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Indoor Activities in the NC High Country

February 11, 2020

One of our recent blog posts highlighted the winter outdoor activities in our Mountain Area. This post highlights some of the many activities you can enjoy indoors.

Blowing Rock Spas

Looking for a relaxing way to spend a wintry day? Check out the rejuvenating spas that Blowing Rock has to offer!

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Westglow Resort and Spa

Westglow provides the perfect atmosphere of comfort and elegance. Their expert staff will help you unwind with luxury spa services that wll leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated

The Spa at Chetola Resort is conveniently located right in town. The spa offers massages and facials, along with a heated indoor pool, sauna and fitness room!

The Spa at Crestwood is a peaceful escape offering specialized spa services, fine dining and views.

For more local spas, check out our High Country Resorts and Spas blog.

Galleries and Museums

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Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

Located on the corner of Chestnut and Main Street, the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum seeks to provide cultural enrichment to the High Country. Experience Southern Appalachian heritage and histroy through exhibitions, activities and collections.

The Turchin Center of the Visual Arts

Located in downtown Boone, the Turchin Center is the largest visual art facility in Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia! Featuring works of art from international, regonional, and local artists. You can gaze the many different works of art or take part in the many interactive social activities the Center provides.

The Schaefer Center

The Schaefer Center, located on the campus of Applachian State University, is a multi-use auditorium that provides a venue devoted to the presentation of campus and community events. The Schaefer Center features a diverse mix of music, dance and theatre performances throughout the year.

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Family Attractions

Mystery Hill

Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock is one of North Carolina's most unique attractions, featuring family fun, science and history! One ticket grants you access to nine unique experiences, including defying the laws of gravity, hands on science activities, the Appalachian Dinosaur and Fossil Museum, Dock's Rocks Gem Mining, and much morel

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Doc's Rocks Gem Mine

North Carolina's premier educational mining experience! Doc's Rocks is open seven days a week and offers heated indoor mining for the cold and rainy days!

Stay Tuned for Restaurants!!!

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