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5 Museums in Blowing Rock That You Shouldn't Miss
Named "the only place in the world where snow falls upside down" by Ripley's-Believe-It-Or-Not, the legendary Blowing Rock geological formation has been attracting visitors to its corner of North Carolina since 1933. The accompanying mountain village of Blowing Rock sits 4,000 feet above sea level along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. The winter brings enough snow to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountain peaks that it is possible to ski the south, staying over at one of Blowing Rocks charming B&Bs.
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1. Artists in Residence at Edgewood Cottage
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
The Blowing Rock Historical Society uses Edgewood Cottage to showcase high country artists. Up to 30 artists are selected each year and given a week to display and sell their art in the restored original home of renowned American artist Elliott Daingerfield. There is art for every interest and budget, and it is a special opportunity to meet the artists, watch them work, and buy their art.
2. Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By travelcrazies49021 - Chapel Hill, United States
Little museum with a lovely vibe Enjoyed paintings and sculptures by local artists lot of info on blowing rock history Best of all : free though we did leave a donation of what we felt was a fair entry fee Nice gift shop
3. Bolick and Traditions Pottery
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
4. Mystery Hill
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4.0 based on 516 reviews
Explore North Carolina's Only Natural Gravitational Anomaly - WIth multiple unique experiences - Hands On Science Fun, Giant Bubbles, History, Second largest private Native American Artifacts collection in the world, Gem Mining, Dinosaur and Fossil Museum, Old Time Photos, Tomahawk Throwing and More! One of North Carolina's most unique attractions for over 70 years.
Reviewed By rchluth - Ona, United States
This was such a great time! We bought the ultimate ticket, so got to experience everything -- the weird gravity, the cool science/illusion rooms, the 1903 house, the native american artifacts, the tomahawk throwing (this guy was so patient with four ladies who have no skills), the old-time photo (shout out to awesome photography David!), the dinosaur & rocks museum (shout out to awesome tour guide Logan!), and the gem mining (wish I could remember her name!). All of the staff was wonderful. We had a great and weird time!
5. Gallery C West
Since 1985, Gallery C has brought talented artists and fine art to the attention of private collectors and museums across the Southeast. In its new, not to be missed Pavilion space, Gallery C West will feature hard to find pieces by historic Blowing Rock artists as well as over 30 represented artists will be exhibited and offered for sale.
