• Explore The Blowing Rock nearby. Located just beyond the hotel's front door, this spectacular natural wonder is a towering clifftop that offers unrivaled views of the surrounding countryside.

• Visit the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and view regional artwork as well as its permanent exhibit on the history of the Green Park Hotel. Few places in the region are better for exploring local history than this remarkable cultural institution.

• Travel to Grandfather Mountain, a scenic travel attraction and nature preserve. It's permanently protected from development as a unit of the United Nations' international network of biosphere reserves. Grandfather Mountain is a 3,000-acre nature park famous for its native wildlife exhibits, 360-degree views, and Mile High Swinging Bridge.