Best 30 things to do in Blowing Rock, NC

Soar above forest canopies on ten ziplines, an ATV ride, and a 50-ft swinging bridge

Learn fly fishing with small-group instruction for any skill level

Gentle Watauga River rafting with Class I–II rapids and one Class III

Play your own music on the New River with a Bluetooth speaker rental

Raft gentle rapids on the Watauga River with a guide

Float with your own cooler on the New River

Paddle calm Appalachian waters with gear and shuttle included.

Crawl, walk, and explore a seven-mile limestone cave system with expert guides

Float the New River at your own pace

Discover Boone's rich heritage on a concise guided stroll downtown.

Create a custom glass ornament with a hands-on class

Create your own glass jellyfish pendant in a 1-hour class—no experience needed

Walk from Junaluska Hill to downtown Boone with lantern-lit ghost stories

Make a custom glass necklace in a 1-hour demo class—no experience needed

Make your own glass pipe with guided instruction in a 2-hour class

Create a glass turtle in a guided 2-hour class—no experience needed

Learn glassblowing basics and make your own marble, necklace, or ornament

Book airport transportation with an on-time departure

Taste local brews, ciders, and seltzers at three Boone breweries

Learn local trout fishing with licensed guides in the High Country

Create a glass flower necklace with hands-on guidance

Paddle gentle New River waters through Blue Ridge scenery

Paddle 5 miles of the New River with a return shuttle

Float the New River through Jefferson’s mountain countryside