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Breweries
Laid back outdoor & indoor space with local beer, cider, and a wood-fired pizza truck. Only a 5-minute walk! Local tip - they have board games behind the bar.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrLaid back outdoor & indoor space with local beer, cider, and a wood-fired pizza truck. Only a 5-minute walk! Local tip - they have board games behind the bar.
Worth the trek out to East Boone for the expansive outdoor space, local beer, and good food. Local tip - head there on Saturdays for the best BBQ in Boone.
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrWorth the trek out to East Boone for the expansive outdoor space, local beer, and good food. Local tip - head there on Saturdays for the best BBQ in Boone.
This is a good pick if you're hanging out in downtown Boone. They don't have the outdoor space of the other two breweries but their wood-fired pizza makes up for that. Plus they recently added a rooftop deck.
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Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StThis is a good pick if you're hanging out in downtown Boone. They don't have the outdoor space of the other two breweries but their wood-fired pizza makes up for that. Plus they recently added a rooftop deck.
Food scene
Truly unique dining experience. If you want to try exotic meats in a beautiful setting, this is the place. Reservations required. Local tip - if they're all booked online, give them a call! They can often squeeze you in.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdTruly unique dining experience. If you want to try exotic meats in a beautiful setting, this is the place. Reservations required. Local tip - if they're all booked online, give them a call! They can often squeeze you in.
Our go-to place for take out. We love the Pad See Ew & fried rice. Sushi can be hit-or-miss.
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Sabeing Boone King
454 W King StOur go-to place for take out. We love the Pad See Ew & fried rice. Sushi can be hit-or-miss.
Great breakfast spot! Local tip - get there early for a chance at a discounted box of pastries from the day before.
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Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrGreat breakfast spot! Local tip - get there early for a chance at a discounted box of pastries from the day before.
Coyote kitchen has great food, we love their Nomad Bowl. Awesome outdoor seating too.
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrCoyote kitchen has great food, we love their Nomad Bowl. Awesome outdoor seating too.
You really can’t go wrong with any of the biscuit places in town. I’m partial to this one because of their free jam and butter bar.
Vicious Biscuit Boone
You really can’t go wrong with any of the biscuit places in town. I’m partial to this one because of their free jam and butter bar.
Wineries
If you're doing some hikes out this way (I suggest Upper/Lower Creek Falls), this winery is a must-see. I routinely make this 40-minute drive just for their blueberry wine . If you're more time-limited, stick to Grandfather Vineyard. Local tip - Pick up a bottle of wine and a Christmas Tree. Where else can you do that?!
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyIf you're doing some hikes out this way (I suggest Upper/Lower Creek Falls), this winery is a must-see. I routinely make this 40-minute drive just for their blueberry wine . If you're more time-limited, stick to Grandfather Vineyard. Local tip - Pick up a bottle of wine and a Christmas Tree. Where else can you do that?!
Only a 15-minute drive. Kick back with your wine flight at one of the tables alongside the running river. Local tip - miss your dog? If you get lucky their crew of border collies will greet you outside.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneOnly a 15-minute drive. Kick back with your wine flight at one of the tables alongside the running river. Local tip - miss your dog? If you get lucky their crew of border collies will greet you outside.
Hiking
Easy one-mile loop with a waterfall half-way. Pack a lunch and have a picnic at one of their tables when you're done.
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Cascade Falls
Easy one-mile loop with a waterfall half-way. Pack a lunch and have a picnic at one of their tables when you're done.
Round trip hike with some great swim spots, waterfalls, and a natural waterslide!
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Upper Creek Falls
6118 Wind Song LnRound trip hike with some great swim spots, waterfalls, and a natural waterslide!
This hike is relatively minimal work for the highest reward. Steep, but brief, uphill opens to some of the most expansive, beautiful views in the High Country.
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights TrailThis hike is relatively minimal work for the highest reward. Steep, but brief, uphill opens to some of the most expansive, beautiful views in the High Country.
Hike to Calloway Peak via DBS & Cragway Trails for a half-day rigorous adventure of 7 miles. Continue on about 4 miles to the Grandfather Swinging Bridge and bypass the $20 admission fee. This hike is very difficult but if you're looking for a rewarding workout, this is it. Pro-tip: On your way to the peak there is a crashed airplane from the 80's, largely intact. Look closely and you may see it.
Calloway Peak
Hike to Calloway Peak via DBS & Cragway Trails for a half-day rigorous adventure of 7 miles. Continue on about 4 miles to the Grandfather Swinging Bridge and bypass the $20 admission fee. This hike is very difficult but if you're looking for a rewarding workout, this is it. Pro-tip: On your way to the peak there is a crashed airplane from the 80's, largely intact. Look closely and you may see it.
Unique
Fresh, local cookies delivered right to your door. This one needs no further convincing.
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Appalachia Cookie Company
208 Faculty StFresh, local cookies delivered right to your door. This one needs no further convincing.
This coaster experience tops any theme park. Telling you more would be like ruining a great movie by watching a trailer full of spoilers. Local tip - Book your time slot ahead of time.
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyThis coaster experience tops any theme park. Telling you more would be like ruining a great movie by watching a trailer full of spoilers. Local tip - Book your time slot ahead of time.
A 10-minute stroll on Saturday will get you to this outdoors farmers' market. Local tip - get there early to pick up some freshly made Mystic Pasta before she sells out.
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrA 10-minute stroll on Saturday will get you to this outdoors farmers' market. Local tip - get there early to pick up some freshly made Mystic Pasta before she sells out.