Best 22 things to do in Boone, NC

Learn about local ecology on a scenic half-day hike tailored to your skill level.

Create a custom glass ornament with a hands-on class

Create your own glass jellyfish pendant in a 1-hour class—no experience needed

Walk from Junaluska Hill to downtown Boone with lantern-lit ghost stories

Make a custom glass necklace in a 1-hour demo class—no experience needed

Make your own glass pipe with guided instruction in a 2-hour class

Create a glass turtle in a guided 2-hour class—no experience needed

Learn glassblowing basics and make your own marble, necklace, or ornament

Book airport transportation with an on-time departure

Soar above forest canopies on ten ziplines, an ATV ride, and a 50-ft swinging bridge

Learn fly fishing with small-group instruction for any skill level

Gentle Watauga River rafting with Class I–II rapids and one Class III

Play your own music on the New River with a Bluetooth speaker rental

Float with your own cooler on the New River

Discover Boone's rich heritage on a concise guided stroll downtown.

Explore Boone’s top pubs with a beer expert on a fun two-hour walking crawl

Flow through Vinyasa poses atop a paddleboard while soaking in tranquil lake views.

Paddle Price Lake while learning about local flora and fauna on a fun 2-hour session

Spend a full day scaling diverse routes with expert instruction for all skill levels

Paddle calm Appalachian waters with gear and shuttle included.

Experience guided fly fishing with expert instruction in scenic mountain waters.

Raft gentle rapids on the Watauga River with a guide