Boone

This Blue Ridge Mountains town was named after frontiersman and explorer Daniel Boone (1734-1820) and is known for its breathtaking scenery. Visit the Hickory Ridge History Museum to learn about Daniel Boone's life. The living history exhibits depict what it was like to live in a colonial mountain community. At the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, you can even channel your inner explorer. It's a fantastic family-friendly attraction where you can mine for and learn about various gems. Turtle Island Preserve is the place to go for scenery and history. Aside from a number of structures on the US National Register of Historic Places, Boone's heritage includes the play Horn In The West, which has been performed in the town every summer since 1952.

People live a primitive lifestyle in this preserve, which is tucked away in a valley. Visit and learn what it's like to truly live off the land from those who do. The Cascades Falls Trail is ideal for those looking for a short but easy hike. Take a quick hike to a 200-foot cascading waterfall in E.B. Jeffress Park, which is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Booneshine Brewing Company has everything you need for a drink and a bite to eat while you're in town. Order a frosty beer and delicious food in the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, surrounded by the stunning scenery of Boone. You'll enjoy it here!