Area Attractions

	Chetola The estate was purchased by Coca-Cola King Luther Snyder in 1926. He reportedly paid $36,000 for 36 acres and later expanded it to about 160 acres. Chetola, which means "haven of rest" in Cherokee became the summer destination of the Snyder clan. Developers began expanding Chetola's offerings in the1980s and in 1997 Ken Tarbutton and his mother, Rachael Renar, purchased the estate and have nurtured and developed into a first-class resort. Today the estate is known as Chetola Resorts, an 87-acre world-class playground in Blowing Rock. The resort features luxury accommodations for travelers. as well as a large number of single owner and timeshare condominiums. Information taken from an article in "Our State" magazine Feb 2008. By Marlia Hardee Milling
	The Blue Ridge Parkway weaves its way for almost 2.5 miles through the forest and meadows of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and the Flat Top Manor. Here you can see the fall color surrounding Bass Lake 1 mile south of Blowing Rock.
	Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally recognized nature preserve.
	Valle Crucis is home to the famous (and tempting!) Mast General Store and the lovely Inn at Taylor House. This turn of the century farmhouse has been lovingly restored, and it is filled with beautiful antiques and art.
	DramaFest May 3, beginning at 10am 828-295-0112www.HayesCenter.org ------------------------------------------ The Blowing Rock Stage Company hosts its first annual DramaFest, an all-day celebration of theatre BLOWING ROCK, NC – Salute the power of theatre with the Blowing Rock Stage Company when it hosts on May 3 its first annual DramaFest, an all-day celebration of the many aspects of theatre for children and young adults. This free, family-centric event, which begins at 10am, will take place at the Stage Company’s home, the Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center, 152 Jamie Fort Road (off Hwy. 321) in Blowing Rock.
	Concerts in the Park The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 21 Anniversary season of Sunday Concerts in the Park. This years schedule features some old favorites along with some new faces: _________________________________________________________ May 18 . Cans and Pans Steel Drum Band of Ashe County High - June 15 . Buck Haggard - August 10 . Pipes and Drums of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Band - September 14 . Hayes Graduate String Quartet from ASU - October 5 . Die Rhinelanders Oktoberfest Band _________________________________________________________ Begun in 1987, the Sunday Concert in the Park was immediately recognized by The Governors Business Council on the Arts and Humanities for its ability to blend the business community with the arts. The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce was the first chamber to be recognized by the Governors Council. We have made every effort to feature many different types of music in the past and will continue this commitment to diversity and excellence as we move forward. xhtml \| css Site by WebZealot
	Naturalist Weekend Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Grandfather's Backcountry Trails Program - May 16-18 ---------------------------------------------------- Randy Johnson, the founder of Grandfather's backcountry trail program, joins the Grandfather Naturalists May 16-18 for the third annual Naturalists Weekend. Come participate in guided hikes and special presentations on the birds, wildflowers, hiking trails and nature of Grandfather Mountain