Your guide to the 4th in the Boone/Blowing Rock area
Jul 2, 2026
PLUS: Autumn 'Land of Oz' tickets go on sale this week, backpacking and pottery classes, report says winter storms hurt tourism, 2 $6M houses go up for sale in Blowing Rock, part of Parkway to open
Jun 25, 2026
PLUS: Baby goat yoga, Symphony on the Mountain, Highland Games, New BBQ restaurant, Hikers rescued
Jul 9, 2026
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Visitor traffic fell 7.5% as storms kept travelers from reaching Boone and Blowing Rock
Jun 24, 2026
What to do in Blowing Rock, Boone and beyond
Restaurants, activities and more in or near Blowing Rock
Restaurants, activities and more in or near Boone
Places to eat, drink and be merry
Your hiking options, from strolls to serious workouts
Things to do in Blowing Rock, Boone & surrounding areas
Market updates, notable listings, land sales and trends
🍴 Restaurants
Jun 23, 2026
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3 min read
Warm cookies. Homemade ice cream. Donuts. Chocolate.
Jun 18, 2026
6 min read
PLUS: Boonerang festival this weekend; Plans for the new Bistro Roca; 3 questions with library association president
📍 Boone
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Jun 17, 2026
2 min read
Trout, meatloaf, fried chicken — and a surprisingly good bar
Jun 16, 2026
1 min read
A new downtown Boone spot is doing Italian the right way
Jun 14, 2026
'Feral BBQ' targeting June 25 opening at former Woodlands/Peddlin' Pig spot on U.S. 321
Jun 11, 2026
7 min read
PLUS: Art in the Park, Thomas at Tweetsie, jazz festival, Q&A with longtime homeowner, luxury house + event venue on 45 acres for sale
Jun 10, 2026
Explore one of North Carolina’s most dramatic landscapes
Jun 4, 2026
PLUS: Geodome Airbnb vacation rental; things to do this weekend; 3 questions for home decor shop owner; man rescued after fall from cliff
