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The Blowing Rock


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 10 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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3 of 5 stars
firebreak2   51 contributions
Texas City, Texas
Nov 25, 2009

It was worth its money even though I read on other reviews it was not worth it. Where they get you is walking out through the gift shop. Bring a tripod and take some good pictures of yourself and your family or friends. more

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2 of 5 stars
TJpup   27 contributions
Houston
Oct 20, 2009

I would not waste my time or money seeing this attraction. Like some of the others, if you are not aware of what you are looking for, you could miss the blowing rock all together. The park was small and you can get great views off the Blue Ridge. The views are nice here and that is the only reason... more

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3 of 5 stars
jgriffin7   8 contributions
Texas
Aug 21, 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
Ebozz   38 contributions
Boston
Jun 24, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
photogkristin   5 contributions
TN
Apr 18, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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
susanct   5 contributions
connecticut
Nov 2, 2007

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
yiasoutoyou   4 contributions
Knoxville, TN
Jul 4, 2007
2
people 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
bigorange1103   26 contributions
Marshall, North Carolina
Feb 23, 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

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1 of 5 stars
txtravelbug   6 contributions
Dallas
May 30, 2006
6
people 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

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