Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Cane Creek

"Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (blueridgeheritage.com), three miles northwest of Blowing Rock, is just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 294 and includes 25 miles of preserved carriage trails through the grounds of a former mountain estate owned by textile pioneer Moses Cone. The trails have various loops through the Blue Ridge wilderness, old apple orchards and past many native flowers and trees, including rhododendron, mountain laurel, hemlock, sugar maple and several species of oak, hickory, pine and birch. Most of the trails are multipurpose, also allowing horseback riders and even occasional cross-country skiers during the winter months."

"Take a 15 minute trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Moses Cone Memorial Park. Its centerpiece is Flat Top Manor, a gleaming white 20-room, 13,000 square foot mansion built in 1901 in the grand Colonial Revival style. Guided tours by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers are available mid-May-October."

"Start your morning and end your night at Blue Deer on Main! We are a full espresso bar, serving coffee from a local roaster in Boone. We are best known for our handcrafted ice cream cookie sandwich served with local ice cream from Homeland Creamery. We are open Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm and Sunday, 1pm-10pm. Come see us at 960 Main Street, right next to Mellow Mushroom!". 960-3 Main StreetBlowing Rock, NC 28605. Telephone: 828-414-9270"

"Start your morning and end your night at Blue Deer on Main! We are a full espresso bar, serving coffee from a local roaster in Boone. We are best known for our handcrafted ice cream cookie sandwich served with local ice cream from Homeland Creamery. We are open Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm and Sunday, 1pm-10pm. Come see us at 960 Main Street, right next to Mellow Mushroom!"

"Craggy Gardens – this is probably the most photographed spot outside of downtown Asheville and with good reason, it’s stunning. Drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway to milepost 364.6 and take the 1-mile loop hike through the Craggy Gardens up to the lookout for sunrise. If you time your visit right in the early summer, the rhododendrons will be in full bloom lining the trail with bright pink flowers."

"Located just steps from Main Street in Blowing Rock, the Glen Burney Trail (blowingrock.com) is a challenging trail that descends 800 feet into the John's River Gorge. The 1.6-mile trail, which is rugged and steep at some points, generally follows New Year's Creek and is about a two-hour round trip. For experienced, healthy hikers, however, it's worth it."

"Off the beaten path but still easy to find, Bistro Roca is a Blowing Rock hidden gem. Upscale but casual, Bistro Roca’s menu includes New American comfort food like lobster mac and cheese, burgers, and pizza cooked fresh in a wood-burning oven. After being turned away on our first visit – we didn’t have reservations – we returned again and we are ever so glad we did."

"We did dine in early on a Monday night, ordered the special tuna dinner, trout and pork lettuce wraps (for…”more"

" early but because we knew the restaurant is owned by the same owners of the Gideon Ridge, a fabulous”more"

"The atmosphere and fresh, vibrant dishes are just a couple of reasons to make a reservation at Twigs (7956 Valley Blvd). I mean, you can’t just have an incredible meal inside a mountain cabin, can you?. Start with an order of Peach BBQ’s Duck Tenders and feast your Southern foodie heart on seasonal dishes featuring Mountain Rainbow Trout, Veal Liver, Venison Chops, and other traditional delicacies."

"I went once and was very pleased to see some vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. The food was really good, they were very busy for a..."

"The atmosphere and fresh, vibrant dishes are just a couple of reasons to make a reservation at Twigs (7956 Valley Blvd). I mean, you can’t just have an incredible meal inside a mountain cabin, can you?. Start with an order of Peach BBQ’s Duck Tenders and feast your Southern foodie heart on seasonal dishes featuring Mountain Rainbow Trout, Veal Liver, Venison Chops, and other traditional delicacies."

"I went once and was very pleased to see some vegetarian/vegan options on the menu. The food was really good, they were very busy for a..."

"Just the name invites visions of good ol’ southern, low country cooking. The menu covers most of the south and then some, including New England clam chowder and lobster tails. For starters try some alligator bites, Cajun crawfish, or fried calamari."

"I felt like I was getting the best beach seafood in the mountains. The steamed oysters did not disappoint and there is no R in June. Only downside is be..."

"Plus Wi-Fi, comfy seating, locally made treats and grub, place for kids, whole bean coffee, specialty teas, smoothies and frappes!. Open Monday- Thursday 7am-5:30pm and Friday-Sunday 7am-6pm. 921 Main StreetBlowing Rock, NC 28605"

"While this coffee shop doesn’t look as hip and cute as some coffee spots, the coffee and their drink offerings are amazing. They also have a lot of pastries and things that look so good for picking up a small breakfast to go."

"Plus Wi-Fi, comfy seating, locally made treats and grub, place for kids, whole bean coffee, specialty teas, smoothies and frappes!. Open Monday- Thursday 7am-5:30pm and Friday-Sunday 7am-6pm."

"Bald Guy Brew leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to a cute coffee shop!. It’s fun to stop by and get something before you walk around to shop the day away in the cutest Blowing Rock spots."

"Offering coffee aficionados an exceptional village coffee experience. Specialty coffee roasted daily!. Offering espresso beverages, nitro cold brew, and seasonal specials."