The Highlands of North Carolina are laden with town after town that is worthy of a road trip and one of them, the Town of Blowing Rock, NC is positively perfect for adding to your spring or fall itinerary. Unlike in the summer months, when North Carolina’s mountains are inundated with tourists, during the spring and fall when most school-aged children are, well… in school, this little mountain town still thrives, yet feels less crowded.

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Truly, Blowing Rock is a fantastic place to visit in all four seasons. But the best time to visit Blowing Rock, NC is in the spring or summer when you’ll be mesmerized by this wonderful little town with under 2,000 residents. Blowing Rock is simply magical. Come see for yourself!

For more places to visit in Blowing Rock, head over to Tweetsie Railroad and also be sure to stop at the ever-so-quirky Mystery Hill!

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What are the best spring day trips in North Carolina?

There are some beautiful sights during the spring season in North Carolina. A few of the best spring day trips in North Carolina we recommend include:

  • See the rhododendron blooms taking over Craggy Gardens
  • Fall down the rabbit hole at Elizabethan Gardens
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with a trip to a chocolate factory
  • Climb through the treetops at an amazing adventure park
  • Take a scenic train ride through remote spring landscapes

 

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Where are the best places to see fall foliage in North Carolina?

North Carolina is a beautiful state for viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. Some of the best places for this fall activity include:

  • The Linn Cove Viaduct along the Blue Ridge Parkway – It can be found at milepost 304.4.
  • Price Lake along the Blue Ridge Parkway
  • The Biltmore in Asheville – Known as Amerca’s Castle, the largest privately-owned estate in America is truly a beautiful sight in the fall (and any time of the year!).
  • Mingus Mill in the Oconaluftee Valley in Cherokee
  • Pilot Mountain State Park - Pinnacle

 

Learn where more of the best places to see fall foliage in North Carolina are.