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Thunder Hill Overlook
Scenic spot
Wide views of North Carolina are available from this famous stop, beloved of amateur astronomers.
4.90 (610 reviews)
(~3.11 km from centre)
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Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Memorial park
The preserved country estate of a conservationist, with 25 miles of trails & a regional crafts shop.
4.70 (2K reviews)
(~2.03 km from centre)
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Bass Lake Trail
Park
Flat, tree-topped walking trail circling a small lake, with connections to other paths.
4.80 (472 reviews)
(~1.09 km from centre)
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Kilwin's Chocolates
Ice cream shop
Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.
$$ $$
4.70 (798 reviews)
(~0.27 km from centre)
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Tweetsie Railroad
Amusement park
Family-oriented park with train rides, an amusement park, chair lift, petting zoo & live shows.
4.60 (4.6K reviews)
(~4.75 km from centre)
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Raven Rock Overlook
Scenic spot
Roadside observation point granting picturesque views of the surroundings mountains & valleys.
4.80 (318 reviews)
(~4.11 km from centre)
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Chetola Resort
Resort hotel
Sophisticated 87-acre retreat with choice accommodations & a restaurant, plus a spa & indoor pool.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.56 km from centre)
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The Cone Manor
Historical landmark
Neocolonial manor home & craft center featuring handmade quilts, pottery & other locally-made items.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~2.07 km from centre)
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The Blowing Rock
Tourist attraction
Famous cliff featuring strong wind gusts that blow lightly thrown objects back to the thrower.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
(~2.8 km from centre)
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Storie Street Grille
Restaurant
Locally sourced New American fare, plus wines, microbrews & spirits in an upscale, casual setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (613 reviews)
(~0.42 km from centre)
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Camp Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 Great coffee and espresso drinks. Fast, friendly service, and tasty pastry snacks and egg sandwiches on bagel.
$ $$$
4.60 (610 reviews)
(~0.02 km from centre)
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Six Pence Pub
Bar & grill
British-inspired pub offering a lengthy drinks list & a menu of American & English comfort fare.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
(~0.31 km from centre)
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Bistro Roca
Restaurant
Upscale-casual bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods & pizzas from a wood-burning oven.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.45 km from centre)
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Hellbender Bed & Beverage
Restaurant
Rustic-chic restaurant offering creative twists on bar bites & Southern fare, plus outdoor dining.
$$ $$
4.60 (403 reviews)
(~0.29 km from centre)
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Gideon Ridge Inn
Restaurant
Cozy B&B with mountain views & a garden, plus a restaurant offering terrace dining.
4.80 (187 reviews)
(~2.86 km from centre)
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Yadkin Valley Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Loved the vibes up there.
What a beautiful sight to s👀!
I recommend taking the family my friends.
4.80 (173 reviews)
(~3.92 km from centre)
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The Moon@ Blowing Rock
Asian restaurant
👍👍 So this place has some adventurous parking but is so worth it. Very delicious and quite the variety on the menu with tons of sushi options. The customer service was friendly, helpful, and full of energy. Everything was very clean and I would happily eat here again...Thank you MoonThai!!
4.50 (610 reviews)
(~1.27 km from centre)
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Flat Top Lookout Tower
Scenic spot
👍👍 Nice trail, we started later in the day so we missed most of the crowds. This is a busy trail and because it is all gravel it make it easy for everyone. First we passed some pastures with cows then a shaded tree section. Then came the cemetery and huge fields of blooms flowers. The final section is...
4.80 (165 reviews)
(~3.06 km from centre)