- Our list of the best things to do in Boone, North Carolina, features the top 79 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Boone, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Boone, NC , followed by 56 popular activities in nearby cities, including Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Linville, Lenoir, Morganton and Damascus
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6.0 Miles
89%
57 votes
159 Chestnut Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum features numerous exhibits to enhance appreciation for the arts. The facility also offers regular classes, workshops and camps for all ages to enjoy.
7.7 Miles
The 4,200-acre Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers attractive amenities and opportunities to visitors. The park features seven hiking trails and a well-stocked lake that is perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The park is also a beautiful picnic destination.
7.9 Miles
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery offers its guests 16 wine specialties to be tasted and bought. It can host special events, such as weddings.
8.2 Miles
Visitors can pet llamas, goats, pigs and other farm animals at Apple Hill Farm. The farm offers a guided tour of its facilities so visitors can get to experience what it's like to live on a farm.
8.5 Miles
The entire family can enjoy their time at the Grandfather Trout Farm – while the adults can catch trouts in the three ponds, the children can mine for gems in the gem pit.
9.1 Miles
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13 votes
11466 Highway 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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A nursery and landscaper, Grandfather Mountain Nursery Garden Center has been in business since 1976. The nursery is located in a scenic mountain location, and features a wide variety of plants and flowers.
9.8 Miles
9 wine specialties which have won national and international competitions await to be tasted and bought at the Banner Elk Winery. It has its own villa and spa, and it can host special events such as weddings.
10.6 Miles
Banner Elk has many wonderful areas that are perfect for horseback exploration, and Banner Elk Stables has everything you need to fully enjoy such an experience. All of the Stables' horses are sure-footed, calm and easy to ride. Prior equestrian experience is helpful but not necessary.
11.0 Miles
Experience the wild rapids of Banner Elk, North Carolina with High Mountain Expeditions. No prior rafting experience is required, although seasoned rafters may opt for more difficult journeys. High Mountain Expeditions provides seasoned guides trained in first aid. All rafts and safety gear are provided.
11.1 Miles
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34 votes
567 Main St E, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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The only craft brewery in the area is known as the Flat Top Brewing Company, Banner Elk NC which is open to the public. Up to 12 beers are offered on tap including four stalwart year-round beers within their tap room.