Boone Essential Info
Overview
Boone is in Watauga County, in the North Carolina Mountains. It is the home of Appalachian State University..
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Boone was named after famous American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone.
- Boone is a center for bluegrass musicians and Appalachian storytellers.
- Boone is the home of Appalachian State University, which was founded as a teacher's college in 1899 by brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty.
Popular Foods
- Salated Caramel Cheesecake
- Local Beef Burgers