Outdoors Blowing Rock
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
An outdoor spot in Blowing Rock, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: After fresh snow.
Why go
Former estate on the Blue Ridge Parkway with 25 miles of carriage roads for winter walks and snowshoeing around Flat Top Manor.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Blowing Rock, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is The Speckled Trout, 1.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- After fresh snow
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Blowing Rock, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Speckled Trout
Main Street restaurant and bottle shop in Blowing Rock serving local trout and Southern plates.
Food · 1.2 mi straight-line - 2Appalachian Ski Mountain
Small family ski area between Blowing Rock and Boone with a ski school, terrain park and an outdoor ice rink.
Activity · 2.5 mi straight-line - 3Green Park Inn
Victorian resort hotel from 1891 at the south end of Blowing Rock, straddling the Eastern Continental Divide.
Stay · 2.7 mi straight-line - 4Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad's steam train runs through lit woods on December evenings, with a decorated Main Street and Santa.
Activity · 2.9 mi straight-line - 5Dan'l Boone Inn
Family-style restaurant in an old Boone hospital building, serving fried chicken, country ham and biscuits since 1959.
Food · 4.8 mi straight-line - 6Mast General Store
Old-fashioned general store on King Street in Boone, with barrels of candy, outdoor gear and mountain-made goods.
Shopping · 4.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a stop on our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Blowing Rock
Another curated outdoor spot in Blowing Rock. See the full Blowing Rock guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Blowing Rock run from 38°F in January to 80°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Moses H. Cone Memorial Park itself, we suggest: After fresh snow.
Modelled monthly averages for Blowing Rock from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blowing Rock weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 36.14806, -81.69333
- Destination
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park?
Plan on about 2 hours at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Moses H. Cone Memorial Park?
Our pick: After fresh snow. Insider tip: When the Parkway is closed, walk in from the Blowing Rock side on the carriage roads.
Is Moses H. Cone Memorial Park free?
Yes, we list Moses H. Cone Memorial Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Moses H. Cone Memorial Park?
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park appears on Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Blowing Rock.
Plan Blowing Rock
- Blowing Rock travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Blowing Rock weather by month
- Asheville to Blowing Rock 62 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.