Boone

Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone Park

Boone, USA
Horse and carriage ride through Moses H Cone Park
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a leisurely ride through Blowing Rock’s Moses H. Cone Park on a horse and carriage. Pre-book your ride and meet your coachman at the park, then sit back and relax as you ride in the comfortable carriage. Ride past the historical manor and along carriage trails and take in the views of the Blue Ridge parkway.
  • Bring a date or small group for a horse and carriage ride
  • Pre-book your ride and avoid waiting in a line
  • Take in the mountain views while you ride
  • A private carriage makes for a more intimate experience

What's Included

  • Private transportation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 1 Bass Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

      Meet at the gravel bass lake parking area parallel to hwy 221. Look for the horse and carriage

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Check out the views of Moses H. Cone Park in Blowing Rock, plus have awesome views of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the comfort of your private horse and carriage on this tour. When you’ve pre-booked, you’ll have the security knowing that your horse and buggy will be there on your desired date.

    This is perfect for a romantic date, or fun for you and a small group of family or friends. You’ll easily meet your driver at the designated spot. You won’t be able to miss your horse and carriage waiting for you. Then get settled in for your ride.

    You’ll head through the park’s trails, past historical buildings, and see some exceptional views of the mountains. Make sure you’ve got your cameras ready.

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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    Q:Are there restrooms available during the Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone Park?

    A:Yes, there are restrooms available in the park, however, they are open seasonally.

    Mar 2021

    Q:Can I take pictures with the horse and carriage before or after my ride?

    A:Absolutely. Your driver is always willing to take your photo with the horse and carriage (using your camera.)

    Mar 2021

    Q:Am I allowed to bring alcohol on the Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone Park?

    A:Unfortunately no. Per the rules and regulations in place for North Carolina's State Parks, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

    Mar 2021

    Q:What happens in the event of bad weather?

    A:This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Mar 2021

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    Reviews

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    41 reviews
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    Family Fun
    Shanna_S, Apr 2024
    Enjoy the whole experience Carriage ride was very relaxing and fun. Carriage master was very nice and personal. He shared lots of knowledge pertaining to Moses Cone Manor
    Carriage ride thru the forest
    Annette_D, Dec 2023
    Our guide Chad was an amazing person. It was a beautiful day for a carriage ride through the forest. Chad told my husband and I stories as we traveled along the trails. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday.
    Wonderful ride on a beautiful day
    Christy_B, Oct 2023
    Chad was awesome and gave us a fabulous tour. He was very knowledgeable of Moses Cone Park. Would definitely recommend this tour.
    A tour Cone Manor grounds and learn its rich history from another time.
    Jimmy_W, Oct 2023
    Seeing nature front and center, Chad the operator provided history of Cone Manor and the estate I had never heard even in visits to Cone Manor. The carriage ride is rewarding & highly recommended.
    Sunny Fall Carriage Ride
    John_A, Oct 2023
    Chad was outstanding as the owner/driver/narrator with great knowledge of the Cone Estate. He was informative and had a great personality to match his local wit...I would recommend this activity especially in the Fall with the leaves all changing. About a two hour trip.
    A lovely ride through Cone woodlands
    David_A, Oct 2023
    Chad was a colorful, entertaining driver/host. He knew Cone Manor history and stories. He kept us comfortable and engaged. He was good with horses and generous with his time.
    Extraordinary!!!!
    Maria_M, Sep 2023
    From the moment we entered the carriage we felt such peace and serenity! Chad was absolutely an amazing guide!! Such a fine young man with tradition values and morals!! He didn’t rush the ride which was just incredible!!! It allowed us to take it all in. The views and ride through this amazing property is a MUST!!! Calm peace and tranquillity is exactly what we experienced!!! I am planning by God’s Grace to do this again!!!! An absolute must do in blowing tick!!! Oh and there’s a gorgeous park with a serene lake that was absolutely magnificent!!!
    The Hollands
    Karen_H, Aug 2023
    A big Thanks to Chad and of course Teresa for helping make our 40th anniversary a day to remember. We had an awesome time!!! Enjoyed the beautiful views and of course the wonderful conversation
    Would recommend to anyone
    Dylan_J, Apr 2023
    We rode with Chad and he was great. As nice as can be, engaged us with good conversation and the tour has amazing views throughout! The horses are beautiful as well.
    Learning history and the...
    Nathan_J, Dec 2022
    Learning history and the guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend anyone to go. It was a blast!
    Perfect fall day for a carriage ride !!
    Sharon_L, Oct 2022
    He is the best. He told us so much interesting information about the park. The cones!! What fun. And so relaxing. Loved the horses!!
    A great experience!
    Susan_M, Oct 2022
    Our guide was friendly and very accommodating. The scenery was beautiful. The carriage was very comfortable. My husband and I had a great time.
    Great ride, great horse team, great host
    Christian_V, Jul 2022
    Great ride. Perfect day for it. It was warm, but there was plenty of breeze and regular shade intervals. The horses were Teresa and Lori and they were excellent at their job. As was Chad. Well done sir. Appreciated his genuine friendly nature and his knowledge of the park. We went on our anniversary, so NO kids, however. We will definitely bring them back for a ride. Recommend this ride to young and old, and will absolutely do again.
    Thank you Thank you!
    Alivia_B, Jun 2022
    This was an amazing experience! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer, more kind owner/guide for this carriage ride. He gave some brief history of the park throughout but didn’t make it feel like a boring history lesson. He stopped and took pictures of us as well. 10 out of 10 recommend and the price wasn’t bad at all considering the work it takes to transport the horse and carriage to the park and get all set up.
    Great Carriage Ride on a...
    Paul_H, May 2022
    Great Carriage Ride on a well maintained path. Very informative. Would go again at the first opportunity.
    Absolutely wonderful experience!
    Ell, Sep 2021
    The scenery and views from the mountain were magnificent! Also our driver was wonderful!! He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend !!
    Great experience
    Eric_B, Jul 2021
    The ride was relaxing and the host was wonderful!! The horses were beautiful, they were a bit lazy this day. (smile)
    Wonderful Time!
    William_B, Jun 2021
    The carriage driver was amazing!! A relaxing and beautiful way to spend time while in the blowing rock area. Thank You!!
    Pleasant ride through the park
    lee_katie, May 2021
    From start to finish we had a great time. Our ride was fun, relaxing and informative. We would recommend this activity to people of all ages. Items to bring: sunscreen, pillow(toosh), blanket, drink, camera & snack. Sit back & enjoy the ride.
    Awesome
    Donna_S, Apr 2021
    The whole ride. It was absolutely a great experience and look forward to trying a sleigh ride. My husband has bragged about it to everyone.

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