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Blowing Rock & Boone Area Attractions & Things To Do
A scenic ten-minute drive from Yonahlossee down Shull's Mill Road brings you to the wonderful high country town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, with its multitude of quaint stores, nearby outlet shopping, scenic park and top rated restaurants. Enjoy the seasonal "Art in the Park" fairs in the summer months, dinners at The Best Cellar, Crippens, Stories Grill and Twigs Restaurant. For lighter fare, try pizza at The Mellow Mushroom or spicy wings at Woodlands Barbeque on the 321 bypass. And no visit to Blowing Rock is complete without a trip to Kilwin's Ice Cream no matter what the season. Summer also brings the Blowing Rock Horse Show and the North Carolina Symphony in late July.
Boone, North Carolina, is another ten minute drive from Yonahlossee on Poplar Grove Road. A major vacation destination of its own in the high country, Boone hosts a variety of attractions and restaurants and is home to Appalachian State University (ASU Mountaineers).
Twice National Division 1 Football Champions, App State brings its own flavor to Boone and a college town feel to King Street. Hardly recognizable from a decade ago, App State has infused its campus with acres of new buildings including the new Convocation Center, Library and Student Recreation Center. Stroll down King Street for an eclectic mix of student stores, cafes and of course, "The Mast Store" with its collection of camping and outdoor wear.
Enjoy a burrito at "The Black Cat" or try breakfast or lunch at Melanie's Food Fantasy next to the Post Office. Enjoy "Appalachian Summer" arts programs on the ASU campus and bring your family to the "Horn in the West" outdoor drama in the summer months. For the golfer, Boone Golf Club hosts a beautiful 18 hole public course just off highway 321.
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 Horseback Riding
Celtic Stables near Yonahlossee offer indoor and outdoor riding lessons while the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve guides trail rides from May to October. |
 The Blowing Rock
Appearing much as it did near the turn of the century, Blowing Rock has been drawing summer tourists to its Main Street and park for generations. Visit the numerous shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Then buy an ice cream cone at Kilwins and just unwind on a bench at the park while the kids play on the playground behind.
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Golf
Play a round at Boone Golf Club, Mountain Aire in West Jefferson or Roan Valley in Mountain City. The Sugar Mountain Golf course is also a challenging resort course adjacent to Sugar Mountain's ski slopes. |
 Tweetsie Railroad
What would a visit to Blowing Rock be for kids without a visit to Tweetsie Railroad. Listen for the whistle blast of the steam locomotive. Ride the train, watch out for a shootout with the bad guys and take a trip back to the Old West. Open each summer on US321 beween Boone and Blowing Rock
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 Linville Caverns
Located at the base of Humpback Mountain in the beautiful Linville Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville Caverns. After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public touring. Take a guided tour through these natural limestone caverns just off US221 in Linville - a relaxing cool retreat on an extra warm day. |
 Highland Games
View traditional Scottish sports and the gathering of the clans each July at Grandfather Mountain near Linville. Watch working dogs compete in sheep herding events. Hear the music of the bagpipes and watch the caber toss and traditional Scottish dancing.
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Moses Cone National Park
Bordering Yonahlossee Resort on three sides and stretching to Blowing Rock, Moses Cone includes over thirty miles of gravel paved carriage trails for both horseback riding and hiking. The Cone Manor House looks down over Bass Lake and park rangers provide interpretive presentations of the history of the Cone family and its estate including weekly "Ghost Hikes" to the Cone Cemetery at dusk. Southern Appalachian Crafts are exhibited and for sale in the Manor House. |
Appalachian State University
Home of the 2005 and 2006 Division 1 National football champions, Appalachian State offers a full range of spectator sports throughout the year. Come stay in our mountain home while visiting your college students at ASU. Hotels, motels and condos are great, but enjoy your stay in the high country to the fullest in our North Carolina mountain retreat!
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Historic Blowing Rock
Appearing much as it did near the turn of the century, Blowing Rock has been drawing summer tourists to its Main Street and park for generations. Visit the numerous shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Then buy an ice cream cone at Kilwins and just unwind on a bench at the park while the kids play on the playground behind. |
 Grandfather Mountain
Developed by the late Hugh Morton, Grandfather's silhouette can be viewed for miles around the High Country. Its "mile high swinging bridge" is both a mile above sea level and exciting to cross, particularly in the brisk winds atop the mountain. The views from Grandfather are spectacular and its environmental area offers wildlife viewing in a natural habitat.
