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Restaurants, activities and more in or near Blowing Rock

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5 great hikes near Blowing Rock

May 20, 2026

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5 great hikes near Blowing Rock

Easy and moderate options β€” views, lakes, mini-waterfalls

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🏑 Real estate

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Blowing Rock proposes property tax increase

May 17, 2026

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Blowing Rock proposes property tax increase

Interim town manager suggests higher rate, largely because of rising pension costs

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New name and spot for Blowing Rock Farmers Market

May 4, 2026

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New name and spot for Blowing Rock Farmers Market

Event shifts to Chamber of Commerce on Thursdays

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Don't overlook Embers for dinner in Blowing Rock

Apr 30, 2026

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Don't overlook Embers for dinner in Blowing Rock

A hotel restaurant that exceeds expectations

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A quiet lake loop worth an hour of your time

Apr 29, 2026

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A quiet lake loop worth an hour of your time

Trout Lake is an easy and scenic loop in the Moses Cone Park

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Parkway detours affect popular hiking trails near Blowing Rock

Apr 28, 2026

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Parkway detours affect popular hiking trails near Blowing Rock

Getting to Grandfather Mountain, Rough Ridge Trail, Cone Manor is trickier than usual

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A low-key sandwich shop and food market

Apr 25, 2026

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A low-key sandwich shop and food market

Blowing Rock Market makes sandwiches to order and has a wide range of snacks and frozen meals

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Blowing Rock's gas station burger joint

Apr 22, 2026

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Blowing Rock's gas station burger joint

Bubba's Gas & Grill fills a void

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The fire tower hike at Moses Cone is a must-do

Apr 17, 2026

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The fire tower hike at Moses Cone is a must-do

The Blowing Rock hike that ends above the treeline

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Gideon Ridge: Blowing Rock's best view while having a drink

Apr 16, 2026

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Gideon Ridge: Blowing Rock's best view while having a drink

Intimate, upscale and worth finding β€” for a drink or an elegant dinner

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How the Speckled Trout gets it right

Apr 14, 2026

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How the Speckled Trout gets it right

A Blowing Rock institution for its menu and the atmosphere

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