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Valle Crucis
Blowing Rock North Carolina
 In an area known as the High Country in Western North
Carolina sits the sleepy little village of Blowing Rock.
Blowing Rock is a popular vacation destination due to
its location in the mountains and proximity to lots of
mountain attractions and outdoor activities. Residents
and visitors both enjoy seeing the gorgeous Western
North Carolina
landscapes and stunning views that can be seen all
around the town of Blowing Rock. With an elevation of
about 3,600 feet, Blowing Rock enjoys cooler
temperatures in the summer and has become a getaway for
people seeking relief from the hotter temperatures off
the mountain. In the winter, the snow falls and the
town looks like something you would see on a mountain
Christmas postcard.
The economy of Blowing Rock continues to flourish. The
permanent population of the town is only about 1,200,
but in the summer and warmer months, that number grows
with the influx of tourists and part time residents.
The schools in Blowing Rock are part of the Watauga County
school system. Blowing Rock elementary school serves
grades K-8 and is an excellent school, and the county’s
record with regards to SAT scores and standardized
testing is among some of the highest in the state of
North Carolina.
Appalachian State University is located just a few miles
away in Boone, and has been nationally recognized twice
by Time Magazine as one of the best liberal arts
colleges in the nation.
Blowing Rock is served by the Blowing Rock Hospital, and just a few miles away in Boone is the Watauga
County Medical Center which provides the county with
medical treatment services.
There are many fun activities in Blowing Rock. A popular
afternoon activity is taking a stroll down Main Street
in downtown Blowing Rock. There are many great shops and
eateries on Main Street and Blowing Rock Park is
located right off the main strip. There are free
concerts during the warmer months in the park, as well
as the very popular Art in the Park event that takes
place every month in the summer (dates vary from year
to year). The newly constructed Miriam and Robert Hayes
Performing Arts Center is also a great place to go and
check out some shows each season. Blowing Rock is
home to popular mountain attractions such as Tweetsie
Railroad and The Blowing Rock. Families love getting
together and spending the day at Tweetsie riding the
train and enjoying the shows.
For those looking to get outdoors and see all the beauty
of Western North Carolina, there is plenty to do. People love to
go hiking on the many trails around Blowing Rock and the
Blue Ridge Parkway. Others enjoy horseback riding on the
trails at Moses Cone Park. Golf is a popular past time
in Blowing Rock and there are many great championship
golf courses in the High Country area that golfers will
love. For those that enjoy fun on the water, there are
several places to enjoy swimming, as well as many great
guide shops that will take you on a trip white water
rafting or kayaking. In the winter time a
popular sport is snow skiing. The High Country gets
plenty of snow fall in the winter months to enjoy all
sorts of snow sports. Come to Blowing Rock, and we bet
you will fall in love with the Western North Carolina area and want to keep
coming back. |
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Blowing
Rock Chamber of Commerce |
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High Country Webcams - LIVE webcams all over the High
Country |
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High Country Info - Complete lodging and attraction
listings |
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Blowing Rock Weather |
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Mortgage Tools - Calculators and finance information |
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Blowing Rock Demographics
(source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Census; ePodunk) |
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Population |
Total population: 1,418
Square miles (land): 2.97 |
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Gender |
Male: 46.5%
Female: 53.5% |
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Age |
15 or younger: 11.4%
16-24: 8.5%
25-44: 20.0%
45-64: 34.1%
65+: 26.0%
Average age (years): 48.28 |
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Race and Ethnicity |
White: 98.0%
Black or African American: 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska native: 0.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander: 0.0%
Some other race: 0.1%
Two or more races: 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.6% |
| Schools |
Bethel
Elementary
Green Valley Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Blowing Rock Elementary
Hardin Park Elementary
Valle Crucis Elementary
Cove Creek Elementary
Mabel Elementary
Watauga High School |
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If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact me
828.262.1836, 800.473.2653, 828.963.0376,
email me, or use the online request form. |
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