The preserved country estate of a conservationist, with 25 miles of trails & a regional crafts shop. Try the hike to the top of Fire Tower and see a beautiful panoramic view of Boone and Blowing Rock!
A spectacular drive will take you to a Mile-High Swinging Bridge, thousands of feet above the Carolina Piedmont. There is a nature museum and small mountain "zoo" that offers outdoor education and entertainment. There are also plenty of hiking trails to experience on this beautiful mountain!
The historical atmosphere is unforgettable, and so is the shopping! This rural emporium that once carried "everything from cradles to caskets" is a trove of Americana and unusual merchandise. Be sure to wander over to Valle Crucis Park for a stroll around the green spaces!
Nate and I have never been and we don't drink but I have heard many things about this place. Act Local. Drink Local." AMB serves up fresh, flavorful beer. Although their craft is beer, AMB is much more than a brewery. Try the Honeybadger or Long Leaf if you decide to visit this awesome Boone town hub!
Site features 3 museums! The Appalachian Heritage Museum and The Native American Artifacts Museum contain historic artifacts & exhibits and The Hall of Mystery where there is always something fun to do from giant bubbles to optical illusions!