Spring is in Full Boone-Area Bloom!

Rivers are rushing, waterfalls are gushing, and Applachian Spring is exploding right now in the Boone area. Take a stroll into spring with our new Boone Area Waterfalls video and trail guide. Or get on the river—the whitewater is up, and even tame streams have ample flow. There's great spring weather on the way for rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

A Great Time to Visit!

Head to the High Country right now for a sneak-peek at summer! Boone Area attractions are open and ready for spring. Try Grandfather Mountain and Linville Caverns. Tweetsie Railroad is open weekends and Memorial Day Monday till June 1st. Plan your spring or summer vacation with our Fabulous Long Weekend itinerary for families. It's never too early to book your Boone Area lodging.

Boone Area shopping is great in early spring. Shop for distinctive gifts at one-of-a-kind Boone Area galleries and specialty shops. Browse the Boone Area Buyer's Guide.

Get Outside!

Blossom-bordered High Country trails lead casual walkers to breathtaking scenes, many on the Blue Ridge Parkway’s easy “leg-stretcher”  trails. Check out our Ultimate Parkway Guide.

Not a hiker? Just hit the road—the Parkway is a motor trail famous for seeing wildflowers through the windshield.

Don't forget to bring your bike!  Or rent one at a Boone Area bike shop. Boone's new Rocky Knob Park was just named among the country's top 9 "Ultimate Ride hotspots" by Velo Magazine. Another 2.5 miles of trail and four new skills areas opened for the first time on Apil 28th. The Boone Greenway makes a great easier ride. 

Wild for Waterfalls?

Plentiful spring rains have the High Country's streams gushing right now! Check out our brand new Boone Area Waterfalls video and trail guide. Clear, bright days after spring showers are the time to see the High Country's cascades at their thundering best—often just an easy stroll.

Fly fishing surfaces in spring as trout and other species are lured into the dancing sunlight of streams and lakes after a long winter. Boone Area outfitters’ tackle and boats are in top shape.

The year’s best whitewater rafting and kayaking rides in with early spring—and right now conditions are perfect. May is the time to experience the excitement of world-class streams like Wilson Creek and the Nolichucky and Watauga rivers. Area outfitters are getting their rafts and gourmet lunch menus ready.

It’s also prime canoeing and paddling weather. Visit New River State Park (or other Boone Area State Parks).

Or Just Relax!

No need to rush around—just take a sophisticated slow-down and click the hot buttons below for the newest, most noteworthy travel experiences in the Boone Area.

Soak up world-class relaxation with our new Spa Guide to the High County. Add swirling and sipping to your visit on the new Boone Area Wine Trail. Wander Back Roads to great scenery—or take in the Boone Area's Top Ten Overlooks, many on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  

It's Summer Sports Time in the Boone Area!

View the video below to sample the fun of summer in the Boone Area.

Inviting Accommodations are Everywhere!

Whatever’s on your Boone Area agenda—a romantic weekend (check out our new Romantic Weekend itinerary) or active adventure—check-in to atmospheric accommodations.

Cozy and inviting Cabins, Cottages & Condos, picturesque Bed & Breakfast Inns, luxurious Resorts & Spas, and Hotels & Motels are convenient to towns, attractions, even trails. There's also a choice of Campgrounds, whether you want to pitch a tent or park an RV. And don't forget Boone Area Retreats & Conference Centers.

Enticing Amenities—

The Equal of Resort Areas Nationwide

The Boone Area is more than hiking and biking. The Boone Area's unique stores and shops are the perfect place to find truly distinctive gifts for yourself or others—browse our Boone Area Buyer's Guide. Add tempting dining in classic resort towns like Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk—and the High Country’s amenities rival premier resort destinations nationwide.