5 Things to do Adventurous in Blowing Rock That You Shouldn't Miss

May 31, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Named "the only place in the world where snow falls upside down" by Ripley's-Believe-It-Or-Not, the legendary Blowing Rock geological formation has been attracting visitors to its corner of North Carolina since 1933. The accompanying mountain village of Blowing Rock sits 4,000 feet above sea level along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. The winter brings enough snow to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountain peaks that it is possible to ski the south, staying over at one of Blowing Rocks charming B&Bs.
Restaurants in Blowing Rock

1. Sky Valley Zip Tours

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Sky Valley Zip Tours

We provide the best zip line adventures in western North Carolina. Three tours are offered: 1) Canopy Tour: A thrilling ATV ride leads to 10 zip lines, a 45' vertical descent off a rock face, and a 120' cable bridge over a 35' cascading waterfall. Cross the valley from 300' above its floor. Must be 10 years old and 70-250 lbs. to participate. 2) Kid Zip: Called the Whistle Pig Adventure Park, our kids' zip line is a miniature version of the Canopy Tour. Includes 7 zips, a small bridge, and a 20' slide out of the trees. Kids can play for up to 2 hours and zip through the course as many times as they can. An adult chaperone can relax in the viewing area or walk around just below the kids to take pictures and cheer them on. A covered picnic shelter and water are provided. Children must be 4 years old and be able to reach 48" high. 3) Night Flight: Starting after dark on select weekends, this moonlit tour covers the first half of the Canopy Tour course and ends with the cliff jump.

2. High Gravity Adventures

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High Gravity Adventures

**We are open periodically throughout the winter and as weather allows, check our website for the most current information. High Gravity Adventures is located in the Boone/Blowing Rock area of North Carolina and specializes in unique and active outdoor recreation for ages 4 & up. Complete with a Zip Line Tour, an Aerial Adventure Park, and a Giant Swing, there is everything your family needs to have a fun and adventurous day in the high country! Soar across multiple lines on the Zip Line Tour, culminating in a 1,000 ft zip over a beautiful valley and a 70 ft (optional) breathtaking free-fall experience. Explore over 75 aerial challenges including rappelling stations and climbing stations, all ranging from 15 to 50 feet off the ground in the aerial adventure park. Take a thrilling 45 ft plunge on the Giant Swing. Whatever adventure you’re ready for, we’re ready to lead the way!

3. Wahoo's Adventures

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Wahoo's Adventures

ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS! "2 Time Outfitter of the Year", 8 Time TripAdvisor "Peoples Choice Award", an Hall of Fame. Celebrating our 40th anniversary. Award winning service, with the highest quality outdoor adventures in the region, at the GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES! Fantastic full service Outposts, located on or by the areas best rivers. Providing the ultimate in convenience with riverside parking, hot showers, store, catered meals(basic to gourmet), camping, treehouse cabins, and so much more. NO LONG BUS RIDES! We have adventures for the smallest of children "MILD", up to "WILD" World Class Extreme Rafting adventures. Our Guides are known as some of the "Finest Seasoned Outdoor Professionals", you will find in the World today. Many have been running rivers for over 15+ yrs, honing skills on rivers Worldwide and then sharing their skills with our younger Guides and YOU our GUEST to offer an amazing experience! Go with the PROS at WAHOOS, You will WITNESS and EXPERIENCE the DIFFERENCE!

4. Glen Burney Trail

Annie Cannon Gardens on Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC https://www.visitnc.com/listing/CjG4/glen-burney-trail-annie-cannon-gardens
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Glen Burney Trail

Reviewed By elliottriley8 - Statesville, United States

Moderate hike with cool views. Not strenuous at all but also not "easy". Nice to get away from the clutter of the downtown area and not be too far from civilization. Great for couples, families, friends. The trail is barely wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side, so keep that in mind if you have small children or animals with you. Very cool to walk alongside water the whole time. Almost no trash on the trail (did see a bottle or two), so please don't trash this area!

5. Appalachian Ski Mtn.

940 Ski Mountain Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8300 +1 800-322-2373 [email protected] http://appskimtn.com
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Appalachian Ski Mtn.

The NC High Country’s 1st ski area. Renowned for teaching beginners, families and groups how to ski since 1962. Home of the French Swiss Ski College, the place to learn to ski and ride. 3,000 sets of ski and snowboard rentals. Offering NC’s only Flex Ski Ticket and only late-night skiing. Snowmaking on all slopes, mostly after operating hours. Jacket, bib, glove, goggle and helmet rentals. 3 terrain parks, refrigerated outdoor ice skating rink, 46,000 sq. ft. Bavarian-style lodge with wireless internet and 200’ observation deck. Restaurant with fireplace overlooking slopes, Ski Shop, Gift Shop, nursery, locker room, TV lounge and group meeting rooms. Ski-in/ski-out chalet rentals. Open 7 days and nights, mid-November to late March. 2 miles off 4-lane US Hwy. 321 between Blowing Rock and Boone. Closest resort to Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh.

Reviewed By caleaX - Tampa, United States

Loved our weekend at Appalachian Ski Mountain and Boone in General. The whole area is great for families and there is plenty to do for non skiers to do while everyone else is on the mountain. We where there Feb 28-March 1. I’m not sure their normal conditions, but the days we were there were amazing. We had been watching the weather to pick the weekend we would head up from FL so my wife and 4 year old could get better acquainted with skiing. This weekend we got great snow and had a great experience at Appalachian Ski Mountain. The instructors my wife and son had were great. Like really great!! The value for the instruction and rental equipment is incredible compared to what thing cost at larger more well known resorts. One drawback is that the learning slopes can have very long lines and there are lots of beginners that are skiing/riding in a very dangerous manner. For learning and beginners I wouldn’t recommend anywhere higher than ASM. It would also be a fun friends weekend. Give it a shot.

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