The Blowing Rock Tours

Sculpted and shaped by the passage of time, explore the mesmerizing sight of The Blowing Rock. You'll be left wondering precisely how this rocky wonder was formed.

The Blowing Rock is an interesting place to begin your day of discovery in Blowing Rock. This geological formation comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other sights like Appalachian Ski Mtn, Tweetsie Railroad, and Julian Price Park to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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The Horse Shoe Farm

The Horse Shoe Farm

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $1,061, price is now $698 per person
$698
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Jan 22 - Jan 25
found 1 day ago
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Tampa (TPA) to Asheville (AVL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Every staff member went out of his/her way to make us more comfortable.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

The Restoration Asheville

The Restoration Asheville

4 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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$808
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Mar 3 - Mar 8
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
Room spotless and the staff very polite. Great location that you can everywhere in downtown Ashevill.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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Price was $1,319, price is now $905 per person
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Mar 3 - Mar 8
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Friendly staff. Very clean and quiet. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Reviews of The Blowing Rock

4.5
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Google said it was only 10 miles away but it is further. We had a Hallmark moment at the Christmas lighting! :)

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

it was a rainy day. Blowing Rock was in the clouds so really nothing to see. Go only when it's clear.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place. Beautiful lookouts

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

commercialization of a natural beauty

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When people visit Boone or any of its surrounding areas "artsy" comes to mind. This image resembles the area perfectly. From the front, this man is smiling while concentrating on his painting. Art is a huge part of the Appalachia culture. The town is full of color from spray paint on walls to artsy shops at every corner. It embodies many of the values a lot of people in the town encompass such as happiness, craft fulness, and resourcefulness.

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blowing Rock Art and History Museum in Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Glen Burney Trail is a fun one to check out. You can get super close to the 3 falls on the trail!

Glen Burney Trail

Enjoy a trip to Glen Burney Trail and popular activities like hiking in Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Glen Burney Trail
Such a pretty little park to stroll through with some ice cream from Kilwin's!

Broyhill Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Broyhill Park and enjoy the hiking trails in Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Broyhill Park
#appalachianechoes This picture is of the Mystery Hill sign in Boone. I took this picture because it reminds me of the time my parents brought me to Boone for a short vacation. We visited Mystery Hill and it is something I think about when describing this region. It is a picture that I feel many people from the region have in their minds from a previous visit or an outsider may feel for a similar place from their hometown. I chose to only take a picture of the sign because it is more direct than a picture of the Mystery Hill building.

Mystery Hill

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mystery Hill during your trip to Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Mystery Hill
Price Lake

Price Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Price Lake during your travels in Blowing Rock. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

Price Lake
Julian Price Park

Julian Price Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Julian Price Park, a lovely green space in Boone. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and ski slopes.

Julian Price Park

Best Lodging Options Near The Blowing Rock

Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
Chetola Resort
Meadowbrook Inn

Meadowbrook Inn

3 out of 5
711 Main Street Blowing Rock NC
Meadowbrook Inn
100 mile view, 2.5 miles to downtown Blowing Rock.

100 mile view, 2.5 miles to downtown Blowing Rock.

Blowing Rock NC
100 mile view, 2.5 miles to downtown Blowing Rock.
Boxwood Lodge

Boxwood Lodge

2 out of 5
671 Main St Blowing Rock NC
Boxwood Lodge
Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack

Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack

Lenoir NC
Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack
The Big Round Cabin - Blowing Rock, Hot tub, Secluded acreage, fabulous views

The Big Round Cabin - Blowing Rock, Hot tub, Secluded acreage, fabulous views

Lenoir NC
The Big Round Cabin - Blowing Rock, Hot tub, Secluded acreage, fabulous views
Blowing rock/mins to main st /pets/App Ski 3 miles

Blowing rock/mins to main st /pets/App Ski 3 miles

Blowing Rock NC
Blowing rock/mins to main st /pets/App Ski 3 miles
Sky Laurel Cottage - 3 bed 2 bath home, 1 mile Walk to Blowing Rock, pet friendly

Sky Laurel Cottage - 3 bed 2 bath home, 1 mile Walk to Blowing Rock, pet friendly

Blowing Rock NC
Sky Laurel Cottage - 3 bed 2 bath home, 1 mile Walk to Blowing Rock, pet friendly
Cottage Fever Blowing Rock, NC

Cottage Fever Blowing Rock, NC

Blowing Rock NC
Cottage Fever Blowing Rock, NC
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