The Boone Area offers extensive opportunities to soak up High Country history and culture in informative and imaginative museums and interpretive facilities. The Blowing Rock Museum and Banner House Museum are just two of the wonderful places where visitors and locals alike delve deeply into the heritage of area residents. Browse for a couple hours or devote an entire day. The rich artistic identity of the High Country, and its history and heritage, are everywhere on display.
March 2012, Boone, Rocky Knob Park among Velo News' Ultimate Ride "Hotspots"
January 2012, Forbes: Boone # 4 of "America's Fastest-Growing Small Towns."
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U.S. News: Boone in "Ten Best Places to Retire in 2012"
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September 2011, Westglow Resort & Spa second in Travel & Leisure's "Top Destination Spas."
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Oct. 2011, Sierra: Appalachian State in Top 20 "Coolest Schools."
The Boone Area is the perfect place to savor the most popular unit of the National Park System. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway!