Halleigh & Trevor
Things To Do
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain's nature park is home to amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty. From the Mile-High Swinging Bridge to wildlife habitats, hands-on exhibits, and spectacular hiking, this is one of our top picks!
Blue Ridge Parkway
We recommend a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway! The views are best in October when the leaves start turning, but you'll still get incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are plenty of hiking trails and overlooks to stop and enjoy along the way. The Parkway’s Deep Gap entrance, at milepost 276.4, is about 42 miles west of Interstate 77 (26 miles from Wilkesboro) and about 10 miles east of Boone. On the Parkway, this entrance is 15.4 miles north of Blowing Rock and the US 321/221 exit at Blowing Rock.
Linville Caverns, Inc
See inside a mountain...NC's only show cave. Half-hour guided tours into a natural limestone cavern featuring stalactite and stalagmite formations and an underground stream. Definitely a recommended rainy-day activity!
Mystery Hill
There is a naturally occurring gravitational anomaly on the property that you will have to see to believe. Visitors are invited to enjoy a guided tour where the history of the property, the discovery of the anomaly, and theories about why this happens are shared. The "Mystery House" is where gravity doesn't quite work the way it should. The "Hall of Mystery" gives children the opportunity to try hands-on puzzles and experiments. Mystery Hill's 1903 Dougherty House Museum is a noteworthy, historic 1898 home featuring authentic insight into 19th-century life in the mountains. There's Tomahawk Hill, where you can try your hand at throwing tomahawks and using a bow and arrow, and a huge collection of Native American Artifacts to see, too. Pose for an old-time photo, find snacks at Front Porch Eats, try your luck at the Bull Riding Challenge, do some gem mining at Prospector Hill, and more, all in one place with something fun for everyone.
Blowing Rock
North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. A short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also, enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower, and unique gift shops.
Tweetsie Railroad
Wild West family theme park featuring a three-mile, steam-powered train ride through the North Carolina mountains. Shopping, live entertainment, amusement rides, and a petting zoo. Ghost Train Halloween Festival runs on weekend evenings in October.
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
Hawksnest currently has 20 ziplines, including 4 mega zips, 2 over 2000 feet long and 2 over 1500 feet long. With 4 miles of zipline riding with heights over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. Ziplines are over trees, through trees, over lakes and creeks, with panoramic views on almost every ride. Experience spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from a zipline, then enjoy the huge observation deck off Hawksnest's mountaintop lodge after your zipping sessions. Ziplines require weight limits of a 70 lb. minimum and 250 lb. maximum.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Appalachian Mountain Brewery's mission is to sustainably brew quality beer in hopes to support and vitalize the community of the Appalachian Mountains, as well as leading the country, by example, toward fulfilling the potential we all possess. Appalachian Mountain Brewery and tasting room is located near the Boone Mall, on a beautiful spot of land on a dead-end street. Bordered by Boone Creek and Hodges Creek on two sides, Appalachian Mountain Brewery is promoting the outdoor tasting experience as much as possible. A spacious covered porch, as well as a 120-foot outdoor bar, will serve as the ideal place to relax on sunny afternoons. During the winter, the porch is enclosed and heated, keeping you warm on the outside while the delicious beer warms you on the inside.
Original Mast General Store
Nestled in a secluded mountain valley, you'll discover a place Charles Kuralt calls"...a destination." Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Outfitting the Appalachians since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear, and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Warm up by the potbellied stove, mail a letter at the antique post office, and discover why some times are just too good to leave behind. The Original Mast Store Annex is just 2/10's of a mile down the road on Highway 194.
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster will race you down 2390 feet of track with speeds reaching 27 mph. The coaster is designed to take each thrilling hairpin turn at full speed, but riders may slow down if they desire by applying the hand brake. The Coaster is open year-round and in all types of weather. Try the Wilderness Run adventure course or Little Explorer Course after riding the coaster.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, only 15 minutes from Boone. They are the High Country's first wine-producing vineyard, and all their wines are made on-site. Grandfather Vineyard & Winery was featured in Our State magazine in 2020. Enjoy a glass of wine, from dry whites and reds to sweet wines, to bubbles, by the Watauga River! On weekends in May thru September, they host Live Music with their Music in the Vineyard Series.
Anna Banana's Fine Consignment
Anna Banana's is a fine consignment store located in the heart of downtown Boone on the corner of King Street & Depot Street. We love to browse their upcycled flannels (go to the very back of the building for cool vintage jackets)! They also offer a dance discount where you can dance at checkout for 10% off!
Boone Saloon
The Boone Saloon is a restaurant and bar with live music, pool tables, an outdoor patio, and an arcade. College kids from App State frequent the bar at night, but it's a more relaxed vibe during the day.
Macado's
Huge menu. Huge portions.
Dan'l Boone Inn
Be prepared to feast! For over 50 years, Dan'l Boone Inn has been serving Boone and the high country delicious homecooked meals, just like you remember at grandma's house. Their family-style meals begin with a salad in the summer and soup in the winter. Three types of meat and five vegetables are served along with biscuits, preserves, desserts, and beverages. A full family-style breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lily's Snack Bar
A bar and sandwich shop! Lily's is not the place for Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Ableism, or hate of any kind, so we like to support this establishment. At night, it becomes more of a bar with the college right across the street.
Booneshine Brewing Company
Enjoy a meal in their full-service restaurant/tasting room or a beer and a quick bite from the food truck in the largest outdoor beer garden in the High Country.
Lost Province Brewing Co.
This location is a brewery and a full service restaurant committed to local food.