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The Blowing Rock

Highway 321 South, PO Box 145, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-7111
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Type: Geologic Formations
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stopped at Blowing Rock during our trip to the mountains of North Carolina. It has been some time since I had been here but it is still a great place to come. It was a little chilly when we were there on May 1. You should either dress warm or come later in Spring or during the Summer. There... More

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Graham, North Carolina
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4 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The views were nice but there was not much to it. You pay $6 in a gift shop, walk out and there is the rock. We went because we just happened to pass by it. It is nice for those who can't hike to enjoy the man views. Probably good for little kids but after 10 minutes, you have seen... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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8 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Friendly people and easy to navigate around town. Great restauants. Beware, there is some road construction that is very delayed in completion, but not too bad in the off season.

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Peoria Heights, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Granted people's perceptions of an "immense cliff" could vary, but this one is greatly overstated--you'll be thrilled if immense to you is about 30 feet. Quite pricey at $6 a head simply to look at the view. That said, I didn't see anyone (including me) who didn't have a good time, and the view is very good. One time is... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

From the brochures I had seen, I thought this was a big rock that you hiked to. I should have done more research. It is privately owned. You walk into a gift shop, pay your money, then walk out the side of the gift shop and the rock is 50 ft away. very small compared to what i envisioned. You... More

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Crumpler, North Carolina
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23 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The Blowing Rock has a unique history and story. The views are gorgeous. There isn't a whole lot to it. The price is not too bad for admission, and it doesn't take a very long time to enjoy the attraction.

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Winder, Georgia
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4 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The Blowing Rock is ok for a one time visit, but it is a little expensive at $6 per adult. the whole thing takes less than 20 minutes, unless you want to sit and stare at the view which is very good. We went in early April and the mountians were not as green as they would be later in... More

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Goose Creek, South Carolina
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

We visited The Blowing Rock when it was pretty cold and everything was brown so if you do decide to go, maybe go in the spring or summer. It was a little costly just to see a rock and look off an observation deck. The view was nice but it was not worth the fee you have to pay. There... More

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dalton,ga
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Beautiful gardens and a beautiful view, pretty place to take the family for some outdoor quiet reflection in a quiet enviroment, unique history of the rocks

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Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

The blowing rock is someplace I'm glad I went to but nothing too exciting. I liked the story around it and the views were amazing. It only cost $6 and I think it was worth it but don't expect a whole lot.

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