Things To Do
Woolly Worm Festival
The 49th Annual Woolly Worm Festival happens to take place the same weekend as our wedding! This is an NC tradition where you can watch woolly worm races, eat and drink from local food vendors, watch live entertainment, and more. If you'd like to attend, please use the website for more information. 2026 Festival Hours: Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM Sunday: 9 AM-4 PM
The Horton Lounge & Rooftop Bar
The Horton Hotel has their iconic Whiskey Maple Tap that we LOVE! Their rooftop patio is typically open, even when it is a little chilly out, as they have heaters available.
Lost Province Downtown Brewpub
You may find us here on Sunday grabbing a drink with some amazing pizza! Lost Province is right off King Street, the main street through Boone. You'll be able to visit some cute local shops and maybe even pick up some App State gear!
Booneshine Brewing Company
Our favorite brewery in Boone! Great food and drinks and family-friendly with lots of space for kids to play.
Dan'l Boone Inn
If you’re craving some delicious family-style Southern cooking, this is the place to go! Just a heads-up: they are cash-only, so be sure to come prepared. There is an ATM on site, but it does charge a usage fee. Seating is first come, first served, and tables fill up quickly. If you’re planning to go for breakfast, we recommend arriving as close to opening time as possible to avoid a long wait (if not, the line moves fairly quickly).
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Beautiful hiking trails and historic Moses Cone Manor.
Tweetsie Railroad
For our guests travelling in with children, the Tweetsie railroad is a great family-friendly activity with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains! It will be especially beautiful with all the Fall colors!
Grandfather Mountain
Some of the best views of the Blue Ridge! Tickets and reservations are required. It's famous for the mile-high swinging bridge, perfect for any thrill seeker.
Julian Price Memorial Park
Great hiking trails and access to beautiful Price Lake. You can even rent canoes and kayaks to explore the lake from pricelakeboatrentals.com (no advance reservations required). They're open weekends only (Fri-Sun) in October from 11am-6pm.
Blue Ridge Parkway Access
We recommend everyone taking a trip along the blue ridge parkway. The colors this time of year will be amazing! Any of the access points like Stoney Fork Overlook, Elk Mountain Overlook, and Grandview Overlook will have an amazing view!
