Tue, Sep 15 9:00 AM
Festivals
First up
2026 Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival
Blowing Rock Art & History MuseumBlowing Rock
Guest guide
Your mountain weekend, planned from the porch
Events, live music, ball games, ski days and day trips — everything nearby, gathered in one place before you even pack the car.
On the mountain
Full forecast →Overnight
58°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
58°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wednesday
58°
Sunny
Thursday
61°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
62°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
63°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
62°
Chance Rain Showers
Overnight
58°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
58°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wednesday
58°
Sunny
Thursday
61°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
62°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
63°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
62°
Chance Rain Showers
Make a plan
This weekend in the High Country
Choose your direction
Where to start next
Go by what is happening, what the weather is doing, or how far you feel like driving.
Guide 01
Events around town
Festivals, markets, arts, family outings and more happening across the High Country.
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Live music
Named acts, free lawn concerts and weekly stages—with dates, tickets and a quick listen.
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App State game days
Kickoff times, opponents and TV info for every Mountaineers home game.
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Skiing & winter
Three resorts within a half hour, plus the scenic rides and downhill biking that follow ski season.
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Day trips & dining
Waterfalls, overlooks, breweries and family stops within an hour of the cabin.
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Leave the planning to us
Plans, mapped out
Four ready-made day plans — pick one, or use it as a starting point.
See every stop- 01
A Rainy Mountain Day
Indoor charm for a soggy High Country day.
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A Family Day Out
One big ride, one park, and time to just be a family.
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A Blue Ridge Date Night
A scenic overlook, an easy walk, and dinner in Blowing Rock.
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An App State Game Day
Kickoff, King Street, and enough buffer for campus traffic.
Warm-weather pick
The Parkway is calling now
Ten minutes from the cabin, the Blue Ridge Parkway strings together overlooks and short trails, with Grandfather Mountain's Mile High Swinging Bridge about half an hour further on. Best light is early — go before the afternoon crowds.
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Your mountain weekend is waiting
Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and your all-in total — direct with the hosts, no platform fees.