Kirsten's Cabin Guidebook
Food scene
Best Coffee! “Nestled in the heart of downtown Boone, we serve a great community of locals, students, and coffee lovers from around the world. Check out our full espresso bar, smoothies, and pastries made daily in-house. We roast our own coffee at the shop every week.”
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Espresso News
267 Howard StBest Coffee! “Nestled in the heart of downtown Boone, we serve a great community of locals, students, and coffee lovers from around the world. Check out our full espresso bar, smoothies, and pastries made daily in-house. We roast our own coffee at the shop every week.”
Best BBQ! Mouthwatering ribs and chicken plus all the fixins! For the best experience, choose the Boone location. There is a great patio and indoor bar option also!
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Best BBQ! Mouthwatering ribs and chicken plus all the fixins! For the best experience, choose the Boone location. There is a great patio and indoor bar option also!
Best Burger! Many options of Game Burgers and the best French fries around! Vegetarian options also available. Exquisite cocktails and lots of fresh local beer on tap. Indoor, bar and outdoor seating available!
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The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Best Burger! Many options of Game Burgers and the best French fries around! Vegetarian options also available. Exquisite cocktails and lots of fresh local beer on tap. Indoor, bar and outdoor seating available!
Best Sushi Experience! “Opened in May 2013, CoBo Sushi Bistro and Bar is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that not only includes the Japanese art of sushi, but also has plenty of non-traditional and contemporary menu items. We have a fun-loving, casual, yet elegant atmosphere that welcomes all.”
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CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StBest Sushi Experience! “Opened in May 2013, CoBo Sushi Bistro and Bar is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that not only includes the Japanese art of sushi, but also has plenty of non-traditional and contemporary menu items. We have a fun-loving, casual, yet elegant atmosphere that welcomes all.”
Best Fine Dining! This unique Farm to Table experience is nestled near the Blue Ridge Parkway and provides a full mountain experience! Be ready to get wined and dined.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdBest Fine Dining! This unique Farm to Table experience is nestled near the Blue Ridge Parkway and provides a full mountain experience! Be ready to get wined and dined.
Best Pizza! BEST thin crust pizza around! An amazing Gluten Free crust option and wide variety of menu options, and good beer on tap. Check events calendar for wonderful music playing!
“What we can’t source from the surrounding counties, we try to source from North Carolina and the Southeast region.”
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Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StBest Pizza! BEST thin crust pizza around! An amazing Gluten Free crust option and wide variety of menu options, and good beer on tap. Check events calendar for wonderful music playing!
“What we can’t source from the surrounding counties, we try to source from North Carolina and the Southeast region.”
Best for food sensitivities/ allergies (and amazing food!) Probably the best sweet potato/regular fries (with vegan chipotle dip) that you have ever had! Lots of indoor seating and a spacious outdoor covered deck. Grab a bowl or a boat filled with healthy goodness and enjoy this locally owned unique experience!
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrBest for food sensitivities/ allergies (and amazing food!) Probably the best sweet potato/regular fries (with vegan chipotle dip) that you have ever had! Lots of indoor seating and a spacious outdoor covered deck. Grab a bowl or a boat filled with healthy goodness and enjoy this locally owned unique experience!
Best Salads, Bakery and Sandwiches! Whether you choose ‘The Bakery’ near campus or ‘The Kitchen’, you will have an amazingly fresh experience with homemade bread and baked goods. ‘The Kitchen’ (as the locals call it) - Stick Boy off Boone Heights Drive - has a full menu of delicious breakfast options and sandwiches!
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Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrBest Salads, Bakery and Sandwiches! Whether you choose ‘The Bakery’ near campus or ‘The Kitchen’, you will have an amazingly fresh experience with homemade bread and baked goods. ‘The Kitchen’ (as the locals call it) - Stick Boy off Boone Heights Drive - has a full menu of delicious breakfast options and sandwiches!
Most Fun Dining Experience! Great food, delicious drinks, spirits, billiards, big screen TV’s and live music - The Local has it all! Outdoor patio option, bar, and plenty of seating. Make a reservation to ensure you get a taste of this locally owned Boone goodness!
