First Fridays: Art In The Mountains

First Fridays: Art In The Mountains

On the first Friday of each month, King Street transforms.


Galleries stay open late. Musicians fill the sidewalks. Wine glasses clink. Locals and visitors wander
from one creative space to the next during Boone's beloved First Friday Art Crawl.


Stops often include the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the historic Jones House — but the
magic is in the movement between them. It's art as atmosphere.


Earlier in the day, some visitors explore the Boone Greenway, sketching or journaling along wooded
trails before rejoining downtown's energy.


And when you're staying at The Horton? You're not commuting to the art crawl. You're living inside it.


Step outside and you're already there. Wander freely. Duck into shops. Meet artists. Return to your
room to reset. Head upstairs to the rooftop lounge as the lights glow across King Street.

FAQ's

WHY VISIT BOONE DURING FIRST FRIDAY?
– Direct access to local artists and open galleries
– Fully walkable, self-guided experience
– Live sidewalk music throughout the evening
– Community-driven creative energy that feels authentic


WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY FOR FIRST FRIDAY?
When you stay at The Horton Hotel, you're not commuting to the art crawl — you're staying inside it. Step
outside and you're already on King Street. Wander through galleries, return to your room to reset, and end
the night at the rooftop lounge overlooking downtown.


WHAT GALLERIES PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL?
Participating venues often include the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the Jones House Cultural
Center, along with other galleries and shops along King Street.


IS THE HORTON ON KING STREET?
Yes. The Horton is located directly on King Street in downtown Boone, placing guests at the center of First
Friday and all other downtown events.


Stay curious. Stay Horton.

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