Things To Do
Downtown Boone
The heart of downtown Boone is a great place for shopping, eating and drinking. There are so many places on the strip to check out and get a feel of what makes this town so loveable.
Watauga County Farmers Market
Melina's favorite Saturday shopping excursion. There are so many fun vendors who are the kindest people you'll ever meet. Support our local community and swing by if you're looking for something fun to do on Saturday morning. Get there first thing and you might snag a delicious loaf of bread from Between the Trees.
Espresso News
Melina's favorite coffee shop & Fosters favorite place to get a blueberry muffin.
Troy's 105 Diner
Foster's favorite breakfast joint and where he imagines writing his first novel whilst drinking coffee. It had to be mentioned...
Wildwood Community Market & Deli
We very much miss our Wildwood friends and sammys. Is parking a bit of a pain sure.. but the sandwiches, the energy, the sides, THE SANDWICHES! Whoops did I say that twice? Must have slipped. Any way yeah you should visit for lunch.
The Cardinal
A regular haunt of our Boone family. The Cardinal is a great place to snag a delicious burger, cocktails and the famous 5-spot, 6-spot and 7 spot? Wait is that even a thing? You'll have to ask Patrick and Jack.
Venture Chocolate and Wine
Did you know that Foster used to be a world class chocolatier? Visit the shop that ruined chocolate for us forever. Venture wine and chocolate is the spot for delicious desserts, a carefully curated wine and bourbon selection and elegant ambiance with a laid back feel. Trust me, you've never had chocolate if it isn't bean to bar.
The Greenway Trail
Need a place to walk or a spot for the kiddos to burn off some of that "couped up in a car -are we there yet energy" This is great walking trail/ park in the center of Boone.
Rough Ridge Lookout Grandfather Mountain, NC.
Looking for a fun hike that will grant you all the views for a little bit of elevation. Here's a classic.
Elk Knob State Park
Fosters favorite hike.
Otter Falls Trail
An easy waterfall trail to cool off.
Valle Crucis Community Park
A wonderful community park with river access, pavilions, walking trails, jungle gyms and an open field to run wild. In the summer on Friday nights check out some "music in the valle" for a fun wholesome time <3
Center 45 Climbing and Fitness
Looking for an indoor activity?? Center 45 is a place near and dear to our hearts and where KMF climbing began. We had to show them some love. An indoor bouldering gym that is a great place to try the sport for the first time or test out your climbing skills. They provide shoe and chalk rentals. Be sure to fill out a waiver before you go or when you arrive.