Linked closely with Boone and other of the small mountains towns of the North Carolina High Country, Blowing Rock gets its name from its windswept ridge that overlooks the Smokies. Full of colorful stores and old homes, Blowing Rock has a lot to offer for a nice relaxing summer or winter visit. (2024)
A view of the Blowing Rock and the Native American legend tied to it
An afternoon view at the Blowing Rock overlook that show why they call the area the Smokies —
Much better viewing than what we had in the morning when we first got there!
Some of the views in the town center of Blowing Rock
Moses Cone Memorial Park is a huge expanse that was once the personal property of immigrant industrialist Moses Cone and now is a gigantic park with carriage trails, lakes, and his original ‘summer home’ seen here.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Runs through the area of course offering some nice views as well
