According to someone who's traveled all over the state.

Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the quirky college town of Boone, which at only a 3-hour’s drive from us in Raleigh, is the perfect destination for a getaway. Boone isn’t just a mountain ...

The courtyard at Rhodes Motor Lodge in Boone has been transformed with fire pits.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Boone offers cooler summer temps and fewer crowds than nearby Asheville Outdoor activities, dining, and boutique hotels attract ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Tucked into the ribbons of Appalachia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of North Carolina’s hidden gems, a small mountain enclave ...