As the weather begins to warm across the state, Boone's pleasant, high-elevation climate provides some of the Southeast's coolest temperatures. When the rest of North Carolina's average highs reach a sweltering 91ºF, the Boone area offers a welcome reprieve with average highs around 78ºF. This…
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Your family's on-slope skills are improving by leaps and bounds - or by slaloms, jumps, and jibs - on perfect bluebird days with prime snowy conditions. With three area ski resorts within a short drive of downtown Boone, you'll always find an exciting variety of terrains and cozy lodges where your…
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Take a stroll through downtown Boone's fascinating past, including landmarks from Daniel Boone's time in the area, the site of a quick and deadly Civil War skirmish, and one of the oldest surviving African American communities in Western North Carolina. See a performance at an art-deco theatre built…
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Header Photo by Megan Sheppard Courtesy of the Downtown Boone Development Association Celebrating the winter season in Boone goes hand in hand with the holiday shopping tradition. Picture downtown streets adorned with glistening snowflakes and vibrant window displays, setting the scene for festive…
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