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A Guide to Fall Festivals in Boone, NC

Fall in Boone, NC, fills the calendar quickly. Cool mountain mornings, changing leaves, live music, handmade crafts, local food, and Appalachian traditions give visitors plenty of reasons to plan a…

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Land of Oz

There’s No Place Like Autumn: Everything You Need to Know About the Autumn at Oz Festival

There are plenty of reasons to plan a fall trip to the North Carolina High Country, but few are quite as colorful—or nostalgic—as Autumn at Oz. For three weekends in…

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Need a Getaway? Maybe You Need a Last-Minute Summer Trip in Boone, NC

Summer has a way of moving quickly. One minute, the season feels wide open. The next, school calendars are filling up, weekends are spoken for, and you are wondering where…

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Grandfather Mountain Swinging Bridge - close to Graystone Lodge in Boone, NC

Mile-High Magic: A Parent’s Guide to Grandfather Mountain and the Swinging Bridge

Grandfather Mountain has all the ingredients for a memorable family outing: wide mountain views, fascinating wildlife, hands-on learning, short walking trails, picnic spots, and one very famous bridge. Located near…

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Top 5 Summer Events in the High Country

Summer in the North Carolina High Country is filled with live music, longtime mountain traditions, equestrian competitions, and community gatherings. With the Fourth of July behind us, there are still…

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Discover 5 Upscale Restaurants with Incredible Views near Boone, NC

Boone is the kind of place where a good meal can quickly become one of the best parts of the trip. After a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a…

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Unlocking the Trails: Our Staff Picks for Hiking in the High Country

Boone is the kind of mountain town where a good trail can shape the whole day. You can start with breakfast, head out for fresh air and Blue Ridge views,…

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A Kid Friendly Guide to Adventure in Boone, NC

Boone is one of those mountain towns that makes family trips feel easier. There are trails close to town, restaurants that do not require everyone to sit perfectly still, indoor…

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7 Reasons You Should Spend Memorial Day Weekend in the High Country

Memorial Day weekend has a way of marking the unofficial start of summer. School schedules are winding down, warmer weather is settling in, and families are ready for a few…

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Parks, Pavilions, & Hidden Greenspaces: 9 Picnic Spots Near Boone, NC

A good picnic can turn an ordinary afternoon into one of the best parts of a mountain trip. In Boone, that might look like sandwiches by the river, a quiet…

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