. . . Beyond Heavenly Mountain
Eat
Boone is quickly becoming the foodie destination of the High Country. Enjoy your mealtimes at one of the various spots our town has to offer.
Proper — classic small-town Southern fare with a twist
Kindly Kitchen — plant-based, gluten free meals
Stick Boy Kitchen — bakeshop cafe for sandwiches and salads
drink
Start your day, spend your afternoon, or wind down with many of the beverage & hangout stops Boone offers.
Hatchet Coffee — specialty coffee shop offering coffee and fresh smoothies
Appalachian Mountain Brewery — mountain-grown craft beers
The Horton Hotel — sip on upscale cocktails & watch the sun set from their rooftop
play
Find out more about Boone’s beautiful hiking here. The area’s excitement shines in its world-renowned rock climbing/bouldering routes, fishing on the New River, and various skiing/snowboarding venues.
Thunder Hill — Thunder Hill overlook on the Parkway, but cross the street for something special…
Rough Ridge — a 2.5-mile hike with panoramic views throughout
Crabtree Falls — a forested, flower-filled hike to one of NC’s most beautiful falls
SHOP
Downtown Blowing Rock, Linville, Boone’s King Street, and several other of the quaint small towns and villages surrounding Heavenly Mountain provide exceptional shopping.
With local art and craft markets — including the monthly Pop Up Boone event and Watauga County Farmers Market — unique boutiques, and luxury shops, there is something for everyone to be found along the shopping streets of the High Country.