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Prettiest Small Town in North Carolina
By Linda Tancs
The locals crowned Blowing Rock the prettiest small town in North Carolina. At only three square miles, it’s also likely to have made the most use of its space, with more than 100 shops, about two dozen restaurants, and nearly 20 hotels and inns. The Blowing Rock is North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction since 1933. Your short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mountain (the highest point in the Blue Ridge), Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Another memorable attraction is Moses Cone Memorial Park, sporting 25 miles of preserved carriage trails and breathtaking views from Flat Top Mountain, winding through the estate that once belonged to “Denim King” Moses Cone and his wife. The kids will love Tweetsie Railroad, a Wild West family theme park featuring a three-mile, steam-powered train ride through the North Carolina mountains.
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