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Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone delights visitors with a small-town feel, laid-back attitude, and endless outdoor activities. In whichever season you choose to visit, we trust you’ll discover your next nationally-noteworthy travel story in beautiful Boone, North Carolina.
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News & Accolades
Garden & Gun - February 2025
Garden & Gun’s guide to Boone, North Carolina, captures the town’s irresistible charm from the perspective of snowed-in writer Lia Picard. From boutique stays and casual eats to mountain trails and scenic escapes, the feature reveals why Boone leaves visitors smitten.
National Geographic Traveler - March 2025
In “The Best Wildflower Hiking Trails in the U.S.,” National Geographic names the nearby Tanawha Trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway as a springtime marvel, where, beginning in April, blossoms such as trillium, dwarf iris, bloodroot, bluets, and mayapples give way to flame azaleas, rhododendrons, and black-eyed Susans amid sweeping Appalachian mountain views.
Architectural Digest - May 2025
Moon-A-Chalet earned national recognition in Architectural Digest’s feature, “The Best Treehouse Rentals on Airbnb Are a Childhood Fantasy Come True.” The sleek, midcentury A-frame retreat features modern amenities, stunning mountain views, and luxuries like a hot tub, cedar sauna, and firepit.
Smithsonian Magazine - June 2025
Boone is recognized for its community-wide embrace of the eastern hellbender in "Why Has This North Carolina Town Embraced a Strange Salamander?" by Michelle Mastro. The article highlights the town's sustainability initiatives alongside local efforts to protect water quality along our rivers, and features Booneshine Brewing Co. for creatively tying the species into their branding for the "Electric Hellbender" IPA.
Travel + Leisure - August 2025
Travel + Leisure has officially christened Boone, North Carolina, as "America’s Best Small Mountain Town," celebrating everything from slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain to local favorites like Espresso News, Lost Province Brewing Co., and musical gatherings at the Jones House. Following Hurricane Helene, Boone's renewed spirit shines in this heartwarming guide from Carrie Honaker.
