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Travel Itineraries

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Find the right itinerary for your vacation speed, from a fast-paced, family-friendly long weekend to relaxing getaways exploring the wineries and fabulous eateries of the NC High Country. Discover handcrafted items and unique finds with our Shopping and Craft Trails itineraries. Gather your besties and plan to indulge in spa days, fine dining, and relaxing yoga. Cozy up with a loved one surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains' distinctive atmosphere and ambiance for a romantic long weekend away. Delve into Daniel Boone's pioneering roots in the North Carolina High Country and foothills, too.

A family of four rides bicycles on a road next to a river where tubes can be seen floating by.

Long Family Weekend

With plenty of activities and attractions younger visitors love, Boone is all about family fun!

A group of women browse a brightly lit store.

Boone Shopping Getaway

Handcrafted items, one-of-a-kind works of art, and quirkily curated collections of unique products are a staple of local galleries and specialty...

A couple walk hand in hand toward the sun and a picturesque mountain vista.

Romantic Mountain Weekend

Escape to Boone and remind yourselves what togetherness is all about.

A wooden shelf is filled with colorful pottery; hanging mugs, bowls, and plates.

Blue Ridge Craft Trails

Find inspiration at the same sites that have influenced countless works of art, & get plenty of creative food and drinks along the way.

Four girls with small beer glasses laughing with each other at the High Country Fairgrounds.

Girls Trip to Boone

Treat yourselves to the area's best spas, tastiest restaurants, awesome live performances, and award-winning wineries.

Visitors watch as a Hickory Ridge Museum docent fires Revolutionary war-era weaponry.

Daniel Boone's Local Legacy

Discover the often overlooked North Carolina roots of American pioneer Daniel Boone.

A group in red kayaks paddles down the slow-flowing New River, with autumn colors popping through green trees on the riverbanks.

Fall Bucket List

The air is crisp, the views are awe-inspiring, and the leaf color is stunning – welcome to autumn in the Boone area! Due to the range of elevations...

A medium-sized black dog sits in the entryway of a barn adorned with fresh wreaths decorated with festive bows.

Boone for the Holidays

Whether you're here for the slopes, the Santa sightings, or simply to slow down with the people you love, here’s how to savor four festive days in our...

A woman in a white sweater and a man in red flannel view the beautiful fall foliage from the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

First Timers' Guide

Make lifelong memories on your first visit to Boone, NC, with this useful guide featuring outdoor adventures, historic landmarks, signature events, and more!

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A snowboarder on the ski slope is wearing a red jacket in sharp contrast with the snow on the ground and the trees all around.

Inside a cabin looking out large windows to a mountain landscape. A fireplace is lit brightly.

A father and daughter glide down the bunny slope hand-in-hand. Other families and skiers can be seen enjoying the snow all around.

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Guided and self-directed strolls

Area Walking Tours

Two glasses of white wine sit next to the delicious eggplant fries at Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock.

Blowing Rock Food + Wine Tours

Follow along on a walking food and history tour around the village of Blowing Rock. Explore local museums, historic churches adorned with iconic art, and taste and sip your way through several of Blowing Rock's fabulous...

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