Experience the Area!
Food scene
Lovely atmosphere in a log home with twinkling lights and warm ambience. While seasonal game is on the menu, there is something for everyone. Fantastic service makes it perfect for special occasions!
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdLovely atmosphere in a log home with twinkling lights and warm ambience. While seasonal game is on the menu, there is something for everyone. Fantastic service makes it perfect for special occasions!
Great selection of different types of burgers and gourmet daily specials. Locals love the on tap beer list and specialty cocktails, too! Loud music, bar atmosphere but a family friendly stop.
79 locals recommend
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Great selection of different types of burgers and gourmet daily specials. Locals love the on tap beer list and specialty cocktails, too! Loud music, bar atmosphere but a family friendly stop.
Good food, varied menu and smack downtown Boone. Though a higher end restaurant, the burger is my favorite in town! Onion rings, chicken and waffles are amongst the braised short rib or rainbow trout - a varied menu for everyone. Nice wine list.
80 locals recommend
Vidalia
831 W King StGood food, varied menu and smack downtown Boone. Though a higher end restaurant, the burger is my favorite in town! Onion rings, chicken and waffles are amongst the braised short rib or rainbow trout - a varied menu for everyone. Nice wine list.
The inside is way more elegant than it's strip mall location. European inspired menu, nice wine list, white tablecloth dining or belly up to the bar. Scallops a specialty.
38 locals recommend
Joy Bistro
115 New Market CentreThe inside is way more elegant than it's strip mall location. European inspired menu, nice wine list, white tablecloth dining or belly up to the bar. Scallops a specialty.
Fun bar, elegant atmosphere and a lovely, varied menu. Nice spot in the woods behind downtown Blowing Rock.
136 locals recommend
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailFun bar, elegant atmosphere and a lovely, varied menu. Nice spot in the woods behind downtown Blowing Rock.
Southwest inspired healthier food alternative with wraps, burritos, boats, salads, etc. Love the salmon salad. :)
115 locals recommend
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrSouthwest inspired healthier food alternative with wraps, burritos, boats, salads, etc. Love the salmon salad. :)
Melanie's
664 W King StBest breakfast spot in the area!
A local favorite - eat in or drive through specialty burgers, fries and shakes made from scratch. Even grass-fed and local beef available.
52 locals recommend
Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock Rd A local favorite - eat in or drive through specialty burgers, fries and shakes made from scratch. Even grass-fed and local beef available.
City/town information
King street downtown offers shops, restaurants, galleries, etc. Tune in to the local music scene or check out Appalachian State's campus. Mast General Store for shopping, Melanie's for the best breakfast in town. Always something going on downtown!
285 locals recommend
Boone
King street downtown offers shops, restaurants, galleries, etc. Tune in to the local music scene or check out Appalachian State's campus. Mast General Store for shopping, Melanie's for the best breakfast in town. Always something going on downtown!
Fun restaurants, Ski shops, outdoor roller coaster, breweries, wineries and more! Check out the Blind Elk Tap Room for a great variety of local brews in one place then walk it off around town!
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
Fun restaurants, Ski shops, outdoor roller coaster, breweries, wineries and more! Check out the Blind Elk Tap Room for a great variety of local brews in one place then walk it off around town!
Still the epitome of small town USA< West Jefferson is a great place to spend the day. Tour the cheese factory, visit galleries, shops and restaurants, take in a movie at the original Parkway Theater. Set amidst a beautiful mountainscape, you'll fall in love with this town! Check out Whole Lotta Doughnuts and/or Boonshine Tap Room for good eats.
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
Still the epitome of small town USA< West Jefferson is a great place to spend the day. Tour the cheese factory, visit galleries, shops and restaurants, take in a movie at the original Parkway Theater. Set amidst a beautiful mountainscape, you'll fall in love with this town! Check out Whole Lotta Doughnuts and/or Boonshine Tap Room for good eats.
Sightseeing Towns
Named after the famous rock and voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, Blowing Rock offers great restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, markets and more. Stop in at Town Tavern for a great daytime meal then Kilwins for a treat! The park is fun for kids and you'll find all sorts of festivals, parades, music, etc going on throughout the year.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
Named after the famous rock and voted one of the Best Small Towns in America, Blowing Rock offers great restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, markets and more. Stop in at Town Tavern for a great daytime meal then Kilwins for a treat! The park is fun for kids and you'll find all sorts of festivals, parades, music, etc going on throughout the year.
Activities
Highest slopes, ice skating, brewery and pizza all in one place! Equipment rentals available or stop and rent at the many choices in Banner Elk on the way!
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyHighest slopes, ice skating, brewery and pizza all in one place! Equipment rentals available or stop and rent at the many choices in Banner Elk on the way!
Another great choice for skiing and winter activities.
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrAnother great choice for skiing and winter activities.
SKi between Boone/Blowing Rock and stay close to town! Great views and fun for everyone.
251 locals recommend
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdSKi between Boone/Blowing Rock and stay close to town! Great views and fun for everyone.
Visit the Swinging Bridge, Hiking Trails, Zoo with bear and elk, lots do see and do and breathtaking views!
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Visit the Swinging Bridge, Hiking Trails, Zoo with bear and elk, lots do see and do and breathtaking views!
Year round outdoor coaster for the adventurer in you
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyYear round outdoor coaster for the adventurer in you
Bring the kids and pan for gems or impress the family with your axe throwing skill.
32 locals recommend
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
100 Shoppes on the Parkway RoadBring the kids and pan for gems or impress the family with your axe throwing skill.
Easy walk from the parking lot - enjoy a beautiful waterfall that's easy for most anyone to access. Climb the rocks to beyond the waterfall and kids can spend the day in the various swimming holes. A local favorite in the summertime.
21 locals recommend
Laurel Creek Falls
U.S. 321Easy walk from the parking lot - enjoy a beautiful waterfall that's easy for most anyone to access. Climb the rocks to beyond the waterfall and kids can spend the day in the various swimming holes. A local favorite in the summertime.
Hike the Appalachian Trail from several entry points; Damascus ,VA Roan Mt, TN Hampton, TN all withing a short drive from the Boone area. Tell your friends you hiked the Appalachian Trail on vacation! Beautiful views and water features along the way.
22 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail from several entry points; Damascus ,VA Roan Mt, TN Hampton, TN all withing a short drive from the Boone area. Tell your friends you hiked the Appalachian Trail on vacation! Beautiful views and water features along the way.