Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Downtown Boone is full of charm and history. With its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, Boone has evolved into a cultural hub, attracting locals and visitors alike. Downtown Boone offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity, making it a beloved destination for all who venture here.
We aim to preserve and protect the historic downtown area of Boone by encouraging property owners to maintain, improve, and beautify downtown properties.
Downtown Boone serves as the concierge to an elevated experience for both locals and visitors. Home to Appalachian State University and tucked against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge, our downtown area is the perfect place to take in the beauty of the High Country.
There’s always something to do in Downtown Boone! For a full list of events, visit: Our Events Page Explore Boone
Parking is always free on Sundays, after 5:00 pm, and on Town of Boone observed holidays. Check out our parking page for more information.
Discover local shops, restaurants, galleries, and more in our downtown area.
Learn more about the Downtown Boone Development Association.
View the map of our entire downtown district.
View live video feed of King Street here!
The Town of Boone is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center.
The Downtown Boone Development Association is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnership to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
Nationally recognized. Locally powered.
Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
