Location: Blowing Rock
Top Things to do in Blowing Rock
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Blowing Rock, North Carolina (NC)
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. The Mountain Thread Company
2. North Carolina on Tap
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
We offer a few different varieties of brewery and winery tours for Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Beech Mountain NC. If you are here for a ski weekend, bachelor/bachelorette party, reunion, mountain getaway, or wedding a beer/wine tour is the perfect experience to highlight your weekend. We have secured special tours with all of our local breweries and wineries.
3. Incredible Toy Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ID-27529 - Garner, United States
For small children, this is a great place with a variety outside of the big box stores. Also though, has a lot of great boardgames for both teens and adults.
4. De Provence Et D'Ailleurs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 946josepho
This quaint shop, owned and hosted by the most charming French Lady (surely in the World), is outstanding in its beauty! Enough said, go see for yourself, unforgettable!!
5. The Blowing Rock Community Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Book Sales. Old time charm. The Community Library is located on the corner of Main Street and Park Ave., adjacent to the Town Hall. The beautiful stone structure was built in 1949. Inside, the library sports warm wood paneling, iron chandeliers, and stone fireplace. There are many reference books on local sights, history, and architecture. You will seemingly go back in time as the library still uses the multi-drawer manual card catalog (can you find the rotary phone?). Be sure to check out the whimsical children's section. The locals will tell you one of the library's best features: a continuously running BOOK SALE of gently used hardback and paperback books as well as collectible volumes. Prices start at $1. Don't miss bronze "Jessie" casually reading a book while seated on a bench on the front lawn (photo op!). Summer Hours (May-Oct): Mon-Sat 10:30am - 4:00pm Winter Hours (Nov-Apr): M W Sat 10:30am - 4:00pm
6. Artists in Residence at Edgewood Cottage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
The Blowing Rock Historical Society uses Edgewood Cottage to showcase high country artists. Up to 30 artists are selected each year and given a week to display and sell their art in the restored original home of renowned American artist Elliott Daingerfield. There is art for every interest and budget, and it is a special opportunity to meet the artists, watch them work, and buy their art.
7. Bolick and Traditions Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
8. Sunset & Vine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By RoadWarrier99999 - Isle of Palms, United States
Nice, airy tasting room with some outdoor seating and socially distanced indoor tables. Good assortment of wines with several reasonably priced flights. Friendly and capable service and guidance. A great place for a beverage before dinner. Go.
9. Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine is a McCoy Minerals, Inc. business extension. We strive to treat every customer like family and ensure that they always feel welcome and know that they can trust our staff to give them the highest quality customer care possible. These values are the main things that sets 'DRGM' apart from our competition.
Reviewed By alisongates - Houston, United States
If you’re looking for the best place to have a unique birthday party for your kid (a three year old, in my case) in this area, look no further! We had my son’s third birthday at Doc’s Rocks this am and he and seven of his friends had an absolute blast. Booking the space was easy and the party was cost effective. As soon as I pulled up, several employees helped unload my car and set up the party room. The mining area was already set up for the kids, a special dry erase board was prepared for my son, and several tables had nice tablecloths on them (prepared by the employees). We had two outstanding ladies help us throughout the party - Brie and Isabella were super friendly and helpful - they hung decorations, provided AV assistance, read a book to the kids, facilitated the mining and gem education experience, made sure we all got through the fossil museum, assisted with clean up, and made sure that my special guy had a great day with his friends. The space was clean, amply sized, and close to a good restroom. It was a great day and I think kids of all ages (including myself!) would enjoy a party here due to the unique experience and wonderful employees. Many thanks - we WILL be back!
10. Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By jwmcrazynurse - Augusta, United States
My family and I love Kilwins !! We've had 2 vacations in 2 years to the Blowing Rock area, and we enjoyed Kilwins each time (we did not visit the one downtown Blowing Rock but instead visited the one in the Tanger shopping center on both visits. Very delicious fudge and yes, we recommend others stop and visit, Yes, we will visit again someday when we return to Boone and Blowing Rock.