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Julian Price National Park
Adjacent to the Moses Cone National Park, Price Park offers camping, hiking, rental canoes on Price Lake, and seasonal lectures by park rangers. Hike from Sims Pond Picnic Area to Julian Price campground or take the Boone Fork trail (also from the picnic area) which follows the Boone Fork of the Watauga River. |
Blowing Rock Stage Company
Located in its new facility on the 321 Bypass, the company's professional theater productions are presented June through September and during holiday periods.
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 North Carolina Symphony
The N. C. Symphony generally performs in Blowing Rock at the Chetola Resort in late July. |
Appalachian Summer Festival
Hosted by Appalachian State University, Appalachian Summer offers various art exhibits and musical events during the summer months. Contact ASU's website at www.asu.edu for this summer's schedule.
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Art in the Park
View and purchase the artwork and handicrafts of dozens of regional artists each month May through October in the Blowing Rock Park. |
Fine Dining
Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk host dozens of fine dining establishments. Casual dining includes Melanie's Food Fantasy, Pepper's, and the Black Cat in Boone and Woodlands Barbecue in Blowing Rock. For more upscale dining, try the Best Cellar, Bistro Roca, and Crippens in Blowing Rock. Or, closer to Yonahlossee, visit The Gamekeeper or Sirius Restaurant, both on Shulls Mill Road.
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Shopping
No trip to Blowing Rock is complete without visiting the many quaint shops on Blowing Rock's Main Street. The Shoppes on the Parkway on 321 on the northern edge of Blowing Rock offers outlet shopping at its best including Polo, Coach, Nautica, Izod, Bass, and many more. Drive over to Valle Crucis to visit the original Mast General Store or a branch of it on King Street across from the famous Boone Drug Store. |
Blowing Rock Horse Show
Held each summer in Blowing Rock, riders participate in Jumpers, Hunters, and Saddlebred categories. The oldest horse show in the nation.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Constructed with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the 1930's, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers incredible mountain vistas from high along the ridges of the Eastern Continental Divide. Picnic at one of the many scenic overlooks. Drive south towards Linville and Linville Falls or north towards Virginia and the Meadows of the Dan. |
 Snow Skiing & Snow Tubing
Appalachian Ski Mountain is just twenty minutes away between Boone and Blowing Rock. Just a bit farther are the larger slopes of Sugar Mountain and Ski Beech in nearby Banner Elk. Night skiing, ski schools and rental equipment are available. |
Horn in the West
This outdoor drama performed June through August in nearby Boone portrays the early history of the region and its settlers. Loved by young and old, the Horn in the West drama is located in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. This adventure, from our nation's heritage, has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans since it premiered in 1952. |
 Fishing
Try your hand fly fishing in the local streams and rivers scattered throughout the High Country. Fishing the Boone Fork near Yonahlosse is just 10 minutes away. Take a guided fly fishing trip from several local outfitters in the Boone, Blowing Rock and Foscoe areas.
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Hiking
The High Country boasts miles of scenic hiking trails within a short distance from Yonahlossee. Try the Boone Fork trail from Sims Pond near Julian Price Park, the Tanawa Trail which parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway or Grandfather Mountain's Profile Trail. Drive a bit further for a day on the Appalachian trail near Damascus, Virginia or Roan Mountain, North Carolina. |
Whitewater Rafting
Take an exciting whitewater rafting trip organized by local outfitters on the French Broad River or the more challenging Nolichucky on the Tennessee border. Hang on for dear life as you tumble over Nolichucky's Class IV rapids in one man or six man rafts led by experienced guides.
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 Linville Gorge & Linville Falls
Hike to views of these spectacular falls then hike down rugged trails into the gorge itself. Camping areas are available for those who like to rough it. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
Wolly Worm Festival
Travel to nearby Banner Elk, NC, in October to let the kids nudge their contestants in the wooly worm races. The winning wolly worm is famous locally for predicting the coming winter's weather. View mountain craft exhibits and sample all the food available at this annual woolly worm event. |
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