Semi-frugal mountain trip
Here are a few frugal things we did while enjoying the NC mountains this last week.
Posted — UpdatedThanks for your patience on the blog this last week while I have been hanging out with our out-of town relatives! We just returned from a fun-filled four-day trip to Blowing Rock in the beautiful NC mountains. We went with my brothers and their families (who live out-of-state) and my Dad for a total of 13 people ages 2 and up. It was a little bit of a challenge to find activities to fit everyone's age ranges and interest while not breaking the bank. Here are a few things we did that were pretty frugal and a few that weren't so frugal. Fortunately, we saved for this trip in advance, so the only thing I will be digging out of is the laundry pile - not any debt!
Tweetsie - With 6 kids in our group, you know we had to go to Tweetsie Railroad. They have a good deal if you go after 3:00 pm one day, you can go the whole next day for free. So we did. We also timed it so we only ate one meal in the park during both days. Because we went during the week (vs weekend) there were hardly any lines at all for the rides, which was fabulous for the kids! As far as amusement parks for kids about 10 years old and under, we love this one. It's sooo much less expensive and crowded than the big parks and has a great mix of cheesy shows, fun rides and goats and deer to feed at the petting zoo. Who could ask for more?
Mast General Store - We go to the original Mast in Valle Crucis and the annex just down the street every time we visit Blowing Rock. It's such fun to look at all the gadgets and stuff packed into both stores. It's also a treat to get a little candy from the 8 million choices they have at the annex building. You have to be careful though because at $5.99/lb, it adds up fast!
Blue Ridge Parkway - You can't visit the NC mountains without a drive on the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway! The views were stunning and the cost......free! There are many scenic overlooks which is a great place to have a picnic and take in the beauty of the mountains.
Next summer, we are headed to Colorado for my high school reunion, so it's time to start planning our frugal adventure now!
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