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1. Daniel Boone Native Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

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4. Appalachian Ski Mountain

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5. Turtle Island Preserve

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6. The Art of Living Retreat Center

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7. Howard's Knob

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8. Watauga County Farmer's Market

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9. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

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10. North Carolina Daniel Boone Heritage Trail

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11. Booneshine Brewing Company

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12. River and Earth Adventures

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13. Rock Dimensions

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14. The Cascades Trail

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15. The Greenway Trail

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16. Turchin Center

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17. High Mountain Expeditions

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18. Tweetsie Railroad

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19. Coyote Kitchen

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20. Melanie’s Food Fantasy

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21. Elk Creek Outfitters

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22. Horn in the West

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Boone is a charming historical town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The home of Appalachian State University, it has a lively student-town spirit while also retaining the ruggedness associated with its past, which is closely linked to the legendary explorer Daniel Boone. The surrounding area offers some of the country's best outdoor adventures, with fast, clear rivers perfect for rafting or kayaking.

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