The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Boone, North Carolina (NC)

August 12, 2021 Ying Subia

Named for legendary explorer, Daniel Boone, Boone, North Carolina retains the pioneer spirit, despite having grown into a busy college town, the home of Appalachian State University. The surrounding area is one of the country's best destinations for outdoor adventures. Walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge to Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak, the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or grab your bike and head to Pisgah National Forest, featuring over 200 miles of exciting trails.
Restaurants in Boone

1. Appalachians Outdoor Adventures

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5.0 based on 291 reviews

Appalachians Outdoor Adventures

Come enjoy the Appalachian Mountains in the high country of Boone, NC and surrounding area by ATV's/4 wheeler or UTV's/side by sides. The rides all include - safety gear, lesson, lunch, drinks, fuel, and park permit. These rides last approximately 4 hours depending on how many people are in your group and the speeds on the mountain. We keep the groups small to insure safety on the mountain. We look forward to taking you on this awesome mountain adventure!

2. Mountain View Speedway

748 Roby Greene Rd The High Country Fairgrounds, Boone, NC 28607-9153 +1 828-773-6896 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Mountain View Speedway

3. Horn in the West Outdoor Drama

591 Horn in the West Dr Daniel Boone Park, Boone, NC 28607-4283 +1 828-264-2120 [email protected] http://www.horninthewest.com/
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Horn in the West Outdoor Drama

The 69th season of "Horn in the West" Outdoor Drama will be from June 19 to August 8, 2020. "Horn in the West" brings to life the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone and the hardy mountain settlers of the Blue Ridge Mountains in their struggle to preserve their freedom during the years before and during the War for Independence. The drama highlights those settlers who came to the region seeking freedom and escape from British tyranny. At times sweet and quiet, beautiful and emotional, exciting and grand, this story reminds us of how precious and special our country is.

4. Mast General Store Old Boone Mercantile

630 W King St, Boone, NC 28607-3420 +1 828-262-0000 [email protected] http://www.maststore.com/
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4.5 based on 310 reviews

Mast General Store Old Boone Mercantile

Reviewed By PatK979 - Aiken, United States

30 years ago we stumbled upon the "original" Mast General Store and Post Office in Valle Crucis with our then 4 year old son. Now we are back visiting Boone with are son, daughter-in-law and 4 year old grand-daughter. As Grandparents are apt to do, we use the excuse, "it's a family tradition", to take our grand-daughter into the Mast General Store in Boone. In no way does this store resemble the original store in Valle Crucis. This is much newer and a wee bit larger!!!!! However, they did keep the barrels of candy and abundance of toys departments. To say our grand-daughter was overwhelmed is an understatement. Needless to say her parents were not the least bit happy with grandmom and grandpop. Three pounds of candy and two stuffed animals and were outta there.!!!!! Oh, I should say the clothing and shoe departments are very good!!!

5. River and Earth Adventures, Inc

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4.5 based on 515 reviews

River and Earth Adventures, Inc

The only Locally owned outfitter in Boone. 4 locatoins to serve you. including Boone NC, Marshall NC, Elizabethton TN, and Todd NC. We do land and water adventures! Quality not quantity is the the only way to float. River and Earth Adventures, Inc is dedicated to adventure, eco-education, and healthy living. Connect with your friends and family while challenging yourself and enjoying some of the best natural areas in the Appalachian Mountains. River and Earth Adventures offers rafting, caving, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and gem mining.

6. High Mountain Expeditions

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4.5 based on 1,024 reviews

High Mountain Expeditions

Welcome to High Mountain Expeditions. We are located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with two locations to serve you in Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. High Mountain Expeditions offers outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting, caving, and hiking for every member of your group or family.The team at High Mountain Expeditions invites you to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on one of our many outdoor adventures.

7. Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC 28607-4283 +1 828-264-2120 [email protected] http://www.horninthewest.com
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

OPENS ON APRIL 14th! Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, located on the grounds of "Horn in the West," is an eighteenth-century living history museum highlighting the daily lives of our mountain ancestors. At the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum you can learn what life was like in the 1700s as our country was formed and expanded. Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, located on the grounds of "Horn in the West," is an eighteenth-century living history museum highlighting the daily lives of our mountain ancestors. The museum is a production of Southern Appalachian Historical Association. MISSION STATEMENT Southern Appalachian Historical Association celebrates and preserves the diverse cultural heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountain region. Centered around Daniel Boone and the fight for American Independence, SAHA engages individuals through historical education and cultural entertainment.

Reviewed By travelcrazies49021 - Chapel Hill, United States

What a cute little place tucked in the middle of nowhere There is a walking tour on the hour where a narrator in period costume takes you around cabins that have been created to portray the history of that time Guided tours on the hour All outdoors

8. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

4416 Nc Highway 105 S, Boone, NC 28607 +1 828-963-4367 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/foggymountaingemmine
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine has been family owned and operated for generations. We are located in the mountain community of Boone, which is in the beautiful High Country of North Carolina. We are the choice Gem Mine in our area because of the experience that is offered our guests by our knowledgeable staff, and because we offer buckets of the finest gem ore from the best gem mines in the world. You are invited to come and satisfy your craving for a gem mine adventure and experience the thrill of discovery as you pan for gems. Just like miners from the old days, you will sift through dirt and rock using water flumes to find your treasures in the safety and comfort of our year round location on Hwy 105 in Boone. Regardless of the weather, you can search for gems since we have both outside and inside flumes. Each bucket of our gem stone mix contains genuine rough gems. We guarantee a gem find every time.

Reviewed By LadybugRiceLake_WI

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine is amazing for everyone! My husband and I were there by ourselves and we each bought a motherlode bucket. As adults it was so much fun to sift and swish the stones around in the water and see the colors appear, and the kids around us were having a blast and learning a lot from the workers that walk around to answer questions and provide help if needed. When you are done you can take your loot inside and talk to staff about exact gem identification and if you want to get any stones cut they will help you decide which are best for cutting and they have a gem cutter on staff to take care of that for you (the stones are cut at a later date and shipped to you). My husband and I were lucky enough to have Wendy go through our stones and educate us on them. She was so great with the kids in the group ahead of us that she put us at ease before we even got up to her station to have the rocks identified. We are already planning another trip to NC next year with a bigger group and my sister and I plan on splitting a wheelbarrow! :)

9. The Greenway Trail

State Farm, Boone, NC http://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/boone-greenway
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

The Greenway Trail

Reviewed By Sealluke - Boone, United States

If you want a flat easy workout walk next to a creek and green open fields then you’ll love The Green Way Trail. It’s free and easy to access.

10. Appalachian Mountain Brewery

163 Boone Creek Dr, Boone, NC 28607-7911 +1 828-263-1111 http://www.appalachianmountainbrewery.com/
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Reviewed By klgwhite - Charlotte, United States

Friendly people, great outdoor setup, a delicious food truck (Farm to Fire) with great gluten free pizza! We will definitely be back!

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