Boone is one of our favorite places to visit when we go to NC to visit Anna's family. There are more food, drink, shopping, and adventure options here than Wilkesboro, and it's just short (45 min) drive up the mountain and the views are worth it! We recommend you check out W King Street where most of the shops, restaurants, and bars are. You can can't go wrong around there. Here are a few of our favorite spots around Boone: - Mast General Store - Rooftop of the Horton Hotel - Booneshine Brewing - Melanie's Food Fantasy - Stickboy Bread Company