Blowing Rock travel guide
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You're Going to Love Blowing Rock
With a population of 1 292, Blowing Rock is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Blowing Rock to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Blowing Rock
Where to Eat in Blowing Rock
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop (922 Main St) and The Restaurant at the Embers (124 Morningside Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Blowing Rock
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blowing Rock in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Blowing Rock, with an average rainfall of 4.4″.
How to Get to Blowing Rock
Plane
Although Blowing Rock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Asheville Regional (AVL), which is located 110 km from Blowing Rock. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Blowing Rock departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Blowing Rock is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 126 km from Blowing Rock. You’ll find branches of NU Car and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Blowing Rock
Where to stay in Blowing Rock
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hemlock Inn and Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South, An IHG Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Blowing Rock
Most booked hotels in Blowing Rock
Renting a car in Blowing Rock
Renting a car in Blowing Rock costs $54 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Blowing Rock.
Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Blowing Rock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50.