Ski Mountain
in Watauga County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.152 and -81.665 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 9' 7" and W -81° 39' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:22 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 8:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-11 07:34:58

Explore Ski Mountain

Ski Mountain in Watauga County (North Carolina) is located in United States about 317 mi (or 509 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Ski Mountain is now 11:22 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Ski Mountain, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 63 mi (or 102 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Boone, Lenoir, Newland, Jefferson and Mountain City. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Inn at Crestwood

Address
3,3 mi
3236 Shulls Mill Road
28607 Boone
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone

Address
3,1 mi
2060 Blowing Rock Road
28607 Boone
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Boone

Address
3,6 mi
1050 Highway 105
28607 Boone
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Suites Boone

Address
3,6 mi
1184 SR 105
28607 Boone
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES BOONE NEA

Address
3,6 mi
1075 HIGHWAY 105
28607 Boone
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express BOONE

Address
3,2 mi
1943 Blowing Rock Road
28607 BOONE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express BLOWING ROCK SOUTH

Address
1,9 mi
8412 Valley Blvd.
28605 BLOWING ROCK
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock

Address
1,1 mi
185 Chetola Lake Drive
28605 Blowing Rock
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MEADOWBROOK INN AND SUITES

Address
1,4 mi
711 MAIN STREET
28605 Blowing Rock
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alpine Village Inn

Address
1,4 mi
297 Sunset drive
28605 Blowing Rock
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Carolina Cabin Rentals -- Colonel Weber's Lodge - App Ski Mtn, Blowing Rock, NC

Published: May 01, 2013
Length: 24:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carolina Cabin Rentals

Book this home: http://www.carolinacabinrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=54675 Colonel Weber's Lodge is a wonderfully outfitted vacation cabin in the heat of Boone and Blowing...


Blowing Rock, North Carolina (HD)

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 13:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joe Robinson

Blowing Rock - in the mountains of North Carolina. On the Blue Ridge Parkway.


Blowing Rock, NC

Published: April 04, 2012
Length: 51:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: magbarnes

Flowers around the park.


Tweetsie Railroad July Fourth Fireworks near Blowing Rock

Published: July 19, 2009
Length: 08:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mountain Travel Guide

Tweetsie Railroad July Fourth Fireworks near Blowing Rock.


In 1964 Coupe DeVille on Blue Ridge Parkway Near Blowing Rock, NC - October 20, 2012

Published: October 25, 2012
Length: 05:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jason Edge

Driving my 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille on Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, NC.


Blue Ridge Parkway Wine Festival in Blowing Rock, NC

Published: July 13, 2009
Length: 35:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mountain Travel Guide

The art of wine is celebrated in mountain style during the 2009 Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival, April 16-19 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Featuring wineries from throughout NC, and fine...


Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hibriten Stables (Road Horse Cart)

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 59:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephenie Oxford

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hibriten Stables (Road Horse Cart)


Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hibriten Stables

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 00:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stephenie Oxford

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show - Hibriten Stables.


High Style in Blowing Rock

Published: November 16, 2010
Length: 02:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allenscottdesign

Newly constructed Blowing Rock Estate. Refined rustic contemporary design, extraordinary finish work and attention to detail, boasting over 6500 sq. ft., this home is perfect for both single...


Tweetsie Railroad's Annual Railfan Weekend!

Published: October 07, 2011
Length: 37:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Penn Rail Videos

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Blowing Rock is a town in North Carolina, United States, which is located in Caldwell and Watauga counties. The population was 1,192 at the 2010 census. The Caldwell County portion of Blowing Rock is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Watauga County portion is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 36.1297, -81.6725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in North Carolina, Populated places in Caldwell County, North Carolina, Populated places in Watauga County, North Carolina, The Unifour, Populated places established in 1889

Blowing Rock (land feature)

Blowing Rock is a rocky outcropping at the town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, above a gorge in Caldwell County, in the northwest of that state. The prevailing wind blows through the gorge toward Blowing Rock. There, at the end of the gorge, the wind's path of least resistance is up the steep slopes surmounted by the outcropping, resulting in a nearly vertical and typically strong wind.

Located at 36.1136, -81.6611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Caldwell County, North Carolina, Landforms of North Carolina, Visitor attractions in Caldwell County, North Carolina, Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin

Saint Elizabeth of the Hill Country Catholic Church

Saint Elizabeth of the Hill Country Catholic Church is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte located in Boone, North Carolina. Its canonical territory includes all of Watauga County. Father David Brzoska is the pastor. The parish had its beginnings in the 1940s for the few Catholic families and students at Appalachian State University. Early celebrations of Mass took place in the homes of residents before a new church was built in 1958. Priests from St.

Located at 36.1947, -81.6604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, Roman Catholic churches in North Carolina, Churches in Watauga County, North Carolina

Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad is a family oriented railroad and Wild West theme park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. In addition to a 3-mile ride aboard an authentic steam locomotive, the park features amusement rides and other attractions geared towards families with children.

Located at 36.1709, -81.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amusement parks in North Carolina, Heritage railroads in North Carolina, Landmarks in North Carolina, Visitor attractions in Watauga County, North Carolina, National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina, 3ft gauge railways, Appalachian culture, Railway-related listings on the National Register of Historic Places, Narrow gauge railroads in North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Watauga County, North Carolina, 1957 establishments in the United States

WXIT

WXIT is a radio station that broadcasts in a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by High Country Ventures, LLC and features programing from CBS Radio, Westwood One and Jones Radio Network.

Located at 36.1547, -81.6614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in North Carolina

Appalachian Ski Mountain

Appalachian Ski Mtn. is one of three ski mountains in the Watauga County area in western North Carolina. It is located off of US 321 between Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina.

Located at 36.1742, -81.6622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ski areas and resorts in North Carolina, Visitor attractions in Watauga County, North Carolina, Sports venues in Watauga County, North Carolina

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a country estate in honor of Moses H. Cone in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is on the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 292 and 295 with access at Milepost 294. Most locals call it Cone Park. The park is run by the National Park Service and is open to the public. It contains 3,500 acres, a 16-acre trout lake, a 22-acre bass lake, and 25 miles of carriage trails for hiking and horses.

Located at 36.1496, -81.6923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Ridge Parkway, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Landmarks in North Carolina, Appalachian culture, Parks in North Carolina, History museums in North Carolina, Houses in North Carolina, Cone family, Historic house museums in North Carolina, Museums in Caldwell County, North Carolina, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Protected areas of Caldwell County, North Carolina

Flat Top Manor

Flat Top Manor, as it is known to the locals, is also referred to as Moses Cone Manor, Moses Cone Estate, the Moses H. Cone Mansion, or just Flat Top. On the Blue Ridge Parkway it is located at Milepost 294 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. To most people that travel the Parkway it is simply the Parkway Craft Center, which is the major component of the manor house. It is open to the public from spring through fall and gets over 225,000 visitors annually.

Located at 36.1496, -81.6923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1901, Cone family, Sculpture gardens, trails and parks, Landmarks in North Carolina, Appalachian culture, Historic house museums in North Carolina, Museums in Caldwell County, North Carolina, Houses in North Carolina, Mountains-to-Sea Trail

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