Things To Do
Downtown Boone
If you are looking for things to do in Boone, take a look at the article written by The New York Times on what to do in Boone for 36 hours.
Downtown Blowing Rock
Visit the unique boutiques, art, jewelry, antiques and home decor shops in downtown Blowing Rock!
Blue Ridge Parkway
America's favorite road is also its most visited National Park, attracting more than 16,000,000 people per year. Some of the prettiest stretches on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway can be found in the High Country. Endless vistas abound at every turn, there are exits all along the way to take in the art, culture, and crafts of the Appalachian and Smokey Mountains. A must.
Grandfather Mountain - The Mile High Swinging Bridge
The Mile High Swinging Bridge, America’s highest suspension footbridge, was built to give visitors easy access to the breathtaking view from Grandfather Mountain’s Linville Peak. The 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation.
Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie Railroad is a family-oriented Wild West theme park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile (4.8 km) ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including Halloween and Christmas themed events.
Linville Falls
Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” The Falls Trail distance is 1.6 miles round trip and easy. The Gorge Trail distance is 1.4 miles round trip and strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail is 1 mile round trip and moderate.
Breakfast - Boone Bagelry
For Breakfast in Boone. Best bagels in the heart to Boone.
Breakfast - Sunny Rock Eggs and Things
For Breakfast in Blowing Rock.
Lunch and Dinner - Woodlands BBQ
BBQ & Mexican eats are served in a rustic space with a lounge, where musicians perform nightly. Best BBQ in the High Country.
Dinner - Bistro Roca
Brewery, Pizza, Dinner - Lost Province Brewing Co.
Microbrewery and restaurant specializing in craft beer and local wood fired pizza.
