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My Favorite Day Trip Spots in Boone & Blowing Rock, NC

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Rachel Quarles

Boone and Blowing Rock are two of my favorite mountain towns for a quick getaway. 🌲✨ This list is full of the spots I love most—pretty overlooks, little shops, cozy coffee stops, local restaurants, and fun things to do that make the drive up totally...

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Hatchet Coffee in Boone, NC is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink and relax. ☕✨ Their coffee is so smooth and flavorful, and they always have creative seasonal lattes that keep me coming back. The atmosphere is cozy and modern, making it a grea...

Hatchet Coffee

Black Cat Burrito in Boone, NC is such a fun, laid-back spot for amazing food. 🌯✨ Their burritos are huge, packed with flavor, and they have lots of options—including vegetarian and vegan choices. The atmosphere is eclectic and artsy, which makes it...

Black Cat Burrito

Bald Guy Brewing in Blowing Rock, NC is one of my favorite stops for great coffee with a mountain-town vibe. ☕🌲 The drinks are always fresh and smooth, and they’ve got a nice selection of pastries and treats too. I love the cozy atmosphere—it’s perf...

Bald Guy Brew Blowing Rock

The Dan’l Boone Inn in Boone, NC is a true mountain tradition. 🍗🥔 Served family-style, the meals are hearty and comforting—think fried chicken, country ham, biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, and all the classic Southern fixings. The historic ...

Dan'l Boone Inn

Six Pence Pub in Blowing Rock, NC is such a cozy spot right in the heart of downtown. 🍻🍔 With its warm English pub vibe, it’s the perfect place to grab comfort food and a pint after a day of exploring the mountains. I love their hearty menu—everyth...

Six Pence Pub

Stick Boy Bread Company in Boone, NC is one of my favorite spots for fresh-baked goodness. 🥖☕ From warm breads and pastries to cookies, muffins, and amazing coffee, everything here feels homemade with love. I especially love grabbing a cinnamon roll...

Stick Boy Bread Company - Boone

The Pedalin’ Pig is my go-to spot for delicious North Carolina BBQ in the High Country. 🍖✨ Whether in Boone or Blowing Rock, their smoked meats are tender and flavorful, and the sides—like mac & cheese, baked beans, and hushpuppies—are just as g...

The Pedalin' Pig

Melanie’s on Howard in Boone, NC is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots in the High Country. 🍳🥞 The food is always fresh and hearty—think fluffy pancakes, farm-fresh eggs, and creative daily specials. I love the cozy, eclectic atmosphere ...

Melanie's on Howard

Shopping

The Appalachian Antique Mall in Boone, NC is one of my favorite places to wander. 🪞✨ With three floors of antiques, vintage decor, furniture, and collectibles, there’s always something unique to find. I love browsing the booths and hunting for hidde...

Appalachian Antique Mall

Antiques Main in Blowing Rock, NC is such a charming stop if you love antiques and unique finds. 🪑✨ I love that their selection feels curated—you’ll find everything from vintage furniture and art to smaller home décor pieces. If you’re spending the ...

Antiques Main

The Mast General Store in Boone, NC is such a classic stop whenever I’m in the mountains. 🏔️🛍️ It has that old-time charm with creaky wooden floors, barrels of candy, outdoor gear, cozy clothes, and all kinds of unique gifts. I love wandering throu...

Mast General Store Boone

Bolick & Traditions Pottery in Blowing Rock, NC is such a special stop if you love handmade art and local crafts. 🏺✨ Their family has been making pottery in the Blue Ridge Mountains for generations, and you can really see the tradition and craft...

Bolick and Traditions Pottery

Scenery

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park in Blowing Rock, NC is one of my favorite spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 🌲✨ The historic manor house, Flat Top Manor, is beautiful to walk through, and the surrounding trails are perfect for hiking, walking, or even hor...

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Julian Price Memorial Park in Blowing Rock, NC is one of the prettiest spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway. 🌄✨ I love walking the trails around Price Lake—the views of the water and mountains are stunning in every season. It’s also a great place for ...

Julian Price Memorial Park

The Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock, NC is one of my favorite hidden gems for a hike. 🌲🥾 Starting right from downtown Blowing Rock, the trail winds down through the forest and follows a stream, leading to beautiful waterfalls. It’s a moderately c...

Glen Burney Falls Trail