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Discover Boone
Boone in Watauga County (North Carolina) with it's 18,156 citizens is a town in United States about 314 mi (or 506 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Current time in Boone is now 12:19 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Boone, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 66 mi (or 106 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newland, Jefferson, Mountain City, Lenoir and Morganton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -4°C / 25 °F
Morning Temperature | -8°C / 18 °F |
Evening Temperature | -8°C / 18 °F |
Night Temperature | -8°C / 17 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 51% |
Air Pressure | 1033 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky |
General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024
5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
-3°C (27 °F)
-9°C (16 °F)
Light snow, strong breeze, broken clouds.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
2°C (35 °F)
-5°C (22 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Inn at Crestwood
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock
Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone
Holiday Inn Express BOONE
La Quinta Inn and Suites Boone
Hampton Inn - Suites Boone NC
BAYMONT INN & SUITES BOONE NEA
Comfort Suites Boone
Courtyard Boone
MEADOWBROOK INN AND SUITES
Videos from this area
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Daniel Boone Inn Restaurant Serving Family Style
For 50 years, Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant has been serving Boone and the high country delicious home cooked family style meals, just like you remember at grandma's house. Our family style meals...
Windswept Vistas Boone NC Log Cabin Rentals
Luxury log cabin rental in Boone NC just minutes from Appalachian State University, Valle Crucis NC and Blowing Rock NC. Long-range views, hot tub, patio, second kitchen and more in this four...
Blue Ridge Parkway on the Spyder - Boone NC to Asheville NC
Ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway ... the fall colors and views ... from Boone NC to Asheville NC ... including a ride across the Linn Cove Viaduct. Cover about 90 miles in roughly 14 minutes...
Boone Police confirm the death of Anna Smith
The Boone Police Department has confirmed that the body found in the woods off of Poplar Grove Road is that of Appalachian State University student Anna Marie Smith. Smith was reported missing...
Apple Valley Overlook Boone NC vacation cabin rentals
Brand new cabin rental in Boone NC with privacy and VIEWS yet still close to town and attractions. With cozy hot tub and wood-burning fireplace, this home accommodates up to eight with two...
Boone mayor discuses noise ordinance
Mayor Andy Ball talks briefly about the noise ordinance and issues for the Town Council. Video by: Jackson Helms, Senior Videographer Editing by: Jackson Helms.
Mud Run Boone NC 2013
My wife and her friends doing the Boone Mud Run in Boone NC. It was a Great day and lots of fun with almost 200 people taking part in the Mud Run.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Boone, North Carolina
Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was 17,122 in 2010. Boone is the county seat of Watauga County and the home of Appalachian State University. The town is named for famous American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, and every summer since 1952 has hosted an outdoor amphitheatre portrayal of the life and times of its namesake. In 2012, Boone was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. by U.S. News.
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University (ASU) is a comprehensive, public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State (also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App) was founded as a teacher's college in 1899 by brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty. It expanded to included other programs in 1967, and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971.
Kidd Brewer Stadium
Kidd Brewer Stadium is located in Boone, North Carolina and is Appalachian State University's (ASU) 24,050 seat multi-purpose stadium. Nicknamed "The Rock", the stadium is home to the Mountaineers, the NCAA 2005, 2006, and 2007 Division I FCS national champions. It is also the home of the school's field hockey and track and field teams. The stadium has undergone many face lifts since its construction, but still stands as a beacon to the Mountaineer faithful.
George M. Holmes Convocation Center
The George M. Holmes Convocation Center (usually referred to as the Holmes Center or The Holmes Dome) is a 8,325-seat multipurpose arena in Boone, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of Appalachian State University. The convocation center is named for George M. Holmes, a 1954 graduate and member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones.
Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music
The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music is part of Appalachian State University and is one of the premier public music schools in the eastern United States.
Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Daniel Boone Native Gardens, located in Boone, North Carolina, hosts a collection of North Carolina native plants in an informal landscaped design. The gardens are open daily May through October.
Varsity Gymnasium
Varsity Gymnasium is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Boone, North Carolina. It opened in 1968 and was home to the Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball teams until the Holmes Center opened in 2000. The gym is currently home to the wrestling program.
Watauga County Farmers' Market
The Watauga County Farmers' Market is a farmers' market located in Boone, North Carolina established July 6, 1974.
College Field
College Field was Appalachian State University's college football stadium in Boone, North Carolina. The Mountaineers played at College Field from 1928–1961. The Mountaineers moved across campus to Kidd Brewer Stadium (then Conrad Stadium) in 1962.
Hickory Ridge Homestead
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is a living history museum in Boone, North Carolina located adjacent to the Horn In The West. The museum's motto is "Keeping Yesterday For Tomorrow". The museum is a non-profit operation run by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. The museum is currently composed of several period cabins. The oldest cabin is the Tatum Cabin which was originally located in Todd, North Carolina.
Boone Mall
Boone Mall is the first indoor shopping center in the High Country, located on Blowing Rock Road in Boone, North Carolina. It has two main anchors: Belk and JC Penney, and four junior anchors: Old Navy, T.J. Maxx, Panera Bread and Sears.