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Boone, North Carolina
Boone is a town of 20,032 people in Watauga County, North Carolina, founded in 1872.
Why visit Boone
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 137 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Reef Magic, Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and Blair Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Boone
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boone
Boone is a town in and the county seat of Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University and the headquarters of the disaster and medical relief organization Samaritan's Purse. The population was 19,092 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Boone, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Reef Magic
Zoo and aquarium · 0.4 mi
205 New Market Centre, Boone
Mo-Tu 12:00-18:00, Th-Fr 12:00-18:00, Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Ski area · 2.7 mi
Ski area in North Carolina, United States
Appalachian State University
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in Boone, North Carolina
Horn in the West
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Open-air theatre in Boone, North Carolina, United States
Hollar & Greene Produce Co
Farm and orchard · 1.8 mi
230 Cabbage Row Drive, Boone
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks17
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
591 Horn in the West Drive, Boone
Tu-Fr 10:00-15:00 "Guided tours only"; Sa 10:00-13:00 "Self-guided...
Blair Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Human settlement in Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Daniel Boone Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad 12
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Preserved American narrow-gauge 4-6-0 locomotive
John Smith Miller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Museum · 1.1 mi
733 Rivers Street, Boone
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 "box office"
The Nthº Gallery & Studios
Museum · 1.1 mi
Small non-profit gallery and studios located in an upstairs flat along King Street. Often has its main exhibits on the first Friday of...
683 West King Street, Boone
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Mountaineer Golf Center - Driving Range
Golf course
115 Beverly Heights Avenue, Boone
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.5 mi
233 Broyhill Inn Lane
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
1 Jack Branch Dr.
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes137
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
2036 Blowing Rock Road, Boone
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Bella's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
190 Boone Heights Drive, Boone
Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00; We closed; Th-Su 11:00-21:00
Ben & Jerry's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
671 West King Street, Boone
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Betty's Biscuits
Cafe · Breakfast · 1.1 mi
640 West King Street
Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Black Cat Burrito
Restaurant · Burrito, Salad, Tacos · 1.1 mi
127 Depot Street, Boone
Tu-Sa 11:30-21:00
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.2 mi
161 West Howard Street, Boone
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00,17:00-01:00; Su off
Coyote Kitchen
Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Southern · 1.1 mi
200 Southgate Drive, Boone
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
1601 Blowing Rock Road, Boone
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Eleven80 Eatery
Restaurant · Salad, Burger, Fish, Dessert · 0.9 mi
1180 Blowing Rock Road, Boone
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fries and Friends
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
454 West King Street, Boone
Tu-Sa 16:30-02:30; Su-Mo 16:30-00:30
125 more on the map.
History
Boone took its name from the famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, who on several occasions camped at a site generally agreed to be within the present city limits. Daniel's nephews, Jesse and Jonathan (sons of brother Israel Boone), were members of the town's first church, Three Forks Baptist, still in existence today.
Boone was served by the narrow-gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (nicknamed "Tweetsie") until the flood of 1940. The flood washed away much of the tracks and it was decided not to replace them.
Boone is notable for being home to the Junaluska community. Located in the hills just north of Downtown Boone, a free black community has existed in the area since before the Civil War. Although integration in the mid-20th century led to many of the businesses in the neighborhood closing in favor of their downtown counterparts, descendants of the original inhabitants still live in the neighborhood. Junaluska is also home to one of the few majority-African American Mennonite Brethren congregations.
From the History section of Boone, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship23
Temple of the High Country - Schaefer Jewish Community Center
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
1043 West King Street
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
604 Poplar Grove Road, Boone
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare11
Mercy Urgent Care Boone
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
321 Watauga Village Drive, Boone
Map of Boone
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 4.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 4.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 39°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 30°F | 4.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 25°F | 4.2 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boone 1 Se (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Watauga County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Blowing Rock 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Foscoe 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Cove Creek 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Seven Devils 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Banner Elk 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Beech Mountain 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Sugar Mountain 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- West Jefferson 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Newland 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Jefferson 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boone NC - King Street, Jeremy Mikkola from Boone, NC, CC BY 2.0
- Boone optical illusion (Unsplash), Ashley Bean ashleybean, CC0
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer blue wet Boone-s, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, Public domain
- Kmart Boone, NC (8203813763), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Boone, NC (8204905846), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Boone, NC (8204906214), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Boone Drug King Street downtown Boone NC August 2009, Joe Giordano, CC BY 2.0
- Blair Farmhouse, Boone, Nyttend, Public domain
- US Post Office Boone, G Keith Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stray kitler, Emily Schreck, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ragged kitler, Emily Schreck, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cat under a ledge, Emily Schreck, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fir Tree And Snow, Nathan Adams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Askew, Nathan Adams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frozen, Nathan Adams, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine cone in winter (Unsplash), Jeremiah Brashaw bradshawjg, CC0
- Kitler Painting, Emily Schreck, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Syenite sample, Bwooddell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gabbro sample, Bwooddell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ashe Metamorphic Suite, Evan McCarthy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20210317 165007089, Aronsonhd19972021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20210317 165015592, Aronsonhd19972021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20210317 164912741.MP, Aronsonhd19972021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20210317 164954864, Aronsonhd19972021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20210317 164926184.MP, Aronsonhd19972021, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lilesville Granite close-up, Scarlett016, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Appalachian State University 1of2, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Appalachian State University 2of2, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY 4.0
- MaddieHillUkulele, Chillyleopard13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jones House 01, Karen D. Hoffman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jones House 03, Karen D. Hoffman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jones House 02, Karen D. Hoffman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KiddBrewerStadium(ViewFromSE), Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TheRockAtKiddBrewer, Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Watauga County Bank, Nyttend, Public domain
- App Fans Storm Field after beating Furman 33-28, Toa Nidhiki05, CC0
- Shawnclark taylorlamb, Nirvanaedits, CC BY-SA 4.0
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