Alexander & Satie
Things To Do
Main Street Blowing Rock
Main Street Blowing Rock has a large park and many shops and restaurants to explore!
Grandfather Mountain
A 40 minute drive from Blowing Rock, visit Grandfather Mountain's hiking trails, zoo, nature museum, and mile-high swinging bridge. A famous scene from Forrest Gump was also filmed here!
The Cone Manor
Visit the Moses Cone manor house and grounds for the perfectly curated and winding carriage trails, historic manor. Historic site located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 3,600 acres of forests, meadows and wildflowers. bass and trout lakes. 26 miles of carriage roads for walking/horseback riding. Ranger-led tours of house offered seasonally on weekends. In warmer months, wood-carvers and textile artisans take turns sharing demonstrations on the front porch of the Colonial-era Revival mansion. Inside, a gift shop features the work of around 150 regional craftspeople.
Glen Burney Falls Trail
Explore this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete.
Explore Boone and King Street
Drive 15 minutes to Bonne, NC, home of the Appalachian Mountaineers, and explore King Street. Check out the many shops, restaurants, breweries, and art galleries. Be sure to stop by the famous Mast General Strore, a 1913 emporium brimming with old-time housewares, comfortable clothing, quality outdoor gear and custom-fit footwear for all mountain seasons.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
A 30 minute drive from Blowing Rock, visit Grandfather Vineyard & Winery to sample delicious local vines. There is typically live music outside.
Linville Falls
A forty minute drive from Blowing Rock, Linville Falls is a great hike for all experiences and ages. Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round-trip from the Visitors Center, offers four overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area.
Linville Falls Winery
Treat yourself to a tasty glass of vino after hiking Linville Falls. About a 40 minute drive from Blowing Rock, Linville Falls Winery is pioneering unique mountain-grown wines in the North Carolina High Country.
The Blowing Rock
Visit "North Carolina's oldest travel attraction." The Blowing Rock is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level, overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The phenomenon gets its name because the rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind seeps with such force that it returns light objects cast over the void.
The Speckled Trout Outfitters
Book either a float or wade guided fishing trip and explore some of Western NC's spectacular rivers.
Banner Elk Winery
A 35 minute drive from Blowing Rock, visit Banner Elk Winery for an idyllic setting to sip tasty vines. Located minutes outside of Downtown Blowing Rock, which also has many restaurant, shops, and crafts to explore.