Guidebook for Blowing Rock
Grocery stores
Food Lion
7533 Valley Blvd closest but not best
Harris Teeter
240 Shadowline DrBigger Grocery store locatedin boone
Earth Fare
178 W King StGrocery for earth friendly, organic etc.
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock RdWalmart Supercenter
200 Watauga Village DrFood Scene
AMAZING food and awesome atmosphere $$- $$$ Upscale-casual bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods & pizzas from a wood-burning oven.
Most romantic restaurant in BR in our opinion
136 locals recommend
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailAMAZING food and awesome atmosphere $$- $$$ Upscale-casual bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods & pizzas from a wood-burning oven.
Most romantic restaurant in BR in our opinion
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StBest spot for Sushi. Located in Boone $$
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Boone. $$ They offer local and organic cuisine and refer to their style as "Ethnic American(ish)." Hob Nob is about 20 minutes from the condo
in downtown Boone and have free parking on the premises.
69 locals recommend
Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StThis is one of our favorite restaurants in Boone. $$ They offer local and organic cuisine and refer to their style as "Ethnic American(ish)." Hob Nob is about 20 minutes from the condo
in downtown Boone and have free parking on the premises.
Southwest Caribbean Soulfood. $-$$ A local favorite. Locally Owned and operated.
115 locals recommend
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrSouthwest Caribbean Soulfood. $-$$ A local favorite. Locally Owned and operated.
The Local is a restaurant $-$$ in Boone for great food and fun times. No one is a stranger here, and there's a little something for everyone.
The Local is a home away from home, where family and friends can come to enjoy a meal, crafted in-house from fresh ingredients, play a game of pool on our billiards tables or relax in our lounge area on comfortable couches with drinks and appetizers.
Sports enthusiasts can watch their watch their favorite sporting events on our large flat screen TVs.
And, for all those who love to dance... The Local hosts LIVE music performances on Friday & Saturday nights
104 locals recommend
The Local
179 Howard StThe Local is a restaurant $-$$ in Boone for great food and fun times. No one is a stranger here, and there's a little something for everyone.
The Local is a home away from home, where family and friends can come to enjoy a meal, crafted in-house from fresh ingredients, play a game of pool on our billiards tables or relax in our lounge area on comfortable couches with drinks and appetizers.
Sports enthusiasts can watch their watch their favorite sporting events on our large flat screen TVs.
And, for all those who love to dance... The Local hosts LIVE music performances on Friday & Saturday nights
Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights Dr$$ Amazing Indian Food....best in the High Country
$$ Locally sourced New American fare, plus wines, microbrews & spirits in an upscale, casual setting. Blowing Rock- 15-20 min walk from Condo
32 locals recommend
Storie Street Grille
1167 Main St$$ Locally sourced New American fare, plus wines, microbrews & spirits in an upscale, casual setting. Blowing Rock- 15-20 min walk from Condo
$$$ Haute American fare from land & sea served in a log cabin on the grounds of a boutique mountain inn. In Blowing Rock
34 locals recommend
The Best Cellar
203 Sunset Dr$$$ Haute American fare from land & sea served in a log cabin on the grounds of a boutique mountain inn. In Blowing Rock
Roots Restaurant located in Blowing Rock, NC in a renovated 1950's mountain style cottage, Roots offers regional comfort cuisine with a unique flare that is casual, family friendly, and moderately priced. We also have outdoor seating now through the summer months.
Roots Restaurant
7179 Valley BlvdRoots Restaurant located in Blowing Rock, NC in a renovated 1950's mountain style cottage, Roots offers regional comfort cuisine with a unique flare that is casual, family friendly, and moderately priced. We also have outdoor seating now through the summer months.
DELICIOUS local Boone bakery owned by the sweetest family. Specialty coffees and smoothies and a wide range of breads and baked goods.
92 locals recommend
Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StDELICIOUS local Boone bakery owned by the sweetest family. Specialty coffees and smoothies and a wide range of breads and baked goods.
Blowing Rock Cigar Company and Club
1179 Main St$$ Blowing Rock Favorite
Locally sourced New American fare, plus wines, microbrews & spirits in an upscale, casual setting.
32 locals recommend
Storie Street Grille
1167 Main StLocally sourced New American fare, plus wines, microbrews & spirits in an upscale, casual setting.
$$$$ Fine Dining - Located on top of Gideon Ridge, guests enjoy dining Al Fresco or in our intimate dining room. The cuisine is an eclectic blend of the freshest mountain ingredients, prepared in the classical style. Dinner served Tuesday - Saturday by reservation.
13 locals recommend
Restaurant at Gideon Ridge
202 Gideon Ridge Ln$$$$ Fine Dining - Located on top of Gideon Ridge, guests enjoy dining Al Fresco or in our intimate dining room. The cuisine is an eclectic blend of the freshest mountain ingredients, prepared in the classical style. Dinner served Tuesday - Saturday by reservation.
$$-$$$ New American breakfast & lunch in a charming, historic workshop with a serene garden patio.
