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The Inn at Ragged Gardens

4.7Google rating(184 reviews)
The Inn at Ragged Gardens

Known For

Stone-walled garden grounds with an atmosphere that feels genuinely aged

The Inn at Ragged Gardens is built around a cozy nook sensibility that extends from the rooms out into the stone-walled grounds — great-for-photos in a way that doesn't feel engineered. Blowing Rock has no shortage of inns, but this one has genuine atmosphere.

🕐Best time to visit: November weekends when the leaf color peaks around the property

203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

Our Take

The Inn at Ragged Gardens earns its hidden-gem tag through a combination of a cozy, photo-worthy atmosphere and a reputation that travels mostly by word of mouth among people who've stayed there. It sits right at the cusp of a higher score — worth the visit if you can get in.

The Vibe

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Location

Downtown

203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

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