- TripBuzz found 61 things to do with kids in or near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, including 45 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
- From Vx3 Trail Rides to Appalachian Ski Mountain, the Blowing Rock area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Parks, Skiing & Snowboarding and Ziplines.
- Blowing Rock is a small rocky town in the northwest region of North Carolina with a modest population of just over 1,000 residents. Known for its unusual rock formations, the city offers an observation deck as well as many scenic hiking and walking trails throughout. Nature lovers enjoy visiting for the many outdoor recreational opportunities that include golf, fishing, skiing and rafting.
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Located in a historic community, Old Town Emporium offers views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The gift shop has merchandise like books and crafts that are related to the history of the town.
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Jonesborough History Museum has many various exhibits primarily involving the history of the area. Patrons can read a local textbook from the 1800s, browse exhibits on agriculture, see antique guns and learn history of local buildings.
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125.5 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Live theatrical entertainment is at its finest at Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. Popular titles such as A Christmas Story, Singing in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz are produced. Also offered are educational programs and children's theatre.
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Situated on Boone Lake, Sonny's Marina provides visitors with a range of boat services, from covered slip boarding to pontoon rentals. The marina hosts live entertainment from local musicians on a monthly basis.
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The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is a group of storytellers that holds storytelling concerts every Tuesday night in the International Storytelling Center. The guild features a wide variety of tellers with distinctive styles.
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International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Each year the National Storytelling Center holds a special event that draws thousands of people known as the National Storytelling Festival. A variety of program segments are included in the overarching festival, including ghost stories, midnight cabaret, and story slam.
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The historic White's Mill serves as a place to learn about milling processes in the 18th century and even purchase old fashioned flour and folk art products. The location also holds events during the summer featuring local music and food.
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1523 Persimmon Ridge Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Several large flume slides are included at the Wetlands Water Park, but the bulk of the attractions are more children and family friendly. There is a rain tree, water bubblers, tumble buckets, and a lazy river.
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BK Racing is a racing team for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series that fields the number 23, 26, 83, and 93 Toyota Camry's. Notable drivers for the team are JJ Yeley and Jeb Burton.
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As North Carolina's only link to the French and Indian War, the Fort Dobbs Historic Site aims to preserve and interpret this time period for visitors. Interpretive tours are available daily, and reenactments and demonstrations are frequent.