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The Local
179 Howard StMost Fun Dining Experience! Great food, delicious drinks, spirits, billiards, big screen TV’s and live music - The Local has it all! Outdoor patio option, bar, and plenty of seating. Make a reservation to ensure you get a taste of this locally owned Boone goodness!
Best Indian! “Indian dishes can easily be considered some of the world’s most flavorful. The large variety of appetizers, snacks, side dishes and desserts have found numerous fans on an international scale. Combining all tastes possible, the Indian cuisine is bound to satisfy spice-lovers, “salty” people and persons with a sweet tooth alike.”
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Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights DrBest Indian! “Indian dishes can easily be considered some of the world’s most flavorful. The large variety of appetizers, snacks, side dishes and desserts have found numerous fans on an international scale. Combining all tastes possible, the Indian cuisine is bound to satisfy spice-lovers, “salty” people and persons with a sweet tooth alike.”
Most Environmentally Conscious Restaurant! “Foods have the unique power to heal ourselves and our planet. We are working towards supporting the wellbeing of both at Wild Craft by choosing to serve wholesome and fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. We use only Styrofoam-free, plastic-free, and biodegradable products for all our takeout dishes. We believe small steps make a big difference, so let's take them together!”
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Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StMost Environmentally Conscious Restaurant! “Foods have the unique power to heal ourselves and our planet. We are working towards supporting the wellbeing of both at Wild Craft by choosing to serve wholesome and fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. We use only Styrofoam-free, plastic-free, and biodegradable products for all our takeout dishes. We believe small steps make a big difference, so let's take them together!”
Newest Hot Spot! A local catering company since 1999 (Reid’s Café & Catering Co.) has opened this amazing dining experience! Music on Tuesdays, cocktail Wednesdays, and Tall boy Thursdays! The Beacon procures the highest quality ingredients for their seasonal menus.
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The Beacon Butcher Bar
North Carolina 105Newest Hot Spot! A local catering company since 1999 (Reid’s Café & Catering Co.) has opened this amazing dining experience! Music on Tuesdays, cocktail Wednesdays, and Tall boy Thursdays! The Beacon procures the highest quality ingredients for their seasonal menus.
I’ve watched this brewery grow over the years and they have a new great location with open aired seating, wonderful appetizers, and the option of a beer garden/food truck which has great BBQ on Saturdays! Grab a flight and try all the tasty flavors!
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrI’ve watched this brewery grow over the years and they have a new great location with open aired seating, wonderful appetizers, and the option of a beer garden/food truck which has great BBQ on Saturdays! Grab a flight and try all the tasty flavors!
Best Cider! There are not many places you can get a flight of delicious ciders - and many of them are low in sugar! Of course, they have amazing brews also for the beer lover, and even seltzers on tap. Everyone will be satisfied! Food Truck on premises and great open-air environment. Often great music and special events are available.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrBest Cider! There are not many places you can get a flight of delicious ciders - and many of them are low in sugar! Of course, they have amazing brews also for the beer lover, and even seltzers on tap. Everyone will be satisfied! Food Truck on premises and great open-air environment. Often great music and special events are available.
Best Winery! “Our rich history firmly rooted in family is the pride of Grandfather Vineyard, matched only by our wines, of course. Drink local and pay a visit to Grandfather Vineyard and Winery.”
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneBest Winery! “Our rich history firmly rooted in family is the pride of Grandfather Vineyard, matched only by our wines, of course. Drink local and pay a visit to Grandfather Vineyard and Winery.”
Sightseeing
A Place with a View of Boone!
Howard Knob, or Howard's Knob as the locals call it, is well known to the citizens of Boone and Watauga County. It rises 4,396 feet up and is a bit over 1,000 feet above Boone. You have a great view of the town, Appalachian State University and down the valley. The small park is managed by the Watauga Parks and Recreation and has places to picnic for a great family outing. To get there go to 604 Howards Knob Rd, Boone.
