Welcome to Boone NC

Boone is a beacon of commerce and finance in northwestern North Carolina. Clearly, the area is regarded as the brightest star in the constellation of communities that dot the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

Boone's economy is anchored by Appalachian State University, consistently ranked among the most respected and acclaimed comprehensive universities in the South.

Appaclachian was designated a TIME Magazine "College of the Year" in 2001...and is getting better all the time!

Without a doubt, Boone is one of the best college towns in all of America. Here, you can quench your thirst for knowledge...and take your daily dose of arts and culture. The presence of the university creates a "forever young" spirit of excitement. You can't help but get caught up in the wave of energy.

Here in the Watauga County, you will find one of North Carolina's most progressive public school systems. All eight K-8 schools are ranked as Schools of Excellence, a claim to fame no other district in the state can match.

The Watauga Campus of Caldwell Community College & Technical Insititute ensures that post-secondary education and workforce development training programs are accessible and within reach of every citizen.

You will also enjoy safe and friendly neighborhoods, a top-ranked regional medical center and the full range of shopping alternatives and dining adventures.

A four-season playground, the Boone/Blowing Rock area truly has something for everyone. And virtually every