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You-Pick Farms

Discover the simple joy of gathering fresh berries and vibrant flowers from a mountain farm. In autumn, the fields come alive with the laughter of families at pumpkin patches, enjoying hayrides and cider-sipping under golden leaves. Whether starting a new family tradition or continuing a beloved one, Boone's U-pick experiences offer a heartfelt way to celebrate the seasons, right up to picking the perfect Christmas tree.

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Flower & Berry Farms

Blue Ridge Parkway Foraging

Apple Orchards

Pumpkin Patches

Choose & Cut Christmas Trees

Spring & Summer

Flower and Berry Farms

Stroll through sun-kissed fields as you gather your own vibrant blooms or sweet blueberries straight from the bush. It’s a peaceful, hands-on way to enjoy the bounty of the High Country and take a little piece of it home with you. Boone's great flower shops offer gorgeous blooms, too.

Springhouse Farm

Proudly women owned and operated, Springhouse Farm specializes in vegetables and cut flowers. Located only 10 minutes from Boone, we welcome you onto...

Greene Tree Farm

The Greene Family Farm, established in 1984, offers blueberries mid-July through August. Our North Carolina Mountain Christmas Tree farm has 8,000...

Snow Farm

Experience the joy of picking your own fresh, delicious, and organically grown blueberries at Snow Farm. Typically, the blueberry season is from late...

Booze and Bouquets

Booze and Bouquets offers both elegant florist designs and bartending services for weddings and other special occasions in the Boone Area. Also...

Blue Ridge Parkway Foraging

Boone's section of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a chance to forage for wild species like blackberries, mushrooms, and hickory nuts, up to one gallon per person daily. Be sure to consult the superintendent’s compendium for the full list of what’s permitted, as collecting flowers or other plant parts is illegal. Always follow leave-no-trace principles to help protect these natural areas.

Blue Ridge Parkway Trails to Try

Bass Lake

A classic, handicapped-accessible hike or cross country ski tour around a scintillating High Country lake.

A stone stairway leads up a hillside lined with pink blooms. To the right of the hillside, in the distance a large brown and stone peak of a tree covered mountain can be seen.

Tanawha Trail

Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway's Tanawha Trail to awesome views on Grandfather Mountain's Rough Ridge.

A beautiful view of a blue sky and tree-covered rolling Appalachian mountains can be seen between two white colonial style columns at Moses Cone Manor.

Moses Cone Carriage Trails

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park has over 25 miles of wide trails, planned and designed for carriages in the early 1900s, and perfectly suited for...

A dark blue lake surrounded by mountains and trees various shades of autumn.

Price Lake Trail

It's a memorable walk, in spring, summer or fall, when the water laps at the shore and views reach to Grandfather Mountain. It's also a...

Late Summer & Fall

Apple Orchards

Whether exploring nearby orchards or visiting Boone's great Farmers' Markets & restaurants, you'll find a variety of locally grown apples and true Farm-to-Fork experiences.

The Orchard at Altapass

The Orchard at Altapass is one of the most visited destinations on the Blue Ridge Parkway (about an hour's drive from the town of Boone). Founded in 1996, the non-profit’s mission is to protect the land and ecosystem, preserve the heritage, and educate the people about the region’s history. ...

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Pumpkin Patches

Area farms offer more than just pumpkins, with seasonal favorites like corn mazes, scenic hayrides, homemade cider, and colorful mums. Some even have haunted mazes after dark in October. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season with a mix of fun and fall tradition.