As the mother of the bride’s favorite shop in town, this store is sure to have something for everyone! Third Day Market is a full service garden center, nursery, home decor and gift shop serving the Northwest corner of North Carolina.

The Mast General Store is a local favorite for sure! While the Boone location has everything imaginable, be sure to check out the original store in Valle Crucis to be whisked away in time.

While you are in town, check out the bride’s favorite store! Voted the best boutique in town three years in a row, this quaint shop is sure to impress.

Rent paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks by the hour and enjoy the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway from the water at this National Park Service Authorized Concessioner.

Enjoy tubing on the New River that provides a scenic passageway through abundant wildflowers, inspiring mountain scenery and excellent birding.

At the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, ride the carts down the mountain at speeds up to 27 MPH - complete with three 360-degree loops.

Boone and Blowing Rock's highest rated zipline!

Cheer on the Boone Bigfoots as they play summer baseball as a part of the Coastal Plain League at Appalachian State University's beautiful Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.

It’s not a long hike: round-trip, this trail spans just under a mile. But it’s one of the most popular trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain, and for an excellent reason: the views from Beacon Heights are far-flung, panoramic and beautiful.

It’s simply one of the best, short-distance hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Rough Ridge Trail ascends through a jagged, rocky terrain at Rough Ridge, soaring to simply breathtaking views.

The Watauga County Farmers’ Market has been considered the town square of the High Country since 1974. Vendors in the region provide locally made and produced food, art, music and crafts in a mountain setting in the heart of Boone, NC. While you are there, grab a loaded biscuit from the Everybody's Loaded Biscuits truck!

A spectacular drive takes visitors to the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, thousands of feet above the Carolina Piedmont. A world-class nature museum, interpretive programs, and Environmental Habitats for elk, bears, eagles, cougars, and otters offer outdoor education and entertainment. Awesome trails lead to high adventure in the Grandfather Mountain State Park.

Apple Hill Farm started in 2002 and is now home to alpacas, angora goats, llamas, horses, donkeys, ponies, chickens, dogs, cats, and Mr. Pickles the mini pig! Still a working alpaca farm, their passion is creating an environment where guests can develop a new and deeper connection with animals and the beautiful mountain they call home.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains by taking a scenic lift ride at Beech Mountain Resort. At the summit, you can head over to 5506″ Skybar to grab a fresh beverage or hang out for a while just to take it all in.