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Howards Knob County Park
604 Howards Knob RdA Place with a View of Boone!
Howard Knob, or Howard's Knob as the locals call it, is well known to the citizens of Boone and Watauga County. It rises 4,396 feet up and is a bit over 1,000 feet above Boone. You have a great view of the town, Appalachian State University and down the valley. The small park is managed by the Watauga Parks and Recreation and has places to picnic for a great family outing. To get there go to 604 Howards Knob Rd, Boone.
History, Trails, and Pure Beauty! Take a tour of the historical house and pick a horse carriage trail for a wonderful hiking experience (The Towers Trail has the best views!)
Note that this website is full of many Heritage options to tour on the Blue ridge Parkway!
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Mansión Moses Cone
History, Trails, and Pure Beauty! Take a tour of the historical house and pick a horse carriage trail for a wonderful hiking experience (The Towers Trail has the best views!)
Note that this website is full of many Heritage options to tour on the Blue ridge Parkway!
There are a lot of options at Julian Price Park area. Have a picnic, rent a boat, hike around the lake, or take a 5-mile hike on the Boone Fork Trail!
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Price Lake
There are a lot of options at Julian Price Park area. Have a picnic, rent a boat, hike around the lake, or take a 5-mile hike on the Boone Fork Trail!
Beautiful hiking option close to town! This 1-mile loop is a beautiful hike around Trout Lake. Hike up Rich Mountain for a little more of a challenge. Conveniently located not far from my favorite restaurant The Gamekeeper - this could be a great option for a multiple excursion date!
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Trout Lake
Beautiful hiking option close to town! This 1-mile loop is a beautiful hike around Trout Lake. Hike up Rich Mountain for a little more of a challenge. Conveniently located not far from my favorite restaurant The Gamekeeper - this could be a great option for a multiple excursion date!
Biking, walking and more- a taste of local! Here is where the locals enjoy nature! Places for picnics, walking, jogging, biking, frisbee, roller-skating - you will see it all on the Greenway Trail!
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The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailBiking, walking and more- a taste of local! Here is where the locals enjoy nature! Places for picnics, walking, jogging, biking, frisbee, roller-skating - you will see it all on the Greenway Trail!
Take in a Sunset or View!
***Minutes from Cabin***
• Left on 105 bypass from Cabin.
• Left on White Oak (next road).
• Take an immediate of the parking lot for a breathtaking view.
right at the college.
• Follow to far corner
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Watauga Campus
460 Community College DrTake in a Sunset or View!
***Minutes from Cabin***
• Left on 105 bypass from Cabin.
• Left on White Oak (next road).
• Take an immediate of the parking lot for a breathtaking view.
right at the college.
• Follow to far corner
Programs, Camps, Workshops, and Guided Tours! “Turtle Island Preserve is the ‘brainchild’ of Eustace Conway. He inherited the vision of earth stewardship and betterment of man from his maternal grandfathers' legacy of Camp Sequoyah, founded in 1924. Turtle Island today is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education center, a continuation of this rich educational family heritage. Turtle Island exists as an interpretive guide and gentle coaxing partner for people interested in seeking out enriching, satisfying, nurturing, meaningful, and transformative experiences with our ancestors graceful dance through life and history.”
Turtle Island Preserve
2683 Little Laurel RdPrograms, Camps, Workshops, and Guided Tours! “Turtle Island Preserve is the ‘brainchild’ of Eustace Conway. He inherited the vision of earth stewardship and betterment of man from his maternal grandfathers' legacy of Camp Sequoyah, founded in 1924. Turtle Island today is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education center, a continuation of this rich educational family heritage. Turtle Island exists as an interpretive guide and gentle coaxing partner for people interested in seeking out enriching, satisfying, nurturing, meaningful, and transformative experiences with our ancestors graceful dance through life and history.”
Located in Todd not far Boone, experience the New River by floating leisurely on a tube or navigating a kayak! A beautiful area of the High Country to explore.
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RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade RdLocated in Todd not far Boone, experience the New River by floating leisurely on a tube or navigating a kayak! A beautiful area of the High Country to explore.
Gallery, Music and Events - located right downtown: The Jones House
https://www.joneshouse.org/
Located right in downtown Boone, make sure you stop by and check out this historical location and gallery. If you are here in the summer, check out the summer concert series from 5-7 on Friday evenings!
