Blowing Rock Competitors

Asheville is a thriving mountain city featuring a funky and eclectic downtown, 30-plus art galleries downtown alone, a burgeoning culinary scene, a thriving live music scene and, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. The largest private residence in North America, Biltmore Estate, is located in Asheville. Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,684 feet, located about 20 miles northwest of Asheville. 88 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway are nearby.

Appalachian Ski Mountain is a recreational facilities and services company based out of 940 Ski Mountain Rd, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States.

Grandfather Mountain is a place of amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty that towers 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina. One third of the mountain is operated as a scenic travel attraction by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. The nonprofit organization was formed in 2009 to operate the 700-acre portion that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Nature Museum and Animal Habitats. The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, featuring all new state-of-the-art museum exhibits, classrooms and a theater, as well as outdoor learning spaces, an amphitheater and a botanical garden will open June 2022. Learn more at www.grandfather.com. The mission of the organization is to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain.