Walk the streets where the town’s story began.
Discover hidden history, legendary landmarks, and the people who built Blowing Rock, NC.
Our expertly guided walking tour will take you through Downtown Blowing Rock and uncover the secrets and turning points that built this beloved town.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Rated Historic Walking Tour
Before shopping, there was refuge.
Before boutiques and galleries, Blowing Rock, NC was a refuge for travelers seeking mountain air and sweeping views.
Discover how this quiet mountain village became a beloved summer haven.
Every stone has a story.
Walk historic streets and discover the stories behind iconic buildings and hidden landmarks.
From early hotels to granite buildings, you’ll see familiar places in a completely new way and learn how they came to be.
Visionaries. Families. Dreamers.
Meet the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and families who shaped the town’s legacy.
The local and seasonal families of the 19th and 20th centuries didn’t just visit Blowing Rock— they contributed to building a lasting town reputation.
Born-and-raised Appalachian from Newland, North Carolina. Over the years, Montana has had the opportunity to travel across the United States, honing his storytelling skills everywhere from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Klondike region of Alaska and Canada.
Along the way, he's led tours on the historic White Pass and Yukon Route and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, sharing the rich history and culture of these remarkable places.
Holly is originally from South Florida and attended Florida Atlantic University, where she discovered her passion for education while working for a student tour company specializing in educational travel. This experience launched a 23-year career in education on Florida’s West Coast.
She and her husband, Paul, built their life in Venice, raising their two daughters alongside their two dogs. After beginning to spend summers in North Carolina’s High Country in 2021, Holly and Paul fell in love with the area and made it their full-time home in October 2025.
Paul grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he worked in the restaurant industry from the time he was 16 and developed a passion for Culinary Arts.
After graduating from the University of South Florida at the tender age of 40, he spent the next eight years teaching Culinary Arts and coaching the swim team at North Port High School.
Paul and his wife began spending summers in Western North Carolina and fell in love with the area, making it their permanant home in 2025. Paul now spends his free time on the many incredible hiking trails the area provides access to.
Yes. Tours often sell out, especially during peak season and on weekends. However, check for last minute availability!
Each public tour allows for up to 10 guests. This allows us to keep the experience intimate. However, we do offer private tour bookings as well, perfect for larger groups, weddings or corporate events.
We aim for each tour to last anywhere from 90 to 100 minutes long, but of course this can vary slightly depending on type of tour, guests questions and just how much fun you're having,
Yes! The entire tour, from stop 1 to 20, is fully accessible!
This tour starts on Main Street, taking a few turns down back and side streets and then ends at Broyhill Park.
Yes! There will be benches and ledges along the route to rest, and one 10-minute bathroom break.
The entire tour takes place on fully paved sidewalks with curb ramps. While we are in a mountain town, the route is mostly flat. There is one short stretch with a gentle incline, but we keep a relaxed pace and provide a rest right after.
Each tours depart from the parking lot next to 983 Main Street, in the heart of historic downtown Blowing Rock.
In the event your tour is cancelled due to weather, we will attempt to reschedule and if unable you will receive a full refund.
Plans change, we totally get it! Please just give us a 24 hour notice to receive a refund.
