Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone Park

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

We are the only authorized horse and carriage service in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. While you are witnessing the breathtaking views the parkway and Moses H Cone Memorial Park has to offer, experience the historical Manor and carriage trails while riding in comfort on a carriage. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

What To Expect

You will witness some of the most breathtaking views of the blue ridge parkway from the comfort of our carriage. Bring a date or a small group for a wonderful experience.

Options

Horse and Carriage Ride through Moses H. Cone Park

Reviews

4.94

67 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to spend a day.
Anthony C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding in every way. Chad is knowledgeable, funny, and went out of his way to help my disabled wife on and off the carriage.
Extremely enjoyable!
stuarte743,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chad was a great guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable of the park history and current environment. His storytelling and communication manner were excellent! It was a great experience overall.
Great trip
homebuilder14,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Totally agree about all the comments already posted. The ride was very nice and Chad was incredible, funny and knowledgeable.
Wonderful Carriage Ride. Highly Recommend!
kimsY2277LN,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience! Chad our driver was very knowledgeable about the area. He was also very patient and accommodating. The carriage roads are absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend this tour!
Sept 14
dbw2017,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chad was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the property and kept us entertained the entire time. 2 hours went by in a flash. I would highly recommend this activity.
Highly recommend a carriage ride in scenic Cone Park.
Beth R,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend! Chad is a great story teller and he made the ride fun and interesting. It was worth the money. I heard from the locals that he is good to his horses and respectful to the dog walkers on the carriage trails. I would do this again.
Wonderful carriage tour
FellowTraveler107701,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had 2 great carriage tours with friends over the past couple of weeks. Chad is wonderful, so friendly, & full of knowledge about the history of Bass Lake & The Moses Cone Manor. He is a good ole country boy with a huge passion for his horses & for his tours. He takes great pride in what he does and made each one of us feel welcome. The carriage ride itself is very peaceful & full of small town charm! Chad told great stories, most were true! Haha! He is a great tour guide, but more importantly just a good good dude! We were blessed with an added bonus “tour guide” in little Charlie! She was amazing as well!!
Poor business practice
Gina F,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
My reservation date/time was offered online, but declined after I reserved it. There was no explanation given or alternate date/time suggested. I'm sure it would have been a lovely experience had my partner and I been given another option to experience it.
E7803CCdavidp,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chad was a great historian and very knowledgeable regarding the Cone family and their amazing property…..also great to talk with and had a great personality! 5 stars! 10 out of 10!
Non Stop Delight❗️
Cathie P,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chad, the owner/driver of Carriage Run, has found his perfect niche in the world. Driving his two beautiful Belgium draft horses, like a hot knife through butter; smooth and effortlessly, he shares stories and first hand recollections of Cone Manor life. Chad is extremely knowledgeable about the park’s flora and fauna, as well as the history of the property, its owners, and the families who lived and worked the land. Chad explained about the construction of buildings, the creation of the two lakes, building forever rock walls, tending the orchards, and the sad but romantic story of the divided heart. 💔 As we traversed the exquisite carriage paths of years gone by, we were immersed in the history and pageantry of the past through his down-home story telling style and passion. When visiting Watauga County / Grandfather Mountain country, a carriage ride with Chad is an outing you don’t want to miss. Thank you, Chad, Duke, and Don.