Blue Ridge Retreat & Escape Guidebook
Food scene
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StBest Sushi in Boone
Local Eatary - carries large selection of local and statewide craft brews
19 locals recommend
Cafe Portofino
970 Rivers StLocal Eatary - carries large selection of local and statewide craft brews
Local Brewery, Great environment, food truck on-site. A great "Locals" handout. Typically hosts numerous outdoor activities,
141 locals recommend
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrLocal Brewery, Great environment, food truck on-site. A great "Locals" handout. Typically hosts numerous outdoor activities,
Home made Bagels Daily. Located in the heart of Boone on King Street.
16 locals recommend
Boone Bagelry
516 W King StHome made Bagels Daily. Located in the heart of Boone on King Street.
A "Local" favorite. Delecious, fresh made pastires, breads, bagels, muffins..... Get there early for the best possible selections.
92 locals recommend
Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StA "Local" favorite. Delecious, fresh made pastires, breads, bagels, muffins..... Get there early for the best possible selections.
Local hangout - large selction of brews, great menu, later hours of operation generaly experience younger college crowd
10 locals recommend
River Street Ale House
957 Rivers StLocal hangout - large selction of brews, great menu, later hours of operation generaly experience younger college crowd
A great local delivery service. Boone Delivery allows you to select from a large selection of local restaurants in the area.
Boone Delivery
146 Old East King StA great local delivery service. Boone Delivery allows you to select from a large selection of local restaurants in the area.
A Local's Favorite! Best Pizza & Italian food in Boone! The also have a large selection of domestic & locally brewed beers.
22 locals recommend
Bella's Italian Restaurant
190 Boone Heights DrA Local's Favorite! Best Pizza & Italian food in Boone! The also have a large selection of domestic & locally brewed beers.
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105BBQ - nothin more to say!
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105A Local's Favorite.
Red Onion Cafe
227 Hardin StLooking for a "special date" type atmosphere? This is an option.
Basil's Fresh Pasta and Deli
246 Wilson DrLocal Brewery & Grub HUb.
Casa Rustica Restaurant
1348 NC-105Amazing Italian Food Options!
Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights DrIndian Cuisine at its finest.
Vidalia
831 W King StFine Southern food options and Great Wine selections
RElaxed Lounge setting - Coktails, Wines, Locally Brewed Beers, Eclectic assortment of small plate options
14 locals recommend
Eleven80 Eatery
1180 Blowing Rock RdRElaxed Lounge setting - Coktails, Wines, Locally Brewed Beers, Eclectic assortment of small plate options
Black Cat Burrito
127 Depot StLocal Favorite for the 20-30s crowd. Live Music.
WoodFired Pizza Joint, On-site Brewery, Live Musicbrewed Self described "Hip Pace".
131 locals recommend
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StWoodFired Pizza Joint, On-site Brewery, Live Musicbrewed Self described "Hip Pace".
Day scene great for familes. Night scene is geared towards younger college crowd. Food, Brews, Live Music....
43 locals recommend
Boone Saloon
489 W King StDay scene great for familes. Night scene is geared towards younger college crowd. Food, Brews, Live Music....
Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant
300 Jonas Ridge HwyOn of two of my favorite Mexican eateries....
Dos Amigos
187 New Market CentreOne of two of may favorite Mexican food stops
Taste Grill
240 Shadowline DrAsian food - this is the place!
Family friendly during day / college crowd by night...great assortemant of brews, mixed drinks, bar grub....Lots of TVs so you don't miss your favorite sports aciton
Elevation 3333
208 Faculty StreetFamily friendly during day / college crowd by night...great assortemant of brews, mixed drinks, bar grub....Lots of TVs so you don't miss your favorite sports aciton
Ransom
747 W King StLocated in Downtown Boone, eclectic patron population
Reservations Required for parties over 5! Located between Blowing Rock & Boone. Menu is a unique offering of wild game options paired with fresh vegetables.
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdReservations Required for parties over 5! Located between Blowing Rock & Boone. Menu is a unique offering of wild game options paired with fresh vegetables.
