Downtown Boone is a year-round destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, offering something for everyone. In addition to our wide variety of local shops and restaurants, visitors can enjoy unique experiences like arcades, spas, and an escape room. Throughout the year, our lively event calendar draws people downtown, starting with Earth First Friday in April, followed by Boonerang in June, our 4th of July celebrations, Busker’s Fest, and Boonetober Fest in the fall. Families love Boone BOO! for Halloween, and our Festive First Friday kicks off the holiday season with local flair, making downtown Boone a vibrant hub for fun and community all year long.
There’s always something special waiting for you in downtown Boone! Whether you’re looking for a fun family activity, a cozy spot to relax, or a unique local find, our vibrant downtown has something for everyone. Make a night of it by exploring some of these great experiences:
• Make a family terrarium at King Street Flowers & Gifts
• Check out Rams Rack for a homemade Halloween costume
• Hang out at either of our two arcades: Ambrosia Arcade or Boone Saloon
• Enjoy a picnic lunch from Wildwood on the Jones House lawn
• Explore the different showings at the Appalachian Theatre
• Visit the Watauga County Public Library for a new, exciting read
• Take a moment to relax at the beautiful Jimmy Smith Park
• Treat yourself to something sweet from Blue Deer, Ben & Jerry’s, Venture, Hole Lotta Doughnuts, Insomnia Cookies, or Little Wing Ice Cream
• Test your skills on the climbing wall at Rock Dimensions
• Grab some candy from Mast General Store
• Find your center with a yoga class at Neighborhood Yoga
• Escape into an interactive puzzle adventure at Mysterium Escape Room
• Stroll through the latest exhibitions at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
• Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our 25 restaurants, where you’ll find everything from pizza and burgers to tacos and breakfast favorites. The food is great, but it’s the warmth and welcoming spirit of our downtown community that we hope will lift your spirits too.
• Grab a coffee or hot chocolate and do some window shopping as you stroll through downtown.
