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Blue Ridge Parkway Open

100 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway is open from Virginia into North Carolina!

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Holiday Glow Time!

From Thanksgiving to the New Year, Blowing Rock transforms into a festive, holiday village!

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Calling all Art Enthusiasts!

Ben Long Frescoes

Blowing Rock's own Rumple Memorial Church is publicly displaying the rescued frescoes.

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Our Mountains Are Open –  Come On Up

Blowing Rock and the North Carolina High Country have bounced back. All major attractions are open, all major roads are open, and our local businesses are excited to welcome you!

Whether your adventure includes a shopping excursion, hiking, biking, skiing, bouldering, birding, exploring our arts and history, discovering area attractions including Tweetsie Railroad, Mystery Hill & Grandfather Mountain, sampling amazing food and spirits at our local restaurants, or rejuvenating at one of our  spas, Blowing Rock elevates your experience.

Book your lodging today and make Blowing Rock your hub for adventure!

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A rock cliff with a view of a slope to the left and layers of blue mountains in the distance to the right.

Explore Our Outdoors

 

We believe the outdoors are for everyone. Blowing Rock is committed to fostering a sustainable and welcoming environment for all outdoor enthusiasts.

No matter your experience level or abilities, there’s an incredible outdoor experience waiting for you in Blowing Rock. 

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NEWS & BLOG

Fall Color Update: October 30, 2025

Fall Color Update: October 24, 2025

The leaves are migrating down from higher elevations and showing off more at lower ones. The fallen leaves have collected and give that satisfying crunch on hikes as well as blow around in the breeze.

Fall Color Update: October 17, 2025

It has been another vibrant week here in the NC High Country and we are excited to share our colors with you! This weekend will be the busiest weekend of the season, with fall foliage, the Woolly Worm Festival, Valle Country Fair, and Homecoming at Appalachian State University bringing thousands to visit.

Fall Color Update: October 13, 2025

If you haven’t already come up to see the color here in the High Country, now is the time to plan. Fall Color Guy has called peak for the Blue Ridge Parkway between Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock at the middle of this week bookended by last weekend and this upcoming one.

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