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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
Državni park Grandfather Mountain
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
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 preporuka/e lokalaca
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrLaid-back cafe specializing in creative sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus soup, salad & coffee.
5 min drive