Here’s The Only North Carolina Town Ranked Among ‘Coziest’ Winter Cities In America
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When people visit me, they almost always say my house is cozy. Cozy is a great word. The dictionary says cozy means, “giving a feeling of comfort, warmth and relaxation.” Here’s the only North Carolina town ranked among the coziest winter cities in America. New York Travel Guides ranked the coziest winter towns for a “magical” get away.
According to the study partly published in the Charlotte Observer, the travel experts based their findings on these things. They considered the popularity of the town, weather, activities and atmosphere. The only North Carolina town featured on the list is Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There are plenty of magical Christmassy experiences there.
If you have lived around the Charlotte area any time at all then you have probably been to Blowing Rock at least once. You will find it about 90 miles from the Queen City and it is always a top travel destination in North Carolina. If you love to hike, see pretty sights downtown or go skiing or snow tubing then this mountain town is a must visit. We love to go to Moses Cone Memorial Park to hike and ride horses. What an honor for Blowing Rock. It’s the only North Carolina town ranked among the coziest winter cities in America.
Most of the top winter destinations were up north in Vermont, Colorado and Washington state. Blowing Rock shined right along with them. Speaking of shine, the thousands and thousands of twinkling lights will still be in view in the downtown area through February. Blowing Rock is the only North Carolina town ranked one of the coziest winter cities in America.
All in all there are 110 cozy magical winter cities on the list. Get details from our source, The Charlotte Observer right here.
11 Must Dos When Visiting Blowing Rock, North Carolina
One of my favorite mountain towns to visit any time of year but especially in the summer months is the town of Blowing Rock. Just a short drive up 321 before you hit the college town of Boone, you’ll find the quaint village of Blowing Rock. The town boasts a rich history dating as far back as the 1700s. You’ll see some of that history reflected below. It’s also home to some charming mountain inns and the luxurious Chetola Resort. Blowing is close to the previously mentioned Boone, Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Banner Elk among other towns. So with so much to do in the general area what are the must-dos in Blowing Rock itself?
That’s where I come along. I grew up going to Blowing Rock with my parents as a kid every summer. In fact, my mom often reminds me that the first “vacation” I ever went on was a week in this North Carolina mountain town. So I’d say I have some qualifications to tell you the must-do activities. As a child, I would have told you about the playground in the park. They had the most fun slide I still remember to this day. The park has since been redone, and at this point, I’d look a little odd on a playground. But I bet it still brings the same joy to kids today as it did to me then. And while I didn’t include that park on my must-dos in Blowing Rock list, I did include another of my childhood favorites.
On this list, you’ll find activities, restaurants, shopping, places to grab a drink, and more. If hiking is your thing, you’ll have to do your own research. Outside of a leisurely stroll, I didn’t include any of that on this 11-item list. I’m not known for my outdoorsy spirit that’s for sure! So check out the collection of must dos and adventures in the town of Blowing Rock North Carolina.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
