Weekend in North Carolina Mountains
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Weekend in North Carolina Mountains
Sarah Cornett
A weekend guide to Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. My family loves traveling to the NC mountains for a quick weekend getaway. My husband grew up in the area and we always visit multiple times a year so we know our way around the area.
As we are typically traveling from Charlotte, we usually go to Boone on the way in, stay in Banner Elk, and come back through Blowing Rock to hit all our favorite places. We also love to bring our dog to the mountains with us so most places you see in this itinerary are dog friendly.
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Pro tip: The weather in the mountains can change dramatically on any given day. Be sure to check the weather forecast ahead of time to pack accordingly. If you are traveling during the winter months, ensure your vehicle is prepared to drive through the snow.
Day 1: Boone, NC
My family always start in Boone on the way up from Charlotte. Boone is a college town, home to Appalachian State and has lots of great shopping and dining options.
Your first stop is lunch at the Local.
The Local
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The food is incredible here and they have a great selection of local craft beer. They also have a dog friendly covered patio, perfect for inclement weather.
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If you aren’t traveling with a pet, Black Cat Burrito is another great option for lunch.
Black Cat Burrito
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One of the most popular restaurants in Boone. Truly an institution in the Boone restaurant scene.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Cornett
Hello! My name is Sarah Cornett and I live in Charlotte, NC. I absolutely love to travel!
Living in Charlotte is a perfect location to travel. We are 3 hours to the beach and 2 hours to the mountains and have access to an international airport.
Travel is a passion of mine and I try to explore at least one new place every year. To date, I’ve visited 15 different countries and 29 different states in the US. My personal goal is to travel to at least 100 countries and hit all 50 states.
Follow along to join me on my journey!
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Boone, NC, USA
Blowing Rock, NC, USA
Banner Elk, NC, USA
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