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THINGS TO DO IN BLOWING ROCK NC - A Visitor's Guide
Welcome to the beautiful High Country! Once you get settled, relax on the rocking chair front porch, breathe in the crisp mountain air and consider the many ways to fill your time while visiting the Blowing Rock/Boone area. We are happy to offer the following information that may be helpful during your stay to A Bear's Den Cabin.
 
 

NC Mountain Activities


NC Mountain Attractions

  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain features the famous mile high swinging bridge. Its peak is the highest elevation in the Blue Ridge chain. We highly recommend this as a day trip during your stay. There are fantastic hiking trails and plenty of natural beauty.
    http://www.grandfather.com/

  • The Blowing Rock
    Yes, there actually is a "blowing rock" in the NC Mountains. This huge rock cliff is said to have such a wind gust, that it is the only place on earth where it snows upside down. It is part natural wonder and part tourist attraction.
    http://www.theblowingrock.com/

  • Tweetsie Railroad
    "North Carolina's Original Family Theme park" - Tweetsie Railroad is a short drive from A Bear's Den Cabin. There is plenty of live family entertainment including music, magic, clogging, wild west shows and more. The amusement park features a steam engine, fun rides, gem mining, and gold panning.
    http://www.tweetsie.com/

  • The City of Blowing Rock, NC
    The town of Blowing Rock is a quaint shopping, dining, and art center. There is the feeling of a mountain village and resort town all in one. A walk through town is a fantastic retreat.
    http://www.blowingrock.com

  • The City of Boone
    Boone, North Carolina is home to Appalachian State University, and some of the best shopping and dinning in the NC high country. Don't miss the Mast General Store and family-style dinning at the Daniel Boone Inn. As a larger city, this is the place to head when in need of a Wal-Mart or Lowes home improvement store.
    http://www.boonechamber.com/

  • Appalachian Ski Mountain
    Official website of Appalachian Ski Mountain, NC. This slope is right around the corner from A Bear's Den cabin.
    http://www.appskimtn.com/


NC Mountain Entertainment

  • Horn in the West Outdoor Drama
    Located in Boone N.C., this is one of the area's best bets for family entertainment. Enjoy the compelling story of American hero Daniel Boone and the intrepid settlers of America in their journey westward. You are surrounded by the majestic 200-year old oaks the stage was built around and entertained with story, song and dance under the stars. Indian Fire Dance, Revolutionary War Battles, and more.
    http://www.horninthewest.com/

  • Art Gallery Guide
    Listings and information on The Acorn Gallery, Ancient Wisdom, The Art Cellar Gallery, Artware, The Benjamin D. Walls Gallery, The Bob Timberlake Gallery, Carlton Gallery, Clark Gallery, Depree Studio & Gallery, Doe Ridge Pottery, Gallery 9, Hardin & Co. Fine Jewelry, J&S Beaumont Pottery, The Main Street Gallery, Morning Star Gallery, Moonstone Glass, New Light Gallery, The Parkway Craft Center at Moses Cone Manor, Rock Gallery of Fine Art, R. T. Morgan Art Gallery, Tatum Galleries, The Weaving Room & Gallery, Wildwoods Gallery, and more.
    http://www.mountaintimes.com/marketplace/galleries.php3

  • Nightlife at HighCountryDining.com
    This is a good source for NC High Country restaurants and dining information for Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain and other High Country areas.
    http://www.highcountrydining.com/nightlife.htm

  • Entertainment from The Mountain Times
    The Mountain Times is the primary newspaper of the NC High Country. Visit their Entertainment section for current events. The Mountain Times is an award-winning weekly publication that serves Watauga, Ashe, Avery counties as well as the surrounding communities of the northwestern North Carolina High Country.
    http://www.mountaintimes.com/calendar/events.php3

  • Regal Boone Cinema 7
    Located at 210 New Market Street Centre, in Boone, NC.
    Regal Boone Cinema 7


NC Mountain Events


NC Mountain Restaurants

  • Dan'l Boone Inn
    We can't recommend this place highly enough! For over 40 years, the Dan'l Boone Inn has been serving Boone and the high country delicious home cooked meals, just like you remember at grandma's house. Our family style meals begin with a salad in the summer and soup in the winter. Three meats and five vegetables are served along with biscuits, preserves, dessert and beverage. A full family style breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays. Jct. US 321-421, 130 Hardin Street, Boone, NC 28607, 828 264-8567.
    http://www.danlbooneinn.com/

  • Canyons of The Blue Ridge
    Canyons offers one of the best views of the NC Mountains from their outdoor porch. They offer a variety of live music and a menu that includes a bit of everything.
    http://www.canyonsbr.com/

  • Woodlands Barbecue
    The menu features barbecue beef, pork, chicken and ribs. Home style Mexican food as well. A large selection of everyone's favorite appetizers, sandwiches and desserts. Live nightly entertainment. Wide screen T.V. and a small private lounge. Family oriented with a rustic atmosphere.
    http://www.woodlandsbbq.com/

  • HighCountryDining.com
    This site lists several popular Blowing Rock restaurants, as well as links to places in surrounding areas.
    http://www.highcountrydining.com/blowingrock.htm


NC Mountain Shopping

  • Mast General Store - Boone
    Mast Store's Old Boone Mercantile is brimming with items from all areas of the Mast Store - mercantile with its cast iron cookware, coffees, and Amish rocking chairs; outdoor and shoes with brand names like Rockport, Asolo, Danner, Lowa, Royal Robbins, Solstice, Sierra Designs, and Jansport; fashion featuring Woolrich, Flyshacker Flannels, handknit sweaters by Northern Isles, and Columbia Sportswear. Also at the Boone location is a treat for young and old alike - 500 old-fashioned, hard-to-find candies overflowing from barrels.
    http://www.mastgeneralstore.com

  • Cabin Fever
    Cabin Fever of Blowing Rock, NC offers a complete collection of log cabin and vacation home furnishings. Whether you live in a log cabin, or just wish you did, you'll be "living lodge" with our unique and distinctive rustic furniture, lighting, kitchen items, bed & bath decor, hardware, gifts & more!
    http://www.thecabinfeversite.com/

  • Bob Timberlake Gallery
    Nestled in the majestic North Carolina Mountains, The Blowing Rock Gallery offers many of the same artwork, accessories and gifts featured in the flagship Lexington Gallery.
    http://www.bobtimberlake.com/

  • Capel Rug Outlet
    Capel Rugs is one of America's largest manufacturers and importers of area rugs. Capel's Woven-Flatwoven Collection embodies an incredible diversity of handmade and machine-woven rugs made in America, Europe and the Far East.
    http://www.capelrugs.com/

  • Carolina Log Furniture
    Caarolina Log Furniture features handmade wooden furniture and outdoor art.
    http://carolinalogfurniture.com/


NC Mountain Accommodations


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