The Big House
Recreation
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdSugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrBeech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyHawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrSnow tubing and zip line
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnGrandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyBeautiful park setting in the valley behind Mast Store Annex.
68 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdBeautiful park setting in the valley behind Mast Store Annex.
Sightseeing
Right down the street is the original Mast General Store. It is the oldest operating general store in the state.
102 locals recommend
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdRight down the street is the original Mast General Store. It is the oldest operating general store in the state.
Samaritan's Purse
801 Bamboo RdAppalachian State University
287 Rivers StBanner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunMoses Cone Manor
Blueridge parkway
921 Main StreetMystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnFun family spot that’s inexpensive.
Beautiful church and an easy hike located behind the church. It is my favorite hiking trail in The High Country. The waterfalls are breathtaking.
7 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Conference Center
146 Skiles WayBeautiful church and an easy hike located behind the church. It is my favorite hiking trail in The High Country. The waterfalls are breathtaking.
Food scene
The Local
179 Howard StCoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StLost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StPeddler Steak House
1972 Blowing Rock RdOur Daily Bread
627 W King StStick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StVidalia
831 W King StMellow Mushroom
805 W King StStonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SBanner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SThe Cardinal
1711 NC-105Eleven80 Eatery
1180 Blowing Rock RdOne of my favorite places in Boone. Great food and cocktails.
Cafe Portofino
970 Rivers StA local favorite. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays are extremely busy while students are in town.
16 locals recommend
Ransom
747 W King StA local favorite. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays are extremely busy while students are in town.
Great Food! The Bar menu is less expensive and is different than the dining area.
31 locals recommend
Twigs
7956 Valley BlvdGreat Food! The Bar menu is less expensive and is different than the dining area.
Shopping
Funky Tulip
1128 Main StUnique boutique and locally owned.
Tazmaraz LLC
1107 Main StLocally owned and very unique
Grocery Stores
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Food Lion
7533 Valley BlvdIngles Markets Inc.
2575 NC-105Earth Fare
178 W King StOrganic and health foods
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock RdFood Lion
7533 Valley BlvdCity advice
Getting around
4 wheel drive
4 wheel or AWD is a must in winter.
Don't miss
Blowing Rock NC
Beautiful town with lots of unique shopping and eateries.
Don't miss
Banner Elk, NC
Quaint little town with unique shops and eateries.
Don't miss
King St Downtown Boone
Shops and eateries. Extremely busy on weekends and game days.