In Boone North Carolina and all around the High Country you’ll find exciting attractions. The region is the home of several "firsts": North Carolina’s original family theme park Tweetsie Railroad, the state's very first golf course, Linville Golf Club, the state’s oldest travel attraction The Blowing Rock, the state’s only public caverns Linville Caverns, the nation's oldest Revolutionary War drama Horn in the West, and the world’s first privately-owned biosphere reserve Grandfather Mountain. The High Country boasts some of the best in music, dance, theatre and the arts, too. From world-renown guitarist and seven-time Grammy winner, Doc Watson, to the Moscow Festival Ballet to Broadway-quality productions, premier entertainment is always available. Boone's economy is anchored by Appalachian State University, consistently ranked among the most respected and acclaimed comprehensive universities in the South.

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Cathey Purvey, Re/max Realty Group
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Paul Wetzel, Century 21 Heritage Realty
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The Sterling Company
FOR SALE.  Well appointed mountain cedar home with CEM Purvey Boone.JPG (3680777 bytes)metal roof. Stacked stone flower beds with split rail fence. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the open deck with pergola. Bright open floor plan, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with additional den/craft/guest suite. Vine railings accent the floor to ceiling stone fireplace for those COOL mountain nights. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway / Boone/Blowing Rock/Todd area, offering GOOD VIEWS, privacy and abundant wildlife. Broker Interest. $298,000. Contact Cathey Purvey, Re/Max Realty Group. Cathey Purvey site. 

PROPERTY FOR SALE – 3789. SOUTHERN ASHE COUNTY , NC - BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!!! BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!!! Year Round or Vacation home in gated community close to town. Abundant wildlife. Wooded for your seclusion with potential for views. This charming 2,500 heated sq ft plus, log sided home features beautiful rock fireplace, tongue & groove paneling, vaulted ceilings, wood & ceramic tile floors & 2-car garage. Additional lots available- $359,000 Contact Karrah Shepherd, Century 21 Heritage Realty.  Visit our website for VIRTUAL TOUR.

PROPERTY FOR SALE. Discover the peaceful beauty and serenity of Heartwood, a 330 acre mountain-top development with layered mountain views rising far above Watauga Lake bordering Tennessee and Boone, NC. Bordered by the pristine Cherokee National Forest, hiking distance from the Appalachian Trail, Heartwood is "home-base" to a lifetime of vacations.  Heartwood sits majestically on top of Mays Ridge with elevations from 2600 feet to 3400 feet offering breathtaking vistas throughout the year. At Heartwood you can retreat to a place with long range views of Watauga Lake and the Iron Mountain Range to the north and northeast. You can also experience beautiful  sunsets and views of Grandfather, Beech, and Roan Mountain from lots with  southern or western exposure. Heartwood is bordered by the Cherokee National Forest for over a mile on the northeast which guarantees these views forever. Walk out your door for an afternoon hike on the Appalachian Trail, take the kids fishing on one of our five stocked trout ponds, or sit back, relax on your porch and enjoy the picturesque mountain scenery. Heartwood has enjoyed steady growth since opening sales in the year 2000. We are a private gated community consisting of 330 acres with 71 residential lots ranging in size from ¾ of an acre to 6 acres. As of June 1, 2007 there are 12 homes completed, 4 under construction and 2 planned for startup. Heartwood Realty site.

VACATION RENTAL. "FALCON'S NEST"  This custom built log cabin sits at 3400 feet elevation on top of Mays Ridge in Heartwood Mountaintop Development. You can enjoy the peaceful beauty and panoramic views of Watauga Lake and the Iron Mountain Range while sitting on the covered porch or beside the massive stone fireplace in the living room.  The floor plan is ideal for 2 families with 2 master suites upstairs and a large bedroom with full bath downstairs for children or guests.  A loft above the great room provides additional sleeping quarters. To View this and other rentals available: Heartwood Realty site. 

PROPERTY FOR SALE.  This cozy retreat was constructed using Hand Scribed 6" thick by Boone_nc_Cedar_Hill.JPG (2167331 bytes)16" to 24" white pine logs with a detailed gabled truss entryway.  Andersen 400 series windows, stone fireplace, 8' covered front and rear porch.  The cabin has two bedrooms, one and half baths, sleeping loft, granite counter tops, quarter sawn oak kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances.  It consists of 1350 square feet of heated living space.  The cabin overlooks our common area and stocked trout ponds while maintaining a feeling of privacy. A detached garage, long, circular driveway and a beautifully landscaped yard are nice additions to this wonderfully crafted cabin. Heartwood Mountaintop Subdivision is one of the “Best Kept Secrets” in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Heartwood is located 5 miles from the NC State Line in Carter County, TN, just 2 miles off Highway 321. Boone, NC and Johnson City, TN are two larger cities within a 40 minute drive in either direction. Heartwood is fast becoming a “destination” for tourists and locals alike. The development is bordered on the north by the Cherokee National Forest situated on top of Mays Ridge with elevations ranging from 2600’ to 3400’. Listed by Heartwood Realty.  Heartwood Realty site. 

PROPERTY FOR SALE.  The Sterling Company was established in 1995.  All of our Agents pride themselves in providing experienced and professional services to all of our clients and customers. Our linville Country Club NC_Bish.jpg (622855 bytes) knowledge of all areas of The High Country is unsurpassed and we look forward to working with you whether you wish to sell your property or find the perfect mountain getaway.  Please see our Featured Property of the Month:  Excellent Value in Linville Ridge Country Club:  Spacious 5BR/5.5BA Home on 5.85 acres. Perfect Family retreat with two kitchens and  laundries, two great rooms, two fps,  open and covered decking three car garage, generator and many special features. $1,000,000. The Sterling Company  site. 

CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Properties & Rentals, Inc. invites you to enjoy nature’s best – Ashe County , “The Uncrowded Alternative”. We are Ashe County's finest and largest selection of vacation cabins. You’ll be in the center of the Blue Ridge Mountains close to Boone, Blowing Rock, Todd, West Jefferson and the New River. Banner Elk and Linville Gorge are all within two hours and are easy day trips. We offer more than 70 rental cabins in all sizes, prices and locations.  Carolina Mountain Properties and Rentals site.

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS FARM.  A 20-acre farm and orchard began construction in May of 2000 and was finished in early October of 2001. Built in the "Old Craftsman Style", it has a total square footage of 5,109 sq. ft. There are five bedrooms and five fireplaces. All bedrooms have private baths with outstanding mountain views. Mountain Meadows Farm offers old world style with all the modern conveniences. White pine, oak, and Brazilian cherry lend warmth and charm to the structure. Coming Soon in 2008- Swimming pool/hot tub with panoramic mountain view. Mountain Meadows Farm site.

BIRDSONG LOG CABIN RENTALS. This beautifully furnished almost new log cabin rental is conveniently located between Blowing Rock and Boone NC. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this well designed cabin is cozy enough for a romantic weekend getaway or spacious enough for a family vacation. The main cabin floor includes a vaulted living area, fully equipped kitchen and dining room, a full bath and 2 bedrooms. One bedroom features a four poster King bed and the other has two beautiful iron Queen beds. The living area has a gorgeous two story stone fireplace (gas logs), cable television / DVD, and a game table. The lower cabin level features a sunny bedroom (1 Queen) with television, a full bath, laundry area, and game room with a foosball table and pool table. Birdsong Log Cabin Rentals site.

A SLICE OF HEAVEN VACATION RENTALS. These beautiful mountain chalets, located at Hawksnest, near Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, are truly special properties. We like to call them "A Little Slice of Heaven", due to the breath-taking views and lush surroundings that make for the perfect vacation getaways in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The accommodations are immaculate and decorated with an informal elegance that makes you feel right at home. This chalet offers great views of Hawksnest Golf and Ski Resort and the mountains beyond. A slice of Heaven Vacation Rentals site. 

