Blowing Rock is about a 45-minute drive from the main entrance of Sugar Mountain.
We recommend driving through the town of Boone to get there, not along Shulls Mill Road as Google Maps may suggest.
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🧇 Breakfast: Social on Main
breakfast menu served until 2pm with plenty of outdoor dining space
Location: 870 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC28605
Phone: (828) 414-9440
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☁️ Morning Activities: Sky Valley Zip Tours
aerial adventures over a wooded setting, along with a waterfall, via ziplines of varying sizes and speeds, as well as a guided ATV ride and a canopy tour
Location: 634 Sky Ranch Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 264-0002
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🍕 Lunch: Mellow Mushroom Pizza
funky, art-filled pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas
Location: 946 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC28605
Phone: (828) 295-3399
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🚂 Afternoon Activity: Tweetsie Railroad
family-oriented Wild West theme park; centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile ride on a train
Location: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 264-9061
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🚙 Indoor Alternative: drive the Blue Ridge Parkway
enjoy the scenery while driving in your car along the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at any Lookouts that you want!
Entrance Location: US-221 Junction at Mile Post 294 (closest to Blowing Rock)
Entrance Location: US-221 Junction at Mile Post 305.1 (closest to Banner Elk/Sugar Mountain)
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🦎 Dinner: Bistro Roca at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
upscale-casual bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods from a wood-burning oven
Boone Location: 239 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Boone Phone: (828) 295-4008
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🍦 Dessert: Blue Deer on Main
cookie and ice cream spot making desserts and cookies fresh, and specializing in ice cream sandwiches
Location: 960 Main St Ste 3, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 372-9050
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🍺 Evening Activity: Blowing Rock Brewing Company
laid-back microbrewery featuring a restaurant/bar with terrace seating
Location: 152 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 414-9600
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🛣️ Seasonal Events: Blowing Rock's Calendar of Events
Explore the town's event page for things like music, annual events, and more...
The businesses and activities listed here are independent and not affiliated with us. These are personal recommendations based on guest feedback and local popularity. We are not responsible for the services, availability, safety, or quality of any third-party businesses or experiences. Please verify hours, reservations, and other details directly with the provider. Outdoor activities may carry inherent risks. Please consider your own abilities and check conditions before participating.