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.
Where to Eat in Blowing Rock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro Roca and Antlers Bar (143 Wonderland Trail) and Twigs Restaurant and Bar (7956 Valley Blvd) 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 68 miles from Blowing Rock. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Blowing Rock departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Blowing Rock. The train journey from Blowing Rock to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Blowing Rock is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 78 miles from Blowing Rock. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blowing Rock, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Blowing Rock takes 165 miles and will cost you around $119. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 290 miles.
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
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.