604 W King St
604 West King StreetGallery, Music and Events - located right downtown: The Jones House
https://www.joneshouse.org/
Located right in downtown Boone, make sure you stop by and check out this historical location and gallery. If you are here in the summer, check out the summer concert series from 5-7 on Friday evenings!
One of the most established Fine Art Galleries in the High Country of Western North Carolina, Carlton Gallery features a spirited collection of artworks in all mediums with over 150 local, regional, and national artists.
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Carlton Gallery
10360 NC-105One of the most established Fine Art Galleries in the High Country of Western North Carolina, Carlton Gallery features a spirited collection of artworks in all mediums with over 150 local, regional, and national artists.
City/town information
A Beautiful and Fun Area to Explore! Make sure you stop and get a taste of Valle Crucis - its breathtaking and has a variety of great things to do such as a beautiful park, shopping (The original Mast General Store is located here), the Jerky Depot (you won’t believe the variety) and a delicious restaurant called Over Yonder!
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Valle Crucis
A Beautiful and Fun Area to Explore! Make sure you stop and get a taste of Valle Crucis - its breathtaking and has a variety of great things to do such as a beautiful park, shopping (The original Mast General Store is located here), the Jerky Depot (you won’t believe the variety) and a delicious restaurant called Over Yonder!
Shopping!
“FolkLore strives to provide our local community with a variety of goods and fashion that inspires natural beauty and living. We honor the traditions passed along by the many generations of our ancestors that have helped to pave the way to our modern world though their art, medicine, music, and fashion!”
Folklore
2208 US-421“FolkLore strives to provide our local community with a variety of goods and fashion that inspires natural beauty and living. We honor the traditions passed along by the many generations of our ancestors that have helped to pave the way to our modern world though their art, medicine, music, and fashion!”
***Seasonal***
100% producer-only market. Every Saturday morning May through November find fresh produce, locally farmed meats, eggs, artisan chocolate, fine pastries, and breads, cut flowers, hardy plants, handcrafted jewelry, original art, unique crafts, locally roasted coffee, smoked sturgeon/caviar, honey, carved wooden tableware, apothecary products, herbal tinctures and therapeutic oils. Also, food trucks, a kid’s corner, live music and cooking demonstrations.
***Seasonal***
For year round locally farmed goods order online for Wednesday weekly pickup: https://www.highcountryfoodhub.org/
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W Dr***Seasonal***
100% producer-only market. Every Saturday morning May through November find fresh produce, locally farmed meats, eggs, artisan chocolate, fine pastries, and breads, cut flowers, hardy plants, handcrafted jewelry, original art, unique crafts, locally roasted coffee, smoked sturgeon/caviar, honey, carved wooden tableware, apothecary products, herbal tinctures and therapeutic oils. Also, food trucks, a kid’s corner, live music and cooking demonstrations.
***Seasonal***
For year round locally farmed goods order online for Wednesday weekly pickup: https://www.highcountryfoodhub.org/
Make sure you stop in at the gallery in downtown Boone and check out regional artists. You can get all your holiday shopping done at once!
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Hands Craft Gallery
543 W King StMake sure you stop in at the gallery in downtown Boone and check out regional artists. You can get all your holiday shopping done at once!
Handmade chocolate and confections crafted with ethically sourced cacao. If you are lucky you will get to try a macaroon or brownie! See website for locations of products and take a taste of Boone home.
DEVORAH CHOCOLATE
252 Poplar Grove RdHandmade chocolate and confections crafted with ethically sourced cacao. If you are lucky you will get to try a macaroon or brownie! See website for locations of products and take a taste of Boone home.
Be Natural Market
273 Boone Heights DrLocally owned. Get your health on!
With a climbing wall on premises, kids will love stopping here! Adults will love the high-quality outdoor gear and pricing. Locally owned and operated, make sure you make this a fun shopping stop on your stroll through downtown Boone!
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Footsloggers
139 Depot StWith a climbing wall on premises, kids will love stopping here! Adults will love the high-quality outdoor gear and pricing. Locally owned and operated, make sure you make this a fun shopping stop on your stroll through downtown Boone!