15 locals recommend
The Village Cafe
146 Greenway Ct$$-$$$ New American breakfast & lunch in a charming, historic workshop with a serene garden patio.
"Let’s just say, we saw this all-day breakfast thing years ago. We get that sometimes you want a burger or salad to start your day, an omelet for lunch, or brunch any day of the week. Here, you can have it all, whenever you want it. (Well, at least until we close.)
We also believe food should be both decadent and nutritious, uncompromisingly fresh, and served to order quickly with service that’s as satisfying as the menu."
8 locals recommend
Famous Toastery Blowing Rock
349 Sunset Dr"Let’s just say, we saw this all-day breakfast thing years ago. We get that sometimes you want a burger or salad to start your day, an omelet for lunch, or brunch any day of the week. Here, you can have it all, whenever you want it. (Well, at least until we close.)
We also believe food should be both decadent and nutritious, uncompromisingly fresh, and served to order quickly with service that’s as satisfying as the menu."
Located in Chetola resort. Food is decent (not a favorite) but its very close and has a great ambience and a nice bar.
11 locals recommend
Timberlake's Restaurant
185 Chetola Lake DrLocated in Chetola resort. Food is decent (not a favorite) but its very close and has a great ambience and a nice bar.
The New Public House & Hotel
239 Sunset DrNewer boutique restaurant in Blowing Rock
Arts & Culture
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnThe Children's Playhouse
400 Tracy CirInexpensive rainy day activity for young children.
Beautiful, fun, entertaining Watauga County farmers market every Saturday Spring through Fall. Locally grown delicious food, crafts, music, GREAT for kids and families! Something for everyone. Open 8 to 12 rain or shine!
51 locals recommend
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrBeautiful, fun, entertaining Watauga County farmers market every Saturday Spring through Fall. Locally grown delicious food, crafts, music, GREAT for kids and families! Something for everyone. Open 8 to 12 rain or shine!
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone, North Carolina welcomes visitors to experience the arts through quiet contemplation, engaging discussion, dynamic tours, festive exhibition celebrations, enlightening art talks, or creative art workshops. Admission is always FREE.
47 locals recommend
Turchin Center For the Visual Arts
423 W King StThe Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone, North Carolina welcomes visitors to experience the arts through quiet contemplation, engaging discussion, dynamic tours, festive exhibition celebrations, enlightening art talks, or creative art workshops. Admission is always FREE.
Drinks & Nightlife
Their tasting room is open every day until December 1 (then they're closed on Tuesdays). They are the first producing
winery in Watauga County.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane Their tasting room is open every day until December 1 (then they're closed on Tuesdays). They are the first producing
winery in Watauga County.
This is a great place to eat hear live music throughout the week. Check out their "Events" page to see who is playing. Located in Downtown Boone across from Hob Nob Farm Café (another favorite)
43 locals recommend
Boone Saloon
489 W King StThis is a great place to eat hear live music throughout the week. Check out their "Events" page to see who is playing. Located in Downtown Boone across from Hob Nob Farm Café (another favorite)
American sports bar & grill with many TVs & a large outdoor patio, plus frequent live music.
46 locals recommend
The Town Tavern
1182 Main StAmerican sports bar & grill with many TVs & a large outdoor patio, plus frequent live music.
Refined Southern fare served in a comfortable, sophisticated room & bar with live music on weekends.
31 locals recommend
Twigs
7956 Valley BlvdRefined Southern fare served in a comfortable, sophisticated room & bar with live music on weekends.
Sightseeing
The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdDriving the Blue Ridge Parkway is a favorite past time. Beautiful views, hiking. Speed limit is SLOW so I would not use it for getting anywhere fast. Scenic Drive.
29 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayDriving the Blue Ridge Parkway is a favorite past time. Beautiful views, hiking. Speed limit is SLOW so I would not use it for getting anywhere fast. Scenic Drive.
Downtown Blowing Rock has many beautiful shops. Local, handmade, crafts, clothes, antiques, jewelry, specialty items, great for window shopping and hanging out.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
Downtown Blowing Rock has many beautiful shops. Local, handmade, crafts, clothes, antiques, jewelry, specialty items, great for window shopping and hanging out.
Short day trip- 40 min drive.
While other small towns have grown into cities or simply faded away, West Jefferson has remained the small town that is quintessential Americana. Our town is nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, West Jefferson not only presents beautiful landscape and cool mountain breezes, but also gives visitors a sense of history as well as a mix of modern culture. Simply stroll about our town and discover what is so special about West Jefferson.
Long celebrated for the arts, West Jefferson is known for its arts district featuring an array of interesting murals, distinctive public art and numerous galleries. In addition to art galleries, West Jefferson offers a bustling downtown district featuring an eclectic selection of boutiques, exceptional eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and even a craft beer brewery.
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
Short day trip- 40 min drive.
While other small towns have grown into cities or simply faded away, West Jefferson has remained the small town that is quintessential Americana. Our town is nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, West Jefferson not only presents beautiful landscape and cool mountain breezes, but also gives visitors a sense of history as well as a mix of modern culture. Simply stroll about our town and discover what is so special about West Jefferson.
