Best of Boone, NC
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Boone, NC — mapped and organized by category.
About Boone
Boone serves as the county seat of Watauga County in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is home to Appalachian State University and hosts the headquarters of the disaster relief organization Samaritan's Purse.
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Willie Brooks BBQ
Willie Brooks BBQ serves barbecue, sandwiches, soup, salad, and wings. It is located at 1475 NC Highway 105.
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Best Hotels in Boone
18 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone
Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone is a hotel located in the Blairmont neighborhood.
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Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites is located in the Perkinsville neighborhood.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton is a hotel located in the neighborhood of Horn in the West.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone
La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone offers comfortable rooms with free Wi‑Fi and a complimentary breakfast for guests staying in Horn in the West.
Best Restaurants in Boone
49 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bella's Italian Restaurant
Bella's Italian Restaurant offers classic Italian cuisine in the neighborhood of Beverly Heights.
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Black Cat Burrito
Black Cat Burrito serves burritos, salads, and tacos in Grandview Heights.
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Boone Bagelry
Boone Bagelry is a restaurant located in the Grandview Heights neighborhood that specializes in bagels.
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Capone's Untouchable Pizza
Capone's Untouchable Pizza is a local pizza restaurant located in Perkinsville.
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CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar serves sushi in the Grandview Heights neighborhood.
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Coyote Kitchen
Coyote Kitchen serves tex‑mex and southern cuisine in the Beverly Heights neighborhood.
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Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant
Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant serves a variety of dishes in the Horn in the West neighborhood.
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Eleven80 Eatery
Eleven80 Eatery is a restaurant in the Beverly Heights neighborhood that offers salad, burger, fish, and dessert options.
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Famous Toastery
Famous Toastery serves American sandwich cuisine in Grandview Heights.
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Howard Station
Howard Station serves wings, barbecue, hot dog, sandwich, salad, and burger in Grandview Heights.
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Los Arcoiris Mexican Grill and Cantina
Los Arcoiris Mexican Grill and Cantina serves traditional Mexican dishes in the Beverly Heights neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Boone
16 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Betty's Biscuits
Betty's Biscuits is a café that serves breakfast in the Grandview Heights neighborhood.
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Hatchet Coffee
Hatchet Coffee serves a variety of coffee drinks, bagels, smoothies, and cookies in the Blairmont neighborhood.
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Local Lion
Local Lion is a café located in the Horn in the West neighborhood, offering coffee shop services.
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Seven Brew Coffee
Seven Brew Coffee is a café located in the Beverly Heights neighborhood, serving coffee drinks.
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Stick Boy Bread Co.
Stick Boy Bread Co. is a coffee shop located in Horn in the West.
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Hatchet Coffee
Hatchet Coffee is a café located in the Dougherty Heights neighborhood that serves coffee and related drinks.
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Noble Kava
Noble Kava is a café located in Horn in the West, offering tea and coffee selections.
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Wired Scholar
Located in Grandview Heights, Wired Scholar offers a coffee shop experience with bakery options.
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Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Co
Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Co is a coffee shop located in Perkinsville.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Boone
6 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Appalachian Mountain Brewery is a bar located in Beverly Heights.
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Elevation 3333
Elevation 3333 is a bar located in the Horn in the West neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Boone
18 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum in the Horn in the West neighborhood offers a Colonial‑era experience next to the Horn In The West Outdoor Drama.
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The Nthº Gallery & Studios
The Nthº Gallery & Studios is an attraction located in Grandview Heights.
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Children's Playhouse
Children's Playhouse offers interactive activities for families in Hillcrest.
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Fun 'N' Wheels
Fun 'N' Wheels is an attraction located in Hodges Gap that offers a variety of rides for all ages.
Best Shops in Boone
23 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Lucky Penny
Lucky Penny is a shop located in the Grandview Heights neighborhood.
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South's Specialty Clothiers
South's Specialty Clothiers is a shop located in the Beverly Heights neighborhood.
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The Happy Place
The Happy Place is a shop located in the Grandview Heights neighborhood.
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The Shoppes at Farmers
The Shoppes at Farmers is a shop located in the neighborhood of Grandview Heights.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Boone
13 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Daniel Boone Native Gardens is a park situated in the Horn in the West neighborhood of Boone, North Carolina, featuring a collection of native plants arranged in an informal landscaped design.
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Rivers House Park
Rivers House Park offers green space for visitors in Grandview Heights.
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Rocky Knob Mtn Bike Park
Rocky Knob Mtn Bike Park is a park located in the Blairmont neighborhood.
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Howards Knob County Park
Howards Knob County Park offers a variety of outdoor activities within the Junaluska neighborhood.
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Watauga Recreation Complex
Watauga Recreation Complex is a park located in the Blairmont neighborhood.
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