This 3 day/2 night trip combines a visit to the lovely town of Blowing Rock located in the "High Country" of North Carolina's mountains with a variety of "hidden gem" stops during the journey to and from Blowing Rock.  

Stops includes Korners Folly aka The Folly in Kernersville.   This is the architectural wonder and home of artist and designer Jule Gilmer Körner. Built in 1880,  the house originally served to display his interior design portfolio. Visitors can now explore the 22 room house museum and its unique original furnishings and artwork, cast-plaster details, carved woodwork, and elaborate hand laid tile.  Close to Blowing Rock, the trip includes stops at the The Mitford Museum and Hart Square Village.  Whether or not you have enjoyed the bestselling Mitford Novels, this museum, will have you smiling when you learn the stories about American author, Jan Karon and what inspired the books.  

Hart Square Village offers a tour of the largest collection of original, historical log structures in the United States. From corn cribs and barns, to houses and chapels, and even a few outhouses, the Hart Square Village has preserved over ninety original structures. Every cabin is furnished with Appalachian antiques, accurately displaying the various professions and nineteenth century experiences. 

Our Blowing Rock experience includes a visit to North Carolina's Oldest Travel attraction, "The Blowing Rock" where we enjoy spectacular views and learn about the legend of "The Rock".   We will enjoy a guided tour of The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum which displays and interprets Southern Appalachian Art and Heritage.   You will also have plenty of time to explore the town on your own, enjoy the beautiful gardens in the center of town, browse many local shops and galleries or participate in the self guided history tour.  

A Welcome Dinner is included on our first evening!  *Be sure to scroll down and read all about the trip inclusions and itinerary.  

April 22 - Morning departures will be planed from Wilmington and Leland

Afternoon stop in Kernersville for a tour of Korners Folly

Arrive in Blowing Rock, check in at the hotel and Welcome Dinner

April 23 - Morning visit to The Blowing Rock

Mid-morning tour of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Enjoy lunch and the remainder of the day in the town of Blowing Rock to explore, shop or do a self-guided history tour.  There will be an afternoon option to visit the Native American Artifacts Museum

Dinner on your own that evening in Boone or Blowing Rock

April 24 - Morning visit to the Mitford Museum in Hudson

Guided tour of Hart Square Village

Lunch on your own in Hickory before traveling back to the Coast