Blowing Rock
On select Saturdays from May through October, admire the Art in the Park displays on the American Legion grounds or head over to Memorial Park and groove to the tunes during a Sunday Concert in the Park. Specialty shops brimming with antiques, art and crafts await those in search of souvenirs.
Blowing Rock's refreshingly cool summer temperatures are perfect for golfing, camping, fishing, biking, rafting, swimming and other outdoor activities. The Blowing Rock Trout Derby in April kicks off the sport fishing season. Cheer on your favorite equine at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, held during the summer. In winter bundle up and set out for a day of skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Rd.; phone (828) 295-7828, or (800) 322-2373 for reservations.
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Spreading over some 8,000 acres along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Moses H. Cone and Julian Price memorial parks boast miles of horseback riding and hiking trails. Bass Lake, half a mile south on US 221, is a walking, jogging and horseback riding hot spot. If climbing exhilarates you, check out Grandfather Mountain in nearby Linville just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Visitor Centers
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Shopping
Tanger Outlets, on US 321 at 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., offers more than 25 stores and is open daily.
Things to Do
The Blowing RockGrandfather Mountain see Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Appalachian Heritage Museum
Recreational Activities