Travel to scenic Blowing Rock
The mountains, lake and waterfalls are the perfect backdrop to your holiday home in Blowing Rock. Well known for its hiking, shopping and skiing, this scenic city won't disappoint. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around Blowing Rock
Are you hoping to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Travellers enjoy fun activities like hiking and skiing. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Blowing Rock a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mystery Hill (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Appalachian Ski Mountain (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Tweetsie Railroad (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Hawksnest Tubing Park (8.2 mi / 13.1 km)
- Apple Hill Farm (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Blowing Rock
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Blowing Rock is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- The Blowing Rock (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
- Price Lake (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
- Grandfather Mountain (9 mi / 14.6 km)
- Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (20.6 mi / 33.2 km)
- Linville Caverns (20.9 mi / 33.6 km)
- Watauga Lake (23.7 mi / 38.1 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Blowing Rock
Travellers enjoy Blowing Rock for its skiing. If you're interested in winter sports, you might consider visiting in January, December, March or February, when snowfall averages 8 cm and temperatures average 4°C.
Transport to and around Blowing Rock
The nearest airport is in Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), located 47.2 mi (75.9 km) from the city centre.