Since the 1930s, Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, has entertained old and young alike at its unique-themed playground. You won’t get bored at a place that is known as the Tar Heel State’s only Natural Gravitational Anomaly. Its interesting collection of hands-on activities is the stuff of childhood dreams, focusing on natural phenomena, optical illusions, history, and puzzles. Watch people grow and shrink on the Mystery Platform, figure out where your shadow goes on the Shadow Wall, or take off on a Flying Mirror. Open seven days a week, this amazing mystery-themed park in North Carolina offers a full day of fun, shopping, and refreshments. Let’s go take a look.

Mystery Hill is one of North Carolina's most unique attractions, offering indoor and outdoor adventures.
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When you arrive you might smell some of these baking at the on-site eatery, Front Porch Eats, where you can get a snack later.
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These production reds are just some of the animals to feed at The Historic Doughtery House Farmyard at Mystery Hill. These are a crossbreed between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites to make medium-sized eggs.
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This little baby doesn't even look real.
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And see how people once lived by exploring the 1903 home of the founder of Appalachian State University, Dr. B.B. Dougherty.
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These giant bubbles at Bubblerama, are made to stand inside.
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And see what you can collect at the Gem Mine at Prospector Hill, where there sometimes is a contest to guess the number of rocks.
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One of the wackiest feelings comes from experiencing the gravitational pull of North Carolina's only Natural Gravitational Anomaly. Who is that mysterious person lurking in the back?
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And for history lovers, travel back 12,000 years to 20 states at the Native American Artifacts Museum at Mystery Hill.
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This collection of Native American artifacts showcases more than 250,000 pieces from the collection of Moon and Irene Mullins.
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Another great way to escape to the past is by attending the outdoor drama, "Horn In The West," when it is offered.
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If you are up for something more exerting, master the Bull Ride Challenge.
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Have you ever thrown an ax? Here's a chance to try it out at Tomahawk Hill.
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By far the best souvenir from Mystery Hill is an old-time photograph. Choose one of the fabulous costumes at Professor Finnegan's Photo Parlour.
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At the end of the tour, you should be hungry enough to return to Front Porch Eats for a sweet treat.
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And if your appetite is as large as your eyes, order The Feeding Trough, with two giant doughnuts from Hole Lotta Doughnuts, two bananas, five scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, and your choice of toppings.
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Are you convinced to visit this one-of-a-kind unique-themed playground in North Carolina? You can also book some special events at Mystery Hill. And for other adventures in Blowing Rock, find out more about the state’s oldest roadside attraction.

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Mystery Hill, 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA