Explore Boone

09/05/2026

You know it's September in Boone when the whole town turns black and gold. 🖤💛

Mountain tailgates, King Street buzzing, and the Mountaineers back home at The Rock. Game day's are here, and App State kicks off the home season against Maine today, Saturday, Sept. 5. It's a Gold Out, so wear your gold and come make a weekend of it.

🔗 Plan your Boone game day getaway now! https://ow.ly/VYBG50ZHpIz

boone, nc | app state | game day | fall in the mountains

09/03/2026

A long weekend in the mountains sounds pretty good right about now. ⛰️

Take your time tubing down the river, paddle a little farther by kayak, cast a line somewhere quiet and follow whatever feels good from there.

However you spend it, Labor Day weekend is a good excuse to stay awhile in Boone.

labor day | long weekend | boone, nc

09/01/2026

The air's getting crisp and the calendar's filling up in Boone. 🍂

From farm tours and festivals to live music and a little early Halloween magic, there's a whole month of things to do. Check out our events calendar to view them all! https://ow.ly/9Qpn50ZHuEJ

fall events | blue ridge mountains | boone, nc

08/03/2026

Plot twist: the kids' favorite part of the trip is free. 💸

We compiled 10 free and low-cost things to do to fill your family's Boone itinerary, no overdraft required. Check it out below:

A resourceful roundup of ideas for stretching your dollar with cheap and free activities near Boone, NC!

08/02/2026

There’s no better way to close out a summer day than with a mountain sunset. 🥹🌄

blue ridge parkway | sunset spots | boone, nc

07/30/2026

No need to overthink it. 🌄 A last-minute trip to the High Country might be the perfect ending to your summer. ⛰️

boone, nc | blue ridge mountains | back to school

07/24/2026

“Football is more than a game at App State—it’s an all-day celebration as the Blue Ridge Mountains keep watch over elaborate tailgates, festive tents, and dedicated fans.” - Lori K. Tate, Our State

If you’ve ever been in Boone for an App State Football game day, you’ll know exactly what Lori is talking about!

The August issue of Our State Magazine (Our State Magazine) features the history of downtown Boone (page 34) and traditions of App State (page 71) that capture the heart of our charming college town. 🏈⛰️🌿

Thanks for the cover feature, Our State!

07/22/2026

Protected land doesn't protect itself. 🌿⛰️🦎

This World Conservation Day, we're celebrating the places that make Boone so special and the people working to keep them that way, like Blue Ridge Conservancy, who've conserved over 22,000 acres across the High Country.

Whether you're exploring a trail, visiting a river access, or taking in the mountain views, remember to leave it as you found it. Small actions help preserve these places for everyone to enjoy, today and for the generations to come.

07/20/2026

Some of the best views here don’t cost a thing. ✨ Just step outside your cabin and let the night sky do the rest.

🌌 Link in bio for our stargazing guide!

📷: Leslie Restivo

boone, nc | dark sky | Milky Way | blue ridge mountains

07/17/2026

Remember when we said a better Howard K**b Park was on the horizon? 👀

Well, now you can actually see the horizon from a brand-new, fully accessible overlook with panoramic views of downtown Boone, Grandfather Mountain, Hawksbill, and Table Rock. We also added more parking, paved walking paths, brand new signage and renovated the picnic shelter. 🎉

A huge thank you to Destination by Design for helping us bring this vision to life. Grand opening still to come!

ℹ️ Open daily 8:30am–7:30pm from now through late October. 🏔️