Vacation at one of Blowing Rock's finest Bed and Breakfasts, The Blowing Rock Maple Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in Blowing Rock NC.
High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the picturesque village of Blowing Rock and the surrounding High Country is home to many attractions, recreation, art festivals and events, including...
Skiing - Enjoy skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at many of North Carolina High Country Ski Resorts, including Blowing Rock's own Appalachian Mountain Ski Resort. Other area ski resorts include Hawksnest, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain
Golfing - Enjoy the cool mountain golfing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Nearby public golf courses include, the Boone Golf Club, Jefferson Landing Golf Club, and the RedTail Mountain Golf Course.
Tennis - Play tennis in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at the Hounds Ear Club or the Deer Valley Raquet Club.
Fly Fishing - Fly Fishing in the clean, clear, rivers of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is a unique experience. High Country area outfitters, such as Foscoe Fishing, can fix you up with everything you need for a peaceful day on the river.
Hiking - Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is numerous. There are many public hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, which are run by the National Park Service, and private hiking trails at Grandfather Mountain.
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina would not be complete without a day trip to the 17 mile Virginia Creeper Trail, which begins in Damascus, VA.
Whitewater Rafting - Whitewater Rafting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. There are many High Country area whitewater rafting outfitters that provide guided whitewater rafting tours, from the mild to the extreme!
Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina starts right here in Blowing Rock at the Blowing Rock Stables. Take a horseback ride the 26 miles of groomed horse trails near the Cone Manor in Blowing Rock.
Other North Carolina High Country Area Attractions:
The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest scenic attraction - spectacular views to John's River Gorge.
Moses Cone Manor House - Early 1900's home on the Blue Ridge Parkway with crafts from the Southern Highlands Guild, and 50 miles of walking trails. Bass and Trout Lakes.
Blowing Rock Stage Company - Professional theatre offering musicals, comedies, mysteries, and special holiday plays.
Mast General Store - Original store built in 1883 in nearby Valle Crucis
