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| Moses
Cone National Park — Only minutes away, this 3500
acre park offers two large lakes and over 32 miles of wide
carriage trails for hiking and horseback riding. The Cone
Manor House offers Southern Appalachian Crafts for sale and
the Park Rangers provide presentations and hikes. Ask the
Rangers about the weekly Cemetery Hike. |
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Julian
Price Park — Next to Cone Park. Over 4000 acres,
it has a large lake for canoeing (rentals available) as well
as great hikes along the Boone Fork River. |
| Downtown
Blowing Rock — Step back in time to this quaint town
left much as it was in the early 1900's. Walk Main Street
and visit the small shops, studios and fine restaurants. Or
buy an ice cream, find a bench, and watch the people. |
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Art
in the Park — Hundreds of artisans and craftsmen
display and sell their handiwork in downtown Blowing Rock.
Once a month from May through October. |
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in the West — An outdoor drama performed in
Boone NC with a season from mid June until mid August —
nightly except Mondays. Portrays the history of the area in
an entertaining fashion. |
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Golf
— The Boone Golf Club and the Mountain Aire
Club in West Jefferson are two of the best public courses
in the area and well worth the trip. The Hawksnest Club is
also available plus several other clubs in the area. |
| Blowing
Rock Stage Company — Professional theater productions
are presented from June through September plus holidays. |
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Grandfather
Mountain — Great for hiking. Features the "Mile
High" swinging bridge (one mile above sea level that
is). Great views. Also a zoo with bears, otters, eagles, deer,
mountain lions, etc. Nice Museum with spectacular gems. |
| Linville
Falls — Spectacular views of the waterfalls and gorge.
Great hiking too in one of the most rugged areas in the East.
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Linville
Caverns — Guided tours through a natural limestone
cavern.
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| Blowing
Rock Charity Horse Show — The oldest horse show in
the nation. Riders come from all over the East to participate.
Hunters, Jumpers, and Saddlebreds. From late July through
mid August. |
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Symphony
— The North Carolina Symphony performs outdoors
usually in late July. |
| Skiing
— Appalachian Ski Mountain is only minutes
away. Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain are about 45 minutes
away. Ski Schools and rental equipment are available. |
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White
Water Rafting and Kayaking — Several outfitters offer
canoe and rafting trips from May through October. There are
several great rivers to try—ranging from easy to difficult.
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Fishing
— Excellent fly fishing in season. Many
lakes offer good fishing spots as well. Several outfitters
nearby can show you the best locations. Chetola Lake is
stocked with trout five times a year.
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Hiking
— Great hiking throughout the area. Our favorites
are the Boone Fork Trail, Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail,
Lookout Tower Trail from the Moses Cone House, and hikes in
Linville Gorge (hard). For easy walks, nothing beats the trail
around Bass Lake. |
| Shopping
— Downtown Blowing Rock is quaint and has a number
of shops. The Shoppes on the Parkway (Tanger Outlet) at the
edge of town have many national outlets. A "must see"
is the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis—an original
country store in continuous operation since the 1880's. |
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Blue
Ridge Parkway — Less than a mile from town
is the Parkway. This is the most beautiful motor road in the
country. Great for scenic drives, beautiful vistas and picnics.
Don't miss the Linn Cove Viaduct. |
| Appalachian
State University —Offers cultural and sporting events
year round. The largest university in western North Carolina. |
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Highland
Games — These Scottish games last 3 days
in July at Grandfather Mountain. Traditional Scottish sports
and festivities are unique and draw people from many states. |
| Oktoberfest
on Beech —This autumn event brings a touch of Germany
to the mountains. |
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Woolly
Worm Festival — This popular event is held
one weekend each October. Woolly
Worm races are held throughout the weekend (great for kids).
The winning Woolly Worm predicts the weather for the winter.
Food and craft tents surround the event.
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| Fine
Dining and Entertainment —Blowing Rock, Boone and
Banner Elk have a number of highly rated restaurants. You
will not be disappointed in the food. |
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Horseback
Riding — The Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve
guides trail rides from May through October. Yonahlossee Stables
offer indoor and outdoor riding lessons as well. |
| Tweetsie
Railroad — An amusement park which features
a ride on the famous Tweetsie train. Entertainment, rides
and a petting zoo make it fun for kids of all ages. Ten minutes
from Blowing Rock. |
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