It’s also a popular spot to shop for Christmas ornaments and holiday decor.
TheBlowing Rock Art & History Museumis right next door and open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Doc’s Rocks also has a fascinating store and has expanded into dinosaur-themed mini golf and laser tag.
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Inside, a gift shop features the work of around 150 regional craftspeople.
Both Grandfather and Linville Falls are family-run wineries.
Creative options include mushroom conserva, harissa carrot hummus, walnut tomato tapenade.
You can get married at The Blowing Rock, billed as.Credit: Robbie Caponetto
The menu changes daily, so you’re in for a treat whenever you visit.
Needless to say, you’ll want to make a reservation to get in.
This beautiful stone manor features 12 tastefully decorated rooms with fireplaces, and many include shared or private balconies.
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You’re invited to handpick fruit by the gallon, but there’s no attendant.
Instead, they utilize an honor system that seems like something straight out of the Mitford stories.
Just leave your payment in a red mailbox standing near the entrance.
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“It’s around 70 degrees when it’s sunny.
All three wineries in the area have covered porches.
Grandfather has a river.
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We have a lake.
People come here for the tastings, sure, but they’re really coming to enjoy summer.
Life’s good in the mountains.”
Life is good in the mountains, and it’s waiting to welcome you with open arms.
