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This Week In Boone

 

From an aerial perspective, several buildings on Appalachian State University's campus can be seen in the foreground with the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains in the background.

First Timers' Guide to Boone, NC

Known as the Heart of the High Country, Boone is perfectly positioned to offer endless mountain adventures and awe-inspiring experiences just a short...

Pink rhododendron blooms in the center of the photo are framed by lush mountain foliage.

Boone's Spring Bucket List

Spring has a way of sneaking up on you in Boone. One week, the mountains are still snow-covered with late-season skiers, and the next the trails are...

A hand can be seen holding a lever that releases freshly roasted coffee beans, which are pouring from the spout and collecting in the container below.

Up and At 'Em: Boone's Coffee Culture

In a town known for its outdoor adventures and state university, it's no surprise that the caffeine scene is robust. What is surprising is the...

A dog and its person sit on a rock overlooking a colorful mountain sunset, with pink rhododendron in the valley below them.

Exploring Boone with Four-Legged Friends

We're avid animal lovers here at Explore Boone and firmly believe that furry friends need a vacation just like the rest of us! Follow this guide...

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A group of women chat while waiting for sunset on the rooftop at the Horton Hotel.
Four white plates and one bowl are piled high with breakfast biscuit sandwiches, chicken and waffles, yogurt, and jams.
Green grapes hang from a vine along a thin wire.
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