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The Blowing Rock

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Blowing Rock
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Attraction type: Geological formation
Address: Highway 321 South
PO Box 145 Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Tel: 828-295-7111

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Reviews of The Blowing Rock

( 1-7 of 7 )
21 Aug 2008

Not the biggest waste of money in the High Country, but not the best value either. True, similar views can be had in many locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway, but if you've not been, it's worth taking a look. more

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1 of 5 stars
Boston
24 Jun 2008

Please do not waste your money here! $6 per adult, for what? If you drive the blue ridge parkway you will get this exact same view/experience every few miles, and for free! there is nothing to see here worth your hard earned dollars. the person in the gift shop basically charges you $6 per person to walk out behind their... more

18 Apr 2008

Yeah, not sure why people do not like it. What's not to like? It has history and has a huge deck with the most breathtaking panoramic view of the blue ridge mountains. We have been back twice. The first time we went was our first date, the second we got engaged and the third we will be getting married. I... more

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1 of 5 stars
connecticut
2 Nov 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I did not think it was worth the money. The town area of Blowing Rock is nice though. Lots of shops, etc. more

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4 of 5 stars
Knoxville, TN
4 Jul 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

I have to admit that I have to scratch my head at the other two reviews here. I can't really figure out why these folks missed the rock - it is large, long and very much in evidence - with adults and children climbing all over it to take photos. The real value at this site are the views of... more

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3 of 5 stars
Marshall, North Carolina
23 Feb 2007

The Blowing Rock was nice but not as large as expected. The formation and little park was not as big as we thought it was gonna be. I am happy I went but that is definately a one time only attraction. more

30 May 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

They should not charge to see this. When you read the brochures or see the web site you really think this is a big rock formation. We walked past it a couple of times looking for it before we realized that what we were walking past was the Blowing Rock. Another couple there at the same time asked us where... more

Reviews of The Blowing Rock

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The Blowing Rock Address

Highway 321 South, PO Box 145, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Tel: 828-295-7111