Long celebrated for the arts, West Jefferson is known for its arts district featuring an array of interesting murals, distinctive public art and numerous galleries. In addition to art galleries, West Jefferson offers a bustling downtown district featuring an eclectic selection of boutiques, exceptional eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and even a craft beer brewery.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful outdoor playground RIGHT downtown with benches, tennis courts, basketball. Great for the whole family!
15 locals recommend
Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation
145 Park AveWonderful outdoor playground RIGHT downtown with benches, tennis courts, basketball. Great for the whole family!
Historic site located on the Blue Ridge Parkway 5 minute drive from Condo. 3600 acres of forests, meadows and wildflowers. bass and trout lakes. 26 miles of carriage roads for walking/horseback riding. The Cone home, Flat Top Manor, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ranger-led tours of house offered seasonally on weekends.
138 locals recommend
Moses Cone Manor
Historic site located on the Blue Ridge Parkway 5 minute drive from Condo. 3600 acres of forests, meadows and wildflowers. bass and trout lakes. 26 miles of carriage roads for walking/horseback riding. The Cone home, Flat Top Manor, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ranger-led tours of house offered seasonally on weekends.
Great easy hike (2 miles) around stunning lake. Canoe Rentals available in summer months
43 locals recommend
Price Lake
Great easy hike (2 miles) around stunning lake. Canoe Rentals available in summer months
Picturesque park...locals favorite. Stunning views, paved walking path, epic kids playground, river access. On friday nights they have live music from 7ish until 9. Bring chairs, picnic dinner and a bottle of wine and let the kids run wild while you relax at the park and watch the locals.
Valle Crucis Park Dr
Picturesque park...locals favorite. Stunning views, paved walking path, epic kids playground, river access. On friday nights they have live music from 7ish until 9. Bring chairs, picnic dinner and a bottle of wine and let the kids run wild while you relax at the park and watch the locals.
Easy 1 mile paved walking trail around picturesque Bass lake. A favorite for runners and fishing.
66 locals recommend
Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrEasy 1 mile paved walking trail around picturesque Bass lake. A favorite for runners and fishing.
Entertainment & Activities
It's basically an aerial playground with different skill levels of rope courses. Training on site. Open May - November next to
Tweetsie Railroad. Ages 4+. Great, safe adventure for the whole family
61 locals recommend
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad Ln It's basically an aerial playground with different skill levels of rope courses. Training on site. Open May - November next to
Tweetsie Railroad. Ages 4+. Great, safe adventure for the whole family
Wild West theme park located in the Appalachian Mountains featuring a 3-mile ride on a historic steam railroad, live entertainment, rides, and petting zoo. $$
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnWild West theme park located in the Appalachian Mountains featuring a 3-mile ride on a historic steam railroad, live entertainment, rides, and petting zoo. $$
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrBigger than Applachian ski mountain, Sugar is also a small ski resort with a great terrain park. offers night skiing
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
Bigger than Applachian ski mountain, Sugar is also a small ski resort with a great terrain park. offers night skiing
The biggest Ski area with the best snow (usually) BUT the furthest from the condo (45 + minute drive) and can be quite cold and blustry
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyThe biggest Ski area with the best snow (usually) BUT the furthest from the condo (45 + minute drive) and can be quite cold and blustry
Appalachian Ski Mountain is the closest ski area to the condo (10 min) and one of three ski mountains in Watauga County. It is located off of US 321 between Blowing Rock and Boone. It is the smallest ski area but is very close and the best for small kids or beginners. Lessons are available
Appalachian Ski Mountain Dam
363 Galax CircleAppalachian Ski Mountain is the closest ski area to the condo (10 min) and one of three ski mountains in Watauga County. It is located off of US 321 between Blowing Rock and Boone. It is the smallest ski area but is very close and the best for small kids or beginners. Lessons are available
Voted the #1 outdoor adventure in Boone, NC on Tripadvisor.com by visitors from around the world! 5 years running in the #1 position.
World class white water rafting and Caving. River tubing in Boone on the Watauga and New Rivers.
11 locals recommend
River & Earth Adventures
1655 NC-105Voted the #1 outdoor adventure in Boone, NC on Tripadvisor.com by visitors from around the world! 5 years running in the #1 position.
World class white water rafting and Caving. River tubing in Boone on the Watauga and New Rivers.
Appalachians by Horseback offers guided trail rides with the addition of a carriage ride through some of the most beautiful areas of the North Carolina mountains. This includes Boone, Blowing Rock, NC and the surrounding High Country. Come and enjoy a ride with us through these beautiful areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Beginners welcome!
8 locals recommend
Appalachians Outdoor Adventures
276 Watauga Village DrAppalachians by Horseback offers guided trail rides with the addition of a carriage ride through some of the most beautiful areas of the North Carolina mountains. This includes Boone, Blowing Rock, NC and the surrounding High Country. Come and enjoy a ride with us through these beautiful areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Beginners welcome!