Attractions in and near Blowing Rock, NC
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Blowing Rock has many attractions and events to offer. Below you can find information on different attractions in the Blowing Rock area!
HAYES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The
Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center is a year round facility
that is the home of the Blowing Rock Stage Company. The Stage Company
produces professional theatre, develops new plays, and teaches the next
generation of theatre performers and artists through a variety of
outreach programs. In addition to live theatre, the facility presents a
variety of musical, comedy, and dance performances as well as a classic
film series. The center also offers a gathering place for civic and
cultural activities as well as a resource for local commercial interests
with its meeting facilities and hosting capabilities.
152 Jamie Fort Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-9627
Web: www.brcac.org
BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTION
North
Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk
includes views of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also
enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower and unique gift shops.
Open daily April-December. January, February and March open weekends
only, weather permitting. Located on Highway 321 South across from Green
Park Inn. Handicap accessible.
432 Rock Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0145
Telephone: 828-295-7111
Web: www.theblowingrock.com
BARTER THEATRE
Located off I-81,
exit 17 between Bristol and Wytheville. Barter Theatre, The State
Theatre of Virginia, is located in the historic and charming town of
Abingdon. Barter Theatre offers dramas, comedies, musicals, and more all
year round! The theatre's alumni included Hume Cronyn, Patricia Neal,
Fritz Weaver, Ernest Borgnine, Gregory Peck, and Ned Beatty. While
visiting Barter, be sure to stop in The Cafe' at Barter Stage II for
breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
127 West Main St.
Abingdon, VA 24212
Telephone: 276-628-3991
Web: www.bartertheatre.com
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Outstanding
scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one
of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's
Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and
past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and
historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains
and neighboring valleys.
Telephone: (828) 295-7591
Web: www.blueridgeparkway.org
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN In North Carolina
Be
inspired by the views from the highest point in the Blue Ridge and
escape to a nature sanctuary of global importance. Cross the famous Mile
High Swinging Bridge, photograph native wildlife in natural habitats
and hike some of the South's finest alpine trails. US 221 two miles
north of Linville and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at
milepost 305, 15 miles south of Blowing Rock. Open all year, weather
permitting in winter.
Hwy 221 S
Linville, NC 28646-0995
Toll-Free: (800) 468-7325
Telephone: 828-733-2013
Web: www.grandfather.com
HORN IN THE WEST
Open late June to mid-August. Shows nightly except
Monday at 8pm. Exciting family entertainment of the history of the area.
Admission includes Hickory Ridge Homestead Living History Museum. All
seats reserved, walk-ups welcome.
591 Horn In The West Blvd.
Boone, NC 28607
Telephone: 828-264-2120
Web: www.horninthewest.com
MAST GENERAL STORE
Nestled in a
secluded mountain valley, you'll discover a place Charles Kuralt
calls"...a destination." Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Outfitting
the Appalachian since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods,
comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all
mountain seasons. Warm up by our potbellied stove, mail a letter at our
antique post office, and discover why some times are just too good to
leave behind. Original Store/Mast Store Annex, Hwy 194, Valle Crucis.
Also, King Street, Boone.
Highway 194
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
Telephone: 828-963-6511
Web: www.mastgeneralstore.com
MYSTERY HILL
It's a fascinating
exploration of science, optical illusion and natural phenomena. Tour
includes the Mystery House where visitors stand at a 45? angle, the Hall
of Mystery, the Puzzle Room, and Bubble-Rama. Also features Appalachian
Heritage Museum and the Native American Artifacts Museum with 50,000
relics. Open 7 days a week, year-round, rain or shine. Four miles from
Blowing Rock.
129 Mystery Hill Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-264-2792
Web: www.mysteryhill-nc.com
PARKWAY CRAFT CENTER
Milepost
294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Moses Cone Manor just off 221.
Finest quality Appalachian Mountain hand-made crafts by members of the
Southern Highland Craft Guild. Craft demonstrations on the porch. March
15-November 30.
Milepost # 294
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-7938
Web: www.southernhighlandguild.org
THE HISTORIC ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS
The
Orchard at Altapass is a hundred year old historic apple orchard
directly on The Blue Ridge Parkway at Mile Marker 328.3 near Spruce
Pine, NC. A preservation project, it specializes in family entertainment
and activities, featuring old time mountain apples, storytelling,
hayrides, live local music on weekends, and demonstrations by local
artists. Orchard made fudge, books, and naturalists activities. It hosts
groups of all kinds. Open late May-October, 7 days a week.
1025 Orchard Rd.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
TWEETSIE RAILROAD INC.
Wild West family theme park featuring a three-mile, steam-powered train ride through the North Carolina mountains. Shopping, live entertainment, amusement rides and a petting zoo. Open on weekends in May (Fri.-Sun.). Open 7 days a week after Memorial Day weekend through mid-August. Mid-August through October, open weekends (Fri.-Sun.). Operating hours are 9AM to 6PM. Ghost Train Halloween Festival runs weekend evenings in October. Please call ahead to verify operating hours and rates, or visit our website for more information.
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Toll-Free: (800) 526-5740
Telephone: 828-264-9061
Web: www.tweetsie.com
Toll-Free: (888) 765-9531
Telephone: 828-765-9531
Web: www.altapassorchard.com
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