Audie's Guidebook
Coffee
Hatchet Coffee
150A Den Mac DrOur favorite coffee shop/ hang out space.
Great coffee shop and donut shop. Fresh donuts everyday and on Friday they make gluten free ones!
58 locals recommend
Local Lion
791 Blowing Rock RdGreat coffee shop and donut shop. Fresh donuts everyday and on Friday they make gluten free ones!
Two locations for this place! The boone heights drive one is a great lunch spot as well.
55 locals recommend
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrTwo locations for this place! The boone heights drive one is a great lunch spot as well.
Smaller coffee shop very close to our Airbnb and right in downtown boone. You can walk to it while shopping around king street. Great local atmosphere and very good coffee.
46 locals recommend
Espresso News
267 Howard StSmaller coffee shop very close to our Airbnb and right in downtown boone. You can walk to it while shopping around king street. Great local atmosphere and very good coffee.
Breakfast
Sunrise Grill
1675 NC-105Good breakfast place, indoor seating. Close to our Airbnb.
Melanie's
664 W King StDelicious breakfast/brunch. One of my faves.
Boone Bagelry
516 W King StSomewhere quick. Locals tip: call ahead and place your order.
Vicious Biscuit Boone
Just opened up! Great biscuits of all kinds.
Betty's Biscuits
Newly opened on king street.
Food scene
Vidalia
831 W King StAmazing food, perfect for special occasions!
My personal favorite. If you have food allergies, this is your place. They offer a little of everything. They have a comforting, “local” atmosphere.
69 locals recommend
Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StMy personal favorite. If you have food allergies, this is your place. They offer a little of everything. They have a comforting, “local” atmosphere.
If you want sushi, this is your place. Locals tip, either get a reservation ahead of time or eat at the open bar.
104 locals recommend
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StIf you want sushi, this is your place. Locals tip, either get a reservation ahead of time or eat at the open bar.
Great food. They cater well to food allergies too. Amazing desserts as well!
115 locals recommend
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrGreat food. They cater well to food allergies too. Amazing desserts as well!
Would recommend if you’re looking for fantastic pizza “take out” style.
21 locals recommend
Capone's Pizza
139 New Market CentreWould recommend if you’re looking for fantastic pizza “take out” style.
Great sandwich place and good wine selections in the evening.
26 locals recommend
Basil's Fresh Pasta and Deli
246 Wilson DrGreat sandwich place and good wine selections in the evening.
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StGreat food and drinks. Pizza is amazing.
Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights DrFantastic Indian food.
“Fast food” type place but great burgers/fries/shakes and a nice outdoor seating area if you’re wanting to eat at the restaurant.
52 locals recommend
Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock Rd“Fast food” type place but great burgers/fries/shakes and a nice outdoor seating area if you’re wanting to eat at the restaurant.
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Mellow Mushroom
805 W King StThe Horton Hotel
611 W King StCome here mainly for the rooftop bar.
Breweries
Great hangout place. Food and drinks won’t disappoint. If you’re here in the summertime their Bier garden is a favorite of ours. Check for trivia nights. Tourists love this place and locals.
137 locals recommend
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrGreat hangout place. Food and drinks won’t disappoint. If you’re here in the summertime their Bier garden is a favorite of ours. Check for trivia nights. Tourists love this place and locals.
Chill atmosphere, a locals hangout. Many beers and many ciders!
141 locals recommend
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrChill atmosphere, a locals hangout. Many beers and many ciders!
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StThis place is a little more tucked away and less crowded than the other places.
Lost Province at Hardin Creek
This place is a little more tucked away and less crowded than the other places.
Skiing
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrBeech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeautiful views! More chill atmosphere.
Very close to town. Small, good for first timers or people only looking for terrain park.
251 locals recommend
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdVery close to town. Small, good for first timers or people only looking for terrain park.
Sightseeing/hiking
Hiking. Tourist destination. Amazing views.
105 locals recommend
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyHiking. Tourist destination. Amazing views.
Blue ridge parkways offers multiple beautiful overlooks and numerous hikes
28 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway Access
Blue Ridge Parkway AccessBlue ridge parkways offers multiple beautiful overlooks and numerous hikes
Hiking, skill level easy. 5 miles. Connects to Hebron rock colony.
39 locals recommend
Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork TrailHiking, skill level easy. 5 miles. Connects to Hebron rock colony.
Price Park Picnic Area
Nice hang out spot. Boone fork trail begins here.
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdOur favorite walking spot for our dog or just going on a stroll. You will almost always see many deer roaming around.
16 locals recommend
The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailOur favorite walking spot for our dog or just going on a stroll. You will almost always see many deer roaming around.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwySweet Treats
blue deer on king
352 W King StBen & Jerry’s
671 W King StLocal Lion
791 Blowing Rock RdDon’t pass up on the doughnuts.
Venture Chocolate and Wine Co.
This is a hang out space with delicious chocolates and wine.