We love quaint mountain towns to spend a long weekend. Let’s go to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It’s just about 3 and half hours from here, but worth the drive. What do we do? We walk around, shop and eat. Please allow me to elaborate. I know it sounds simplistic, but there is something about Blowing Rock that’s special. It draws us back year after year. This place has kept its charm, while offering a nice variety of activities, food and shopping.