BLOWING ROCK VILLAGE OF DOWNTOWN

Blowing Rock has been a well known summer resort getaway since the 1870’s. In 1962, Appalachian Ski Mtn. founder, Bill Thalheimer, said that one of the reasons he chose Blowing Rock as a location to build a ski area was because “Blowing Rock was the best known vacation destination between Palm Beach and Newport, Rhode Island.” The ten-block downtown Main Street area surrounds the Blowing Rock Memorial Park, a picturesque wooded playground area. The downtown village features 12 restaurants, coffee shops, an internet cafe, ice cream and candy stores, as well as fine art galleries, antique stores, jewelry, handmade crafts, oriental rugs and numerous other shopping opportunities.

10 HIGH COUNTRY LANES

16 lane facility with full menu, Bar, and game area. Open seven days a week. Hours: M-F 10am-11pm; Sat. 10am-2am; Sun. 2-10pm

261 Boone Heights Dr.
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-3166

BOONE MALL

The only climate controlled shopping mall in the region. Major stores include: Belk, JC Penny, Old Navy and more than 30 additional stores. Located near the intersection of US Hwy 321 and NC Hwy 105. Open M-Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun. 12:30-5:30pm.

1180 Blowing Rock Rd
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-7286

CHETOLA RESORT & SPA

After a day on the slopes, enjoy lakeside cocktails, cozy dining at Timberlake’s Restaurant, or a relaxing spa experience at Chetola Resort. Just 3 miles from App Ski Mtn., Chetola offers a beautiful setting for an evening of relaxing hospitality. Live music Thursday- Saturday nights, weekend bonfires with s’mores and more!

185 Chetola Lake Dr
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-5500

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN

Spectacular views from the highest mountain on the Blue Ridge chain, the famous “Mile High Swinging Bridge,” native wildlife habitats for bears, bear cubs, cougars, eagles, otters and deer, some of the South’s best hiking trails, and a nature museum enables guests to enjoy nature on a whole different level.

2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
Linville, NC 28657
800-468-7325

LINVILLE CAVERNS

Guided Tours through a natural limestone cavern featuring stalactite and stalagmite formations. Underground stream and blind trout. North Carolina’s only show caverns. Open year-round (weekends only Dec- Feb)

19929 US Hwy 221 N
Marion, NC 28752
800-419-0540

LINVILLE FALLS / GORGE

Located in the Pisgah National Forest, The Linville Gorge is one of Eastern America’s most scenic and rugged gorges. The Gorge is the deepest cut in the Earth’s crust east of the Grand Canyon, contains 12,002 acres, and is part of the National Wilderness System. Recreation opportunities include hiking,backpacking, rock climbing, fishing, and hunting. Linville Falls has the largest volume of water of any waterfall on the northern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This waterfall is in two sections: the upper falls and the lower falls, which were once about the same height.The falls are located at Mile Post 316.3 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, north of where US 221 crosses the Parkway and south of where NC 181 crosses the Parkway.

MAST GENERAL STORE AND ANNEX

The Mast General Store in Valle Crucis has been outfitting the Appalachian since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear, and quality mountain gear for all seasons. Listed on the Register of Historic Places, warm up by the pot-bellied stove or mail a letter at the antique post office at this local landmark attraction.

NC Hwy 194 S
Valle Crucis, NC 28692
828-963-6511

MYSTERY HILL

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.

189 Mystery Hill Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-264-2792

NEW MARKET REGAL CINEMAS

210 New Market Center
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-3800

SHOPPES ON THE PARKWAY

Shop for outlet bargains at 30 nationally known factory outlet stores including: Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Liz Claiborne Outlet, Van Heusen, Nine West, Nautica, Claire’s, Rack Room Shoes, Bass, Banana Republic and more. Enjoy the Parkway Cafe´ and also Kilwins Chocolate and Ice Cream. Coupon books and AAA discounts available at center office. Open 10am-7pm Monday thru Saturday, Sunday 11am-6pm until March 13th; following March 13th shopping hours are Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm and 11-6 on Sunday.

310 Shoppes On The Parkway Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
800-720-6728

THE BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTION

North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction since 1933. An immense cliff 4000 ft above sea level, overhanging John’s River Gorge 3000 ft below. Offering spectacular views, visible from “The Rock” are Hawksbill Mtn., Table Rock, Grandfather Mountain (the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Chain) and Mount Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Rockies). Open Daily April-December. Open weekends only January-March weather permitting.

432 Rock Rd.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-7111

WESTGLOW RESORT & SPA

Full service European style destination spa in an elegantly restored Greek revival mansion. Full complement of spa services including face and body treatments, health and fitness therapies, and salon services. Life Enrichment Center featuring fitness center, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, saunas, couples massage room, and a beautiful fireside lounge. Fine dining at Rowland’s Restaurant with an indulgent or healthy spa menu.

2845 US 221 Hwy S
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-4463