The Boone Area's miles of scenic, pristine rivers and streams are a magnet for experienced and novice anglers in search of trout and other species. Known for rushing streams, the Boone area is also home to scenic lakes, including spectacular options on the Blue Ridge Parkway. A wealth of professional Boone Area outfitters can guide you to best-kept secret spots for a memorable day of casting from shore, wading in the rapids, or floating with the flow. Want more than luck to ensure a great catch? Local trout farms are a fun way to guarantee a fresh mountain trout dinner back at your condo or campsite. They have equipment on hand and will gladly prepare your catch.
"Fastest-Growing Small Town"
In January 2012, Forbes named Boone
# 4 among "America's Fastest-Growing Small Towns."
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Boone Named to
"The 10 Best Places to
Retire in 2012"
by U.S. News & World Report.
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Top Destination Spa
Westglow Resort & Spa ranks second
in Travel & Leisure's September 2011 "Top Destination Spas."
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Sierra Magazine calls Appalachian State one of the Top 20 "Coolest Schools" in a Sept./Oct. 2011 ranking based on green categories.
The Boone Area is the perfect place to savor the most popular unit of the National Park System. Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway!