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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
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RENTAL CABINS,
HOMES, CONDOS (341)
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EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
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FOR
SALE. Well appointed mountain cedar home with  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.
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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.
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| 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.
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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.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE. This cozy retreat was constructed using Hand Scribed
6" thick by  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.
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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  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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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BLOWING
ROCK ATTRACTION North Carolina's
oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes  views
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.
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Grandfather
Mountain. Grandfather Mountain is
the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain  range
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.
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Horn in the West / Hickory Ridge Homestead. Outdoor
Historical Drama & 18th Century Living History. Horn in the West
site
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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
(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.
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Linville Caverns. Located
at the base of Humpback  Mountain
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.
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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.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
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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.
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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.
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Cafe Portofino.
Full Service Restaurant in a casual
atmosphere. Tap Room attached.. 970 Rivers St.
(828) 264-7772. Cafe
Portofino site.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gallery. Co-op Craft Gallery.
543 West King St. (828) 262-1970
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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.
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Artwalk. Downtown Boone’s largest art and gift gallery,  epitomizes
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.
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Wilcox
Emporium Warehouse, Inc.
161 Howard St. (828) 262-1221 Wilcox
Emporium site.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Watauga
County Farmers Market.  The
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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