Higher Grounds Coffee Shop

“Located in downtown Boone, their climbing tower is the starting point of their 2 1/2-hour climbing course called "Tower to Rock" where students will learn about equipment, belaying, footwork, knots and much more. The course ends with a short hike to the base of a "real rock" where you'll climb and rappel:) They also offer climbing camps for kids in the summer!”

“Maggie does beautiful work inspired by the surroundings of her home in the woods in Foscoe. Maggie's pottery has gained an enthusiastic audience at galleries state-wide and at juried craft and music festivals. For the last ten years she has also been teaching in the same program where she developed her skills, the ASU Craft Enrichment program. Her shop is only a few minutes away toward Boone! Note of interest: She was Michael Jackson's cook at Neverland! Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-5:00p. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.”

“A great sandwich shop, we love stopping here before we go out hiking so we can take lunch with us. It's also located right across the street from the original Mast General, so definitely hop in there as well!”

““Camp Family Coffee” local great family business. Great coffee and in scenic downtown Blowing Rock. They also have locations in Boone & Lenoir.”

“GEM Mining is always a fun thing to do. My kids got hooked and of course want to get something made out of what they found! My son’s favorite is Foscoe Mining Company”