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Mast General Store
A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.
7 km · about 15 min drive
North Carolina, United States · North America
Boone works well as a base: 15 minutes from Blowing Rock, 21km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).
Boone is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 18,156, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Boone sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boone to your route.
Appalachian State University (), or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D. Dougherty and the latter's wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty. The university expanded to include other programs in 1967 and joinedRead more
the University of North Carolina System in 1971. It is classified as "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" for research activity.
The university enrolls more than 21,500 students. It offers more than 150 bachelor's degrees and 70 graduate degree programs, including two doctoral programs. The university has eight colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Walker College of Business, the Reich College of Education, the College of Fine and Applied Arts, the Beaver College of Health Sciences, the Honors College, the Hayes School of Music, and University College. It opened an additional campus in Hickory in 2023.
The Athletic Teams compete in the Sun Belt Conference, except for a few sports that compete in the Southern Conference, such as wrestling. The university's team name is the Mountaineers.
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Boone is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.2168 latitude, -81.6745 longitude.
Boone has a population of approximately 18,156 people, making it a town in United States.
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A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
A .625-mile NASCAR oval that sat abandoned from 1996 until a 2022 revival, with one banked straight following the natural slope of the land. Now restored and racing again while keeping its vintage character.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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