Guidebook for Boone
Food Scene
Local Lion roasts their beans in house and has fresh, homemade donuts daily.
58 locals recommend
Local Lion
791 Blowing Rock RdLocal Lion roasts their beans in house and has fresh, homemade donuts daily.
Great local spot for breakfast or lunch. This is Stickboy Bread's sister shop and has bagels, breakfast pastries, coffee and salads. Get it to go or stick around the shop - it's often pretty busy though.
55 locals recommend
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrGreat local spot for breakfast or lunch. This is Stickboy Bread's sister shop and has bagels, breakfast pastries, coffee and salads. Get it to go or stick around the shop - it's often pretty busy though.
Delicious southwest inspired food! Make sure to try one of the boats and the sweet potato fries! Oh and the sangria is pretty awesome, too!
115 locals recommend
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrDelicious southwest inspired food! Make sure to try one of the boats and the sweet potato fries! Oh and the sangria is pretty awesome, too!
Great spot for drinks or dinner. Not too fancy, but definitely a little more upscale than most of the restaurants in Boone. Great food and a nice spot - walk around the Blowing Rock park and then meander over to dinner.
136 locals recommend
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailGreat spot for drinks or dinner. Not too fancy, but definitely a little more upscale than most of the restaurants in Boone. Great food and a nice spot - walk around the Blowing Rock park and then meander over to dinner.
Great food - creative local, seasonal fare. Not ideal for families, but we have taken our 2 year old and it wasn't tooooo bad. Great ambience and nice outdoor seating, too.
12 locals recommend
The New Public House & Hotel
239 Sunset DrGreat food - creative local, seasonal fare. Not ideal for families, but we have taken our 2 year old and it wasn't tooooo bad. Great ambience and nice outdoor seating, too.
Yummy brunch! But make sure you go early - it gets super crowded and the wait can be upwards of an hour if you don't get there before the crowd. Stuffed french toast or the eggs benedict are my faves.
95 locals recommend
Melanie's
664 W King StYummy brunch! But make sure you go early - it gets super crowded and the wait can be upwards of an hour if you don't get there before the crowd. Stuffed french toast or the eggs benedict are my faves.
Great local spot specializing in unique burritos and tacos. I personally love the chicken nachos add pineapple and extra queso. It's definitely a hole in the wall kind of place and has kind of a grungy-hip feel. Not the best place for conversation as it can be loud, but the tacos are worth it!
29 locals recommend
Black Cat Burrito
127 Depot StGreat local spot specializing in unique burritos and tacos. I personally love the chicken nachos add pineapple and extra queso. It's definitely a hole in the wall kind of place and has kind of a grungy-hip feel. Not the best place for conversation as it can be loud, but the tacos are worth it!
Downtown coffee hot spot. Nice spot to sit and read or visit over a cup of joe.
46 locals recommend
Espresso News
267 Howard StDowntown coffee hot spot. Nice spot to sit and read or visit over a cup of joe.
Love this place! The sushi is great (try the Mile High and the Burning Man or the Sunshine roll for something light and fresh!) and it has a great put-together, sophisticated vibe for our small mountain town. Also has a nice bar and is one of the few places in town that is open late (that is not a full on college bar scene).
104 locals recommend
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StLove this place! The sushi is great (try the Mile High and the Burning Man or the Sunshine roll for something light and fresh!) and it has a great put-together, sophisticated vibe for our small mountain town. Also has a nice bar and is one of the few places in town that is open late (that is not a full on college bar scene).
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local brewery. Bring your own food or grab a pizza from the food truck outside! Laid back and casual environment.
141 locals recommend
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat local brewery. Bring your own food or grab a pizza from the food truck outside! Laid back and casual environment.
After 11 the restaurant closes and they open up the dance floor. Pool tables and outdoor seating make this a fun spot. Definitely a college hotspot, but still fun every once and a while.
104 locals recommend
The Local
179 Howard StAfter 11 the restaurant closes and they open up the dance floor. Pool tables and outdoor seating make this a fun spot. Definitely a college hotspot, but still fun every once and a while.
Parks & Nature
Has a great walking trail that is suitable for strollers and small children. Great for picnics and lazy walks.
66 locals recommend
Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrHas a great walking trail that is suitable for strollers and small children. Great for picnics and lazy walks.
Carriage trails make excellent paths for trail running or just walking. Try the Fire Tower trail - great easy path, but definitely gets your heart pumping. Rewarding views from the top!
138 locals recommend
Moses Cone Manor
Carriage trails make excellent paths for trail running or just walking. Try the Fire Tower trail - great easy path, but definitely gets your heart pumping. Rewarding views from the top!
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyArts & Culture
Part museum, part gallery this is a relaxing place to wander on rainy days. On Thursday mornings they have an art club for your little ones. They also frequently have live music.
38 locals recommend
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnPart museum, part gallery this is a relaxing place to wander on rainy days. On Thursday mornings they have an art club for your little ones. They also frequently have live music.
Turchin Center For the Visual Arts
423 W King StEntertainment & Activities
Friday nights during the summer Valle Crucis Park hosts an event called Music in the Valle. Great place to bring a picnic dinner (beer and wine allowed) and relax outdoors while enjoying some live, local bands. It's a great family-friendly environment.
68 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdFriday nights during the summer Valle Crucis Park hosts an event called Music in the Valle. Great place to bring a picnic dinner (beer and wine allowed) and relax outdoors while enjoying some live, local bands. It's a great family-friendly environment.
Jones House Cultural and Community Center
604 W King Stlive music downtown in the summer!
Shopping
Lots of great little shops in downtown Blowing Rock. Great place to stroll around, window shop and grab some ice cream or lunch.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
Lots of great little shops in downtown Blowing Rock. Great place to stroll around, window shop and grab some ice cream or lunch.
Essentials
Earth Fare
178 W King StWe love grocery shopping here for fresh, organic groceries.
Harris Teeter
240 Shadowline DrI shop for all my pantry essentials here!
CVS
2147 Blowing Rock RdPublix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock Rd