
Watauga County
Watauga County is a county located in
the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census
listed the county's population as 42,695; the 2010 U.S.
Census listed the population as 51,079. Its county seat and
largest town is Boone
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 amphitheater 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.
Watauga County Nestled in a
breathtaking valley amidst some of the oldest, most scenic
mountains in the world, the Boone area offers scenic country
roads, cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and an unsurpassed
botanical paradise filled with a variety of plants matched
by few places on earth.
The Blowing Rock, North
Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an
immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns
River Gorge 3,000 feet below. Open all year weather
permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Send
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Tweetsie Railroad. Visit North
Carolina's first theme park, and take a trip back into the
days of the Old West. Hop aboard the train for an
unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic
mountains; but watch out for train robbers!
Amish Shopping Village at Chadi
Farms
Historic Chadi Farm in Valle Crucis has added
an Amish Shopping Village to its other family attractions. Send
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The Appalachian Cultural Museum
Experience the premiere museum of the Appalachian region.
The Appalachian Cultural Museum features exhibits ranging
from fossils to mountain music, looms and weaving to
self-portraits by mountain people. Spend an hour or an
afternoon exploring Appalachian natural and cultural
heritage. The Appalachian Cultural Museum is open
year-round. Located in Boone on University Hall Drive, just
off Blowing Rock Road.
828-262-3117
Grandfather Mountain
Be
inspired by the views from the highest point in the Blue
Ridge and escape to a nature sanctuary of global importance.
Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph
native wildlife in natural habitats and hike some of the
South's finest alpine trails. US 221 two miles north of
Linville and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at
milepost 305, 15 miles south of Blowing Rock. Open all year,
weather permitting in winter. Send
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Mystery Hill
It's a
fascinating exploration of science, optical illusion and
natural phenomena. Tour includes the Mystery House where
visitors stand at a 45° angle, the Hall of Mystery, the
Puzzle Room, and Bubble-Rama. Also features Appalachian
Heritage Museum and the Native American Artifacts Museum
with 50,000 relics. Open 7 days a week, year-round, rain or
shine. Send
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Campgrounds and Cottages within 50 miles.
Cottages
Boone's Country Cabins Email |
The Cottages Of Glowing
Hearth Email |
Cozy Cabin Email |
Eagle Ridge Log Cabins |
Fall Creek Meadows Email |
Fall Creek Cabins Email |
Campgrounds
Blue Bear Mountain Camp Todd, 828-406-4226 |
Catawba Falls Campground Old Fort, 828-668-4831
WiFi available
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Honey Bear Campground and
Nature Center, |
Buck Hill Campground |
Grandfather Mountain
Campground |
Linville Falls Trailer
Lodge & Campground |
Greenfield Campground |
Flintlock Campground,
Boone |