What to do and see in Boone, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

September 25, 2021 Kandra Bartel

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. Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides

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Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides

Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides has provided climbing instruction and outdoor experiences for people of all ages since 1998. Rock Climbing and rappelling trips in the North Carolina Mountains with experienced guides certified through the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA). Outdoor climbing tower, climbing camps, BSA Climbing Merit Badge, caving tours, challenge course & zipline adventures. Rock Dimensions is permitted for guiding in areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway, NPS and Pisgah National Forest.

2. Appalachians Outdoor Adventures

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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!

3. 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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Mountain View Speedway

4. Watauga County Farmer's Market

591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, NC 28607-4283 +1 828-355-4918 http://www.wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/
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Watauga County Farmer's Market

Reviewed By Lemuel12

Great place for Sat morning trip. Local veggies , flowers , meats etc. Live music and activity area for kids. We had great pastries from one of the vendors. Both sweet and savory . Coffee available and Pizza wagon sells water. No dogs allowed into the market area but the market butts up to the Heritage park and dogs are allowed there. Rest rooms are in the park as well as tables and benches if you need to rest. The Heritage park is a good place to visit on your own or take a cheap interpretive tour by one of the guides.

5. Mysterium Escape Adventure

737 W King St, Boone, NC 28607-3423 +1 828-865-0009 [email protected] http://www.mysteriumBoone.com
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Mysterium Escape Adventure

Mysterium Escape Adventure is an immersive and interactive escape game in Boone, NC. We pair fun storylines with theatrical elements including video, lights/sounds, effects and more! Not only will you be challenged by our riddles and ciphers but amazed by the level of detail and advanced effects. Book online today! You're the detective... assemble your team.

Reviewed By CalvinPell - Boone, United States

Had an amazing time at Mysterium Escape Adventure. Room room and the storyline were great and engaging, you could really feel the pressure towards the end. We needed to ask for clues twice and we escaped with 2 minutes to spare. Great day of fun. Would definitely recommend it.

6. Tolliver's Guide Service

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Tolliver's Guide Service

Tolliver's Guide Service is independently owned and operated by Jesse Tolliver as a sole proprietor business. When you hire me, you won't be getting a young and inexperienced mountain trout guide. As a former park ranger, Jesse has fished all publicly accessible streams in the area over the course of 20 years. He also has several years of formal experience guiding wade trips for both the experienced and unexperienced client. I am comfortable teaching all age groups and am very good with children. I teach the diverse techniques of fly fishing, including European style competitive nymphing. I will craft a guide trip to be specific to your level of experience and interests. Beginner to expert, I do it all. Every trip includes all necessary gear and a shore lunch. I carry two special use permits for the surrounding national forests, which gives my guide service legal access to high quality trout streams that see very little fishing pressure.

7. 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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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.

8. 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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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!!!

9. River and Earth Adventures, Inc

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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.

10. High Mountain Expeditions

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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.

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