Sightseeing
Turchin Center for the Visual ?arts is located on the campus of Appalachian State Universtiy. 423 W King St, Boone, NC. (828) 262-3017. It is suggested that you visit their website for days & hours of operation: https://tcva.org/
Appalachian State University
287 Rivers StBlowing Rock Parks & Recreation
145 Park AveAwesome shopping boutiques, Eateries, Parks
The Mustard Seed Nursery
8581 Belews Creek RdLocal Nursery, many unusal native plants. Also a quaint gift shop onsite.
Great place to visit and learn about what it was like in Colonial Boone, NC
7 locals recommend
Horn in the West Drive
Horn in the West DriveGreat place to visit and learn about what it was like in Colonial Boone, NC
Native American Artifacts
189 Mystery Hill LnFor the Native American history lover....this is for you!
Blowing Rock
Another great place to visit, shop, eat, drink...
Downtown Boone - King street and surrounding streets filled with great boutique shops, eateries, App State sportware shops.
285 locals recommend
Boone
Downtown Boone - King street and surrounding streets filled with great boutique shops, eateries, App State sportware shops.
Activities
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdGreat family oriented ski venue.
Great venue for All Ages. Tweetsie Railrod is a heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park. Open for Summer (Fireworks Event), Fall (Halloween Event) and Winter (Christmas Event) activities.
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnGreat venue for All Ages. Tweetsie Railrod is a heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park. Open for Summer (Fireworks Event), Fall (Halloween Event) and Winter (Christmas Event) activities.
Moses Cone Manor & Moses Cone Overlook - contains great walking/jogging/hiking/horse trails. Great historic site. A must for those who love the outdoors.
Moses Cone Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayMoses Cone Manor & Moses Cone Overlook - contains great walking/jogging/hiking/horse trails. Great historic site. A must for those who love the outdoors.
Located in the heart of Boone - the Greenway Trail is a great option of walking/running/biking. Great outdoor space for all to enjoy.
16 locals recommend
The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailLocated in the heart of Boone - the Greenway Trail is a great option of walking/running/biking. Great outdoor space for all to enjoy.
New River Corn Maze
556 Laurel Gap RidgeGreat Fall Attraction for families
Great way for the family to bond and enjoy some great views.
61 locals recommend
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad LnGreat way for the family to bond and enjoy some great views.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnFun for the whole family
Great place to visit if the weather wants to keep you indoors. Geared more for familes with younger children
10 locals recommend
The Children's Playhouse
400 Tracy CirGreat place to visit if the weather wants to keep you indoors. Geared more for familes with younger children
Fun 'n' Wheels
2788 NC-105Fun for the whole family
This park is for the serious outdoor bike enthusiast. Some paths are quite challenging.
48 locals recommend
Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike WyThis park is for the serious outdoor bike enthusiast. Some paths are quite challenging.
Special Exhibits, Activities, Workshops and so much more....
38 locals recommend
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnSpecial Exhibits, Activities, Workshops and so much more....
Per teh website: Boone United Trail is a 2.5-mile loop through a hardwood forest that begins behind the Boone United Methodist Church, rambles halfway up the summit of Howard’s Knob and returns to the church.
The route includes a series of many switchbacks to maximize the conservation land on which it sits and provide a beautiful trail experience. For More Information: www.hikingproject.com/trail/7013164
Boone United Trail
471 New Market BlvdPer teh website: Boone United Trail is a 2.5-mile loop through a hardwood forest that begins behind the Boone United Methodist Church, rambles halfway up the summit of Howard’s Knob and returns to the church.
The route includes a series of many switchbacks to maximize the conservation land on which it sits and provide a beautiful trail experience. For More Information: www.hikingproject.com/trail/7013164
Frome the Website: Junaluska Park: Bear Trail
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Grills
Restrooms (Seasonal)
Basketball Courts
Playground Equipment
Ball Field
6 locals recommend
Junaluska City Park
135 Bear TrailFrome the Website: Junaluska Park: Bear Trail
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Grills
Restrooms (Seasonal)
Basketball Courts
Playground Equipment
Ball Field
Boone is a College Town - Appalachian State University is situated in the heart of Downtown Boone. Great source of cultural events & sporting events to name some things visitors can enjoy
113 locals recommend
Appalachian State University
287 Rivers StBoone is a College Town - Appalachian State University is situated in the heart of Downtown Boone. Great source of cultural events & sporting events to name some things visitors can enjoy