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A visitor can begin the morning with locally roasted coffee, grab a fresh burger for lunch, settle into a downtown dining room in the afternoon, and end the evening with rare bourbon and carefully made cocktails. Here is one way to eat your way through Boone in a single day.
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The Horton Hotel is located in downtown Boone on King Street, within walking distance of Appalachian State University. That makes it an especially convenient home base for parents helping a student move into campus housing.
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On the first Friday of each month, downtown Boone hosts the First Friday Art Crawl along King Street.
Galleries extend their hours, local musicians perform live on sidewalks, and visitors explore Boone's
creative scene on foot.
Each April, Tweetsie Railroad opens for the season, welcoming families to Wild West train rides, live
shows, and seasonal events in the North Carolina mountains. Opening weekend is one of the most popular
times to visit.
Each May, anglers gather for the annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby, hosted by The Speckled Trout
Outfitters. This family-friendly fishing tournament draws visitors from across the Southeast and marks one
of the High Country's most beloved spring traditions.
