Boone, NC Regional Attractions

An Appalachian Summer Festival
The festival features the finest in music, dance, theatre and visual arts, and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society for many years. Past season highlights include Ricky Skaggs,The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Patagonia FIlm Series, Count Basie Orchestra, and The Charlie Daniels Band. Dates runs June - July every summer. For details, call 1-800-841-ARTS (2787), or visit the Appalachian Summer Website.

Blue Ridge Parkway
Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. “America’s Favorite Drive” winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas.

Virtual Blue Ridge
Before your parkway trip, a visit to this online resource will be helpful. Virtual Blue Ridge is the premiere online resource designed to aid you in preparing for your vacation to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Web site features include a travel & accommodations directory, calendar of events, complete virtual tour, news service, downloadable maps and much more.



Boone Golf Club
One of the High Country’s favorite public golf courses is the 18 hole Boone Golf Club. Open from April until the first snow. For tee times and additional information, please call toll free at 866-532- 4653.





Daniel Boone Inn
If “Family Style” country cookin’ is your preferred way of eating dinner, then visit Daniel Boone Inn for some homecooked meals. Just 2 miles down the road from Cheap Joe’s.
828-264-8657





Watauga County Farmer’s Market
A Saturday morning highlight for the locals and visitors is the Watauga County Farmer’s Market. Lots of fresh baked goods, jams/jellies, farm veggies, plants and crafts to fill your longing for something special. Market is open from May through October.




High Country Host
After visting Cheap Joe’s, stop by the High Country Host. They have info and brochures on just about everything you would want to do while in the area. Other than painting, one of Joe’s favorite pastimes is fly fishing. The North Carolina High Country offers some of the best trout fishing on the east coast. For more information on guide services contact the High Country Host at 800-438-7500.


Grandfather Mountain
No trip to the High Country would be complete without a trek up the 5,964 tall Grandfather Mountain . It features a wildlife habitat and “Mile High Swinging Bridge.” Open Daily except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, weather permitting in winter. Weekdays, 9-5 ~ 800-468-7325.




Horn In The West
Located right next door to the Farmer’s Market, this High Country institution is one of the nation’s only outdoor theatres. Come and enjoy the compelling story of American hero Daniel Boone and the intrepid settlers of America in their journey westward. Shows nightly from Mid - June through Mid - August (closed Mondays). More info call. 828-264-2120



Mast General Store
Another of Cheap Joe’s favorite things to do is to browse the shelves of the area's oldest store. Kind of a cross between
LL Bean and the “Country General Store” of old, it’s a trip worth taking.





Mystery Hill
Mystery Hill is a family oriented "edutainment" center that offers fun for children ages 2 to 102. Open all year, it's the place where you can see a ball roll uphill, and where folks are pulled from an upright position to an uncanny standing angle of nearly 45°.




Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer. And of course, every guest will want to take a ride on their historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.