The Boone Area: Artful, Artsy ... and Enticing

Take a day to explore art and craft galleries and you'll discover one of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways to enjoy a vacation in the High Country. The Boone Area is a nationally significant location for art appreciation. Widely-known frescoes adorn local churches.

The High Country draws imaginative artists with spectacular scenery and an authentically creative lifestyle lived in towns of closely-knit neighbors.  Major galleries anchor the Appalachian State University campus in Boone and downtown Blowing Rock. Anyone enticed to explore regional art will find discoveries waiting all over the artful, artsy area known as the North Carolina High Country.

Troll the list of businesses below, or explore the area's offerings itinerary-style with our inviting, insightful Boone Area Buyer's Guide.