in Blowing Rock, many just a short walk to the Art in the Park event and the downtown shopping area. However, if you are looking for a space for your whole family, perhaps even the four-legged members, Blowing Rock Resort Rentals has many properties in the immediate area or a short drive out of town to choose from. No need to pack linens as all properties are ready for your arrival with towels and sheets provided. The beds are even already made and ready for you after a long day of shopping or hik- ing. You can either visit their website at
blowingrockresortrentals.com or call them at 866-800-9899 and they will be happy to walk you through the process of choosing a property for your stay. With the Blue Ridge Parkway
winding through the area, Blowing Rock is also a great place to stop off for lunch or a break while touring the Parkway. It also makes for con- venient day trips if visiting the Blow- ing Rock area for several days. Within a short drive you can find the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Here you will find a 13,000 ft. manor house which was once the country estate of Moses Cone, textile entre- preneur, philanthropist and conser- vationist. It is now home to the Parkway Craft Center where you can watch local artists demonstrate their crafts. There are also 25 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage rides making it the perfect destination for a relax- ing day. If you have children in your group, a trip to
Tweetsie Railroad (
tweetsie.com) may be in order. This Wild West themed amusement park really has something for everyone, with musical shows, rides and of course, the trains. They have two vintage steam powered loco-
motives in working condition offering rides to youngsters and more mature train-enthusi- asts alike. Check their website for special events such
as Grammy award-winning artists or special holiday celebrations.
Whether you crave a quiet mountain trip
with lots of porch time enjoying the view, or if shopping, hiking and sightseeing are what you are looking for, or even if the kids need to get rid of some energy while you make some memories that will last , look no further than Blowing Rock. It may well become a tradition for your family as it has for mine. •
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