.
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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.
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Knight's on Main. Open
all year. Serving breakfast, lunch and
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Hayes Performing Arts Center.
The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center is a year round
facility that is the home
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.
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The Moses Cone
Center. Milepost 294 on the
Blue Ridge Parkway in the Moses Cone 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.
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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.
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Traditions Pottery.
Bolick and Traditions Pottery Martin House.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Cabin Fever. Cabin
Fever of Blowing Rock offers a complete collection of log cabin and
vacation home furnishings. Whether you
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.
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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.
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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
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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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