What To Eat, Drink, See & Do During A Weekend in Boone, NC
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll find one of North Carolina's best (and perhaps most underrated!) travel destinations: Boone.
Gorgeous views, outdoor adventures, top-tier restaurants, and breweries galore await in this must-visit mountain town.
Thinking of taking a trip to Boone? Keep reading for our top recommendations on where to stay and what to eat, drink, see, and do while you're there.
WHERE TO STAY
Truthfully, we didn't even consider a hotel when planning our trip to Boone — we knew that the Glamping Unplugged was the only option for our adventure's accommodations.
We're insanely lucky that the property owner, Brady, happens to be a fan of our We'll Take The Lot beer tasting/comedy video series. He invited us out for a stay on-site in the beautiful Treehouse Dome, and we arrived to find a cooler full of craft beer and cider from Appalachian Mountain Brewery!
The first thing we did after we hauled our bags from the car was sit down and taste each can Brady left for us. You can actually watch the full video here; aside from narrowly avoiding being murdered by an American Dagger Moth Caterpillar, we had an absolute blast.
Back to the Treehouse Dome, though. This insulated, heated treehouse is available for year-round camping (we visited in October, and though it was chilly up in the mountains, we were perfectly comfortable).
There's a king-sized bed as well as a set of twin bunk-beds, so you could technically bring up to four guests along with you. The dome is also dog-friendly for an additional $35 fee, if you want to bring your pup along with you. We found Boone to be super dog-friendly as a whole — we saw about a zillion chocolate labs in particular during our visit.
They provide your linens, blankets, pillows, and towels. You can expect a Weber grill to cook on and a high-end cooler for any food or beverages you bring along. There's also a firepit and a PyroTower chimney (as well as a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit — safety first!).
It's worth noting that you will be quite literally unplugged while you're here, since there is no WiFi and no cell phone service. Total digital detox! That gives you more time to spend exploring nature or relaxing in the hanging swing under the deck, one of the two built-into-the-deck cargo net hammocks, or down in the babbling brook.
That being said, they do provide USB chargers so you can keep your devices alive for when you leave the property and re-enter cell service zones.
Here's the thing, though! Yes, this is a luxury, eco-friendly geodesic dome overlooking a state-stocked trout stream. And yes, it's a privacy-driven, Instagram-worthy glamping experience and eco-nature escape.
But you can't go into it expecting it to be something it's not! No, there's no electricity (lanterns for light!) and there's no plumbing (but a very clean and well-stocked porta-potty). Yes, there will be insects and critters (you're in the woods!).
The Glamping Unplugged FAQ page answers any questions you might have about whether or not the glamping experience is for you. All I know is it was absolutely for us, and we'd go back in a heartbeat! If it sounds like something you might enjoy, too, you can book your stay here.
WHAT TO DO
TAKE A HIKE
DRIVE FOR THE VIEWS
Hwy 194 & 88, From Boone to Laurel Springs
Hwy 221, From Blowing Rock to Linville
Hwy 88, to Laurel Springs Hwy 194 Valle Crucis Loop
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP
EXPLORE THE ARTS
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM)
OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES
Cheers to beer travels, near and far!
We're forever planning our upcoming adventures — always to somewhere with an awesome craft beer scene! Any suggestions for our next trip? Shoot us a message at cheers@workforyourbeer.com if you have any ideas, and be sure to tag us at @workforyourbeer if you swing by any of these spots during your next visit to Boone.