Jennifer’s guidebook
Food scene
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdSome of the best food in the High Country
I have been to many a sushi joint in the United States. This one is the best, if not one of the best, I have ever had the privilege of being a patron. They are modern, clean, and provide great food, drinks, and service. Always prepare to wait unless you get there at opening time.
104 locals recommend
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StI have been to many a sushi joint in the United States. This one is the best, if not one of the best, I have ever had the privilege of being a patron. They are modern, clean, and provide great food, drinks, and service. Always prepare to wait unless you get there at opening time.
When you want a really good local beer and outstanding pizza, this is the place. Always good and all the other food on the menu (with german flair) is outstanding. The homemade bread is to die for.
131 locals recommend
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StWhen you want a really good local beer and outstanding pizza, this is the place. Always good and all the other food on the menu (with german flair) is outstanding. The homemade bread is to die for.
Burgers like you've never had before! Have a typical burger with whatever you like or opt for the emu burger. I am telling you that this place does not disappoint! Take a walk on the wild side.
79 locals recommend
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Burgers like you've never had before! Have a typical burger with whatever you like or opt for the emu burger. I am telling you that this place does not disappoint! Take a walk on the wild side.
Do you like the college scene? Got the munchies? Feel the need to sip cocktails out of buckets and Capri Sun packets? These guys will hook you up. Stoner grub to the max and then some.
Lily's Snack Bar
455 Blowing Rock RdDo you like the college scene? Got the munchies? Feel the need to sip cocktails out of buckets and Capri Sun packets? These guys will hook you up. Stoner grub to the max and then some.
Just a solid sandwich joint. I have never had a bad meal here. They definitely cater to the vegetarian crowd too. Prepare to wait in line a little in the summertime.
68 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread
627 W King StJust a solid sandwich joint. I have never had a bad meal here. They definitely cater to the vegetarian crowd too. Prepare to wait in line a little in the summertime.
The best breakfast in Boone, and arguably the best breakfast in the U.S. of A.! You WILL wait in line at Melanie's so go early and be prepared with some reading material! But don't miss the opportunity to go!! The eggs benedict is my absolute fave.
95 locals recommend
Melanie's
664 W King StThe best breakfast in Boone, and arguably the best breakfast in the U.S. of A.! You WILL wait in line at Melanie's so go early and be prepared with some reading material! But don't miss the opportunity to go!! The eggs benedict is my absolute fave.
Lovely local breakfast joint. Great food and great service. Be prepared to wait for a table in peak seasons.
19 locals recommend
Sunny Rock Eggs and Things
8146 Valley BlvdLovely local breakfast joint. Great food and great service. Be prepared to wait for a table in peak seasons.
Great southern food in a great atmosphere. Outdoor seating and music on the weekends.
55 locals recommend
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop
922 Main StGreat southern food in a great atmosphere. Outdoor seating and music on the weekends.
Authentic Thai and very good sushi. Very close to downtown.
17 locals recommend
Moon Thai Sushi Restaurant
7179 Valley BlvdAuthentic Thai and very good sushi. Very close to downtown.
Cocktail specialists
Great southern fare, and yes, the fish is really well done. Their bar has stepped up the local quirky, yet delicious, cocktails. Always a treat to go and see what they are serving up!
56 locals recommend
Blowing Rock Cigar Company and Club
1179 Main StGreat southern fare, and yes, the fish is really well done. Their bar has stepped up the local quirky, yet delicious, cocktails. Always a treat to go and see what they are serving up!
Sightseeing
Go and get a feel for the local forest. This circular 5 mile trail has streams and waterfalls.
39 locals recommend
Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork TrailGo and get a feel for the local forest. This circular 5 mile trail has streams and waterfalls.
Three waterfalls in downtown Blowing Rock. This trail is about 1.5 miles to the bottom and 1.5 miles back up with about 800 feet in descent and ascent. It is not for the weak of heart but totally worth it if you are physically capable.
24 locals recommend
Glen Burney Falls Trailhead
243 Laurel LnThree waterfalls in downtown Blowing Rock. This trail is about 1.5 miles to the bottom and 1.5 miles back up with about 800 feet in descent and ascent. It is not for the weak of heart but totally worth it if you are physically capable.
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyJust take the Parkway south and experience heaven on earth
Spa
One of the top 10 spas in the world, the view and service are unmatched. Highly recommend this place.
23 locals recommend
Westglow
224 Westglow CirOne of the top 10 spas in the world, the view and service are unmatched. Highly recommend this place.