Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boone, NC

  • The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Gardens, Specialty Shops and Rafting.
  • From The Greenway Trail to Daniel Boone Native Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
  • The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Gardens, Specialty Shops and Rafting.
  • From The Greenway Trail to Daniel Boone Native Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
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Tubing trips down Watauga River or New River offer tranquil self-guided floating in scenic environs
0.5 Miles
92% 207 votes
Specialty Shops 630 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
North Carolina's Mast General Store Old Boone Mercantile is a charming shop in Boone, North Carolina. Styled after the quaint general stores of yesteryear, the three-floor store sells a riot of candy, knickknacks and local memorabilia.
0.5 Miles
84% 38 votes
Specialty Museums Horn In the West Drive, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
History is a living art at the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum. Visitors get a glimpse of what life was like over 150 years ago as costumed staff demonstrate cooking, metalworking, carpentry, sewing and other day-to-day tasks as they were performed before the days of electric lighting and indoor plumbing.
6.3 Miles
76% 41 votes
Ziplines Boone, NC 28692 MoreLess Info
Zip line purveyor Scream Time Ziplines operates in Boone, North Carolina. This seasonal company operates in spring and summer only. Scream Time Ziplines provides all necessary gear and welcomes guests who have no prior zipline experience.
4.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 174 Old Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
In business since 1986, Appalachian Angler Guide Service leads fly fishing expeditions in the streams of Western North Carolina. The company offers some trips on a seasonal basis, while others are available year round.
0.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Children's Museums 400 Tracy Cir, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
The Children's Playhouse is a play center for children. The center features several hands on exhibits and play areas. Attractions include an arts and crafts studio, construction zone, puppet theater, music and drama corner, and a train table.
1.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 261 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
The Boone Bowling Center is a local bowling alley offering a number of fun services and amenities for bowlers to enjoy during their visit. These include weekly cosmic bowling, bowling leagues, tournaments, and birthday party hosting.
0.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 210 New Market Ctr, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
A seven-screen movie theater, Regal Boone Cinema 7 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
1.0 Miles
50% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 400 University Hall Drive, Boone, NC MoreLess Info
Appalachian Cultural Museum featured local artisans, crafts and artifacts. It was a nice place to stop, stretch the legs and meet some local artists. Unfortunately, it is closed for several years now.
2.7 Miles
99% 596 votes
Ziplines 634 Sky Ranch Road, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
Zip lining at Sky Valley Zip Tours is an exhilarating way to appreciate beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Visitors are trained by experienced staff members, and all safety equipment is included in the zip fee. Clients must be at least 10 years old and weigh 250 pounds or less.
4.1 Miles
93% 256 votes
Specialty Shops 129 Mystery Hill Lane, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
Gemstone and mineral enthusiasts of all ages enjoy Doc's Rocks Gem Mine. This working gem mine is owned and operated by the McCoy family, who are dedicated to educating visitors about gems and minerals indigenous to western North Carolina.
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