Music on the Mountain Festival  takes place in Boone on August 23 This is not your average music festival. The purpose of this wonderful venue is to raise awareness and funding for Renewable Energy. The majority of the proceeds from this festival will go to NC Green Power, High Country Conservancy, and Appalachian Energy Center. For more information on renewable energy please visit: www.ncgreenpower.com. Or to purchase tickets to this event,  visit:  www.musiconthemountain.net

BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTION North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes BLOWING ROCK ATTRACTIONviews of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower and unique gift shops. Open daily April-December. January, February and March open weekends only, weather permitting. Located on Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible. Blowing Rock Attraction site.

Grandfather Mountain. Grandfather Mountain is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain GRANDFATHER MOUNTAINrange at an elevation of 5,964 feet. The Mountain is privately owned and is operated as a scenic travel attraction and a world-class nature preserve. The Mile High Swinging Bridge was built to give visitors easy access to the breath-taking view from Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak.  Grandfather Mountain site. 

Horn in the West / Hickory Ridge Homestead. Outdoor Historical Drama & 18th Century Living History. Horn in the West site

Linville Falls. At the head of the Linville Gorge is the famous Linville Falls which is actually two falls: Upper Falls (50 feet) and Lower Falls The Linville Falls - Linville Falls, NC (60 feet). A well used (and maintained) trail leads you in the long climb to both lower and upper falls. The climb is strenuous but the rewards are great. They have placed benches along the way for those of us needing to take the climb in stages.The view of the Linville Gorge from the upper vantage point is well worth the effort. Linville Falls site. 

Linville Caverns. Located at the base of Humpback Linville Caverns - Marion, NCMountain in the beautiful Linville Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville Caverns.  After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public touring.  Deep beneath Humpback Mountain, nature has sculpted a veritable masterpiece in stone. Toiling many centuries, slowly moving ground water has been the primary artist for this creation of underground labyrinths. The water dissolved out an incredible series of rooms and passages, and created spectacular formations. Linville Caverns site. 

Tweetsie Railroad. Visit North Carolina's first theme park, and take a trip back into the days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. That place is Tweetsie Railroad, where we're celebrating 50 years of unforgettable family memories! Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer. And of course, every guest will want to take a ride on our historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Tweetsie Railroad site. 

RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ARTISTS & GALLERIES

MERCHANTS  & MORE

Bandana's Bar B Que and Grill. Bandana's is the High Country Favorite for Great Barbecue Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Babyback and St. Louis Ribs, and much more. Fast and friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere the entire family will enjoy. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 am to 9:30 pm. Professional catering services for events from thirty to thousands. 1475 Hwy. 105  828) 265-2828  Bandana's Bar B Que and Grill site.

Boone Take-Out Express. Restaurant Delivery Service. Providing food delivery from the High Country's favorite restaurants. 475 Blowing Rock Rd. (828) 265-1196
ethanjanderson@hotmail.com     Boone Take-out Express site.

Cafe Portofino. Full Service Restaurant in a casual atmosphere. Tap Room attached.. 970 Rivers St.
 (828) 264-7772. Cafe Portofino site.

Canyons Of The Blue Ridge. Stop by and experience our eclectic cuisine, drinks, entertainment, and the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge. Canyons of the Blue Ridge, serving Lunch daily from 11 am to 5 pm, and Dinners daily from 5 pm. Come join us for a wide variety of finger foods, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Southwestern Specialties, Platters, Sandwiches, Burgers, Soups, Salads and Desserts. We also offer a Kids Menu and Take-Out. Canyons offers a wide variety of entertainment. Check out our website and web cam at www.canyonsbr.com. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.  8960 Valley Blvd., Hwy. 321 Bypass (828) 295-7661. Canyons of the Blue Ridge site. 

Casa Rustica of Boone. Celebrating 23 Years Serving the High Country the Pedroni Family Invites You to Experience the Finest in Northern Italian/American Cuisine. Open Nightly 5pm-until. Early Bird Specials 5pm-5:30 pm. Take Out/Children's Menu Available. Banquet Facilities up to 30. Credit Cards: Visa/MC/Amex/Discover. Open year round, 7 days a week. 1348 Hwy. 105 So.   Casa Rustica site. 

Earth Fare. A full-service natural foods supermarket with USDA organic produce, antibiotic-free meat, sit down cafe & juice bar, nutrition & baby care & classes. 178 W. King St.
(828) 263-8138  Earth Fare site.

Pepper's Restaurant. Famous Sandwiches and Evening Menu Featuring Steaks, Pasta, Seafood, Homemade Desserts. Beer, Wine, and Children's Menu. All Credit Cards. We Are a Smoke Free Restaurant.. 240 Shadowline Dr.#4  (828) 262-3884  Pepper's Restaurant site.

Mountain Music. A concert series and radio show which presents the best of traditional Appalachian musicians and performers. The series runs each summer in Boone and each fall in Blowing Rock.  Mountain Music site.

Back Yard Burgers. Back Yard Burger's menu features made-to-order gourmet Black Angus hamburgers and chicken sandwiches - charbroiled over an open flame, fresh salads, chili and other specialty items, including hand-dipped milkshakes, fresh-made lemonade and fresh-baked cobblers. "Back Yard Burgers also offers complete catering services with on-site preparation and serving from our portable grill and picnic set-up."
1521 Blowing Rock Rd. (828) 264-2797. Backyard Burgers site.
Hands Gallery. Co-op Craft Gallery. 543 West King St.  (828) 262-1970 

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts presents exhibitions, workshops and visual arts activities throughout the year, as well as educational workshops for children and adults in its Arnold P. Rosen Educational Wing. (828) 262-3017  Turchin Center site. 

Artwalk. Downtown Boone’s largest art and gift gallery, 5 Drawer Chest w/ Bears Flat Front Drawersepitomizes the melding of Boone’s historic past and contemporary future. The newly renovated building has three full floors of artwork, crafts and gifts by local and regional artists. Artwalk site. 

 

Wilcox Emporium Warehouse, Inc.
161 Howard St.  (828) 262-1221  Wilcox Emporium site.
Footsloggers. Features the Best in Hiking, Backpacking, Paddle Sports, Climbing, Camping, Outdoor Equipment and Clothing. Locations in Boone and Blowing Rock. 139 S. Depot St. (828) 262-5111  Footsloggers site.
Miters Touch, Inc. At Miters Touch, we design and construct fine custom hardwood furniture, custom cabinets and art furniture. We provide whole-house cabinet & furniture design services and distribute Plain & Fancy Brand and BreatheEasy brand cabinets. Green Options available. Showroom/Gallery on premises. Also visit Miters Touch at Wooden Stone Gallery in Davidson, NC. For further information, please phone 828-963-4445. 6858 Hwy. 105 So.  Miters Touch Inc. site. 

Appalachian Antique Mall, Ltd. Right in downtown old Boone, across from Mast General Store. 16,000 sq. ft. of Antiques & Collectibles. 631 W. King St. (828) 268-9988  Appalachian Antique Mall site. 

Espresso News & Mosaic Books. Coffee Bar/Bookshop featuring the freshest locally roasted on-site coffee, supporting organic/fairtrade/sustainable beans and growing methods. Also featuring an eclectic selection of books. 267 Howard St.  (828) 264-8850  Espresso News site. 

Watauga County Farmers Market. beets and onionsThe Watauga County Farmers' Market has been in operation since 1974, and is located at the Horn In The West in Boone, North Carolina. The market is a direct link between our local farmers and the consumer. Quality local fruits and vegetables, jams & jellies, flowers and plants, breads & baked goods, eggs,  crafts and more. (828) 297-1914
Watauga County Famers Market site

 

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