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Tweetsie Railroad
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
The Blowing Rock
Julian Price Memorial Park
Flat Top Manor
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Blowing Rock Brewery
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Green Knob Trail
French-Swiss Ski College
Camp Coffee Roasters
Mystery Hill
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine and Appalachian Fossil Museum
Artists in Residence at Edgewood Cottage
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line and Aerial Park
Blowing Rock is a small town in the Blue Ride Mountains where the majestic beauty of mother nature meets the adventurous spirit of loving communities. Born from the hard work of entrepreneurs and the generosity of philanthropists, Blowing Rock has stories to tell and treasures to find. Family-friendly destinations and sophisticated locations offer visitors the best of both worlds. Blowing Rock is a perfect last minute getaway from Charlotte (1 hr 50 minutes, (93.9 miles) via US-321 N and US-321 N).
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