Boone, NC

Boone, North Carolina is a small mountain town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, named after frontiersman Daniel Boone, who explored the area in the 1700s. Originally home to Indigenous peoples, Boone developed in the mid-1800s as a rural settlement supported by farming, timber, and tourism. Its growth accelerated with the founding of Appalachian State University in 1899, which shaped Boone into a lively college town while preserving its Appalachian heritage and outdoor focus.

Things to Do & Places to Visit

Appalachian State University campus
Downtown Boone / King Street shops & restaurants
Blue Ridge Parkway (scenic drives & hiking)
Grandfather Mountain (nearby)
Tweetsie Railroad (family attraction)
Hickory Ridge History Museum & Horn in the West
Elk Knob State Park
Mystery Hill
Mast General Store

Annual Events:

Boonerang Music & Arts Festival – Free downtown music & arts celebration (typically third weekend in June). Boonerang Music & Arts Festival info
An Appalachian Summer Festival – Month-long July arts festival with music, dance, theatre, and more (hosted by Appalachian State University).
Antlers and Acorns, The Boone Songwriters Festival – Weekend of live songwriting performances in downtown Boone (September 24–26, 2026). Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival info
Watauga County Farmers’ Market – Weekly market with local produce and crafts (Saturdays, April–November). Watauga County Farmers’ Market details
Boone Docs Film Festival – Documentary film festival (late February). https://www.exploreboone.com/event/boone-docs-film-festival/26685/
Boone 4th of July Parade & Celebration – Patriotic parade and festivities downtown. https://www.exploreboone.com/event/boone-docs-film-festival/26685/
Doc Watson Day Celebration – Free music event honoring local guitar legend (August). https://www.exploreboone.com/event/boone-docs-film-festival/26685/
Boone Boo! – Family-friendly Halloween celebration downtown (October 31). https://www.exploreboone.com/event/boone-boo!/24482/

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