Shauna and Cody's Boone/ Blowing Rock Guidebook
Hiking/ Activities
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One of the many beautiful overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a local favorite. Perfect spot to pull up your car and watch the sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hike Time: N/A
Difficulty: N/A
Kids/ Pets: Yes! Would all enjoy the views
Distance: 15 minute drive
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thunder Hill Overlook
One of the many beautiful overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a local favorite. Perfect spot to pull up your car and watch the sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hike Time: N/A
Difficulty: N/A
Kids/ Pets: Yes! Would all enjoy the views
Distance: 15 minute drive
Flat, easy terrain is great for the family. Less than a 5 minute drive from downtown Blowing Rock.
Hike Time: 2h 30min (out and back)
Difficulty: Moderate
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly, pets allowed on leash
Distance: 10 minute drive
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrFlat, easy terrain is great for the family. Less than a 5 minute drive from downtown Blowing Rock.
Hike Time: 2h 30min (out and back)
Difficulty: Moderate
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly, pets allowed on leash
Distance: 10 minute drive
If you are looking for something to do outside and take a whole day trip, Grandfather Mountain is for you! Intermediate trails with breathtaking views, a mile high swinging bridge, and a wildlife habitat.
Hike Time: Depends on trail
Difficulty: Variety of trails from Easy to Hard
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly. Pets allowed on trails but not allowed in the indoor areas or wildlife habitat.
Distance: 40 minute drive
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de la Montaña del Abuelo
If you are looking for something to do outside and take a whole day trip, Grandfather Mountain is for you! Intermediate trails with breathtaking views, a mile high swinging bridge, and a wildlife habitat.
Hike Time: Depends on trail
Difficulty: Variety of trails from Easy to Hard
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly. Pets allowed on trails but not allowed in the indoor areas or wildlife habitat.
Distance: 40 minute drive
One of the most popular hikes in the Boone/ Blowing Rock area, for a good reason! Great photo opportunities. Right off the parkway.
Hike Time: 1h 31min
Difficulty: Moderate
Kids/ Pets: Some steeper areas, and rocky at the top. Doable for kids, but might have to take some breaks. Dog friendly on a leash
Distance: 15 minute drive
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyOne of the most popular hikes in the Boone/ Blowing Rock area, for a good reason! Great photo opportunities. Right off the parkway.
Hike Time: 1h 31min
Difficulty: Moderate
Kids/ Pets: Some steeper areas, and rocky at the top. Doable for kids, but might have to take some breaks. Dog friendly on a leash
Distance: 15 minute drive
Easy low grade wide trail good for kids and adults alike! Moses Cone Manor near the trailhead.
Hike Time: 2h 21min
Difficulty: Easy
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly, pets allowed on leash
Distance: 15 minute drive
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flat Top Lookout Tower
The Flat Top RoadEasy low grade wide trail good for kids and adults alike! Moses Cone Manor near the trailhead.
Hike Time: 2h 21min
Difficulty: Easy
Kids/ Pets: Kid friendly, pets allowed on leash
Distance: 15 minute drive
Kid Friendly
Family-oriented railroad and Wild West amusement park less than 5 minutes away! The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives.
Visit their website for more details: www.tweetsie.com
Distance: less than 5 minute drive
242 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnFamily-oriented railroad and Wild West amusement park less than 5 minutes away! The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives.
Visit their website for more details: www.tweetsie.com
Distance: less than 5 minute drive
Spa
Perfect for if you need a massage or relaxation after a long day of exploring!
Elegant Greek Revival mansion amid the mountains, with a spa, indoor pool, gourmet dining & a bar. Purchase a day pass to enjoy all the fitness center, pool, sauna, hot tub, and more!
15 min drive
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westglow
224 Westglow CirElegant Greek Revival mansion amid the mountains, with a spa, indoor pool, gourmet dining & a bar. Purchase a day pass to enjoy all the fitness center, pool, sauna, hot tub, and more!
15 min drive
A mountain oasis featuring massage and facial treatments, nail services, hair boutique and more.
12 min drive
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chetola Resort Lodge
185 Chetola Lake DrA mountain oasis featuring massage and facial treatments, nail services, hair boutique and more.
12 min drive
Gym
$10 per day fee for guests. With access to a pool with slide, track, outdoor pickleball and tennis courts and access to Greenway hiking trail
5 min drive
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Watauga County Parks & Rec
231 Complex Dr$10 per day fee for guests. With access to a pool with slide, track, outdoor pickleball and tennis courts and access to Greenway hiking trail
5 min drive
Breakfast
Mellow eatery serving a farm-to-fork American menu, from breakfasts to burgers, in a country setup
10 min drive
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Melanie's
664 W King StMellow eatery serving a farm-to-fork American menu, from breakfasts to burgers, in a country setup
10 min drive
Family-run, local favorite, featuring classic American breakfast & lunch eats such as pancakes & sandwiches.
9 min drive
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunrise Grill
1675 NC-105Family-run, local favorite, featuring classic American breakfast & lunch eats such as pancakes & sandwiches.
9 min drive
Walking distance from the airbnb off the greenway trail! Delicious local coffee and snacks. Just take the trail down the driveway and across the street. 5 minute walk!
Birdies Coffee & Treats | Blowing Rock
Walking distance from the airbnb off the greenway trail! Delicious local coffee and snacks. Just take the trail down the driveway and across the street. 5 minute walk!
Pizza/ Italian
Two locations- Boone and Blocking Rock. Delicious pizza and great location
10 min drive
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mellow Mushroom
805 W King StTwo locations- Boone and Blocking Rock. Delicious pizza and great location
10 min drive
Best Italian around. Our favorite orders: Tortellini Carbonara and Homemade Lasagna
5 min drive
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bella's Italian Restaurant
190 Boone Heights DrBest Italian around. Our favorite orders: Tortellini Carbonara and Homemade Lasagna
5 min drive
Sandwiches/ Deli
Laid-back cafe specializing in creative sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus soup, salad & coffee.
5 min drive
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrLaid-back cafe specializing in creative sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus soup, salad & coffee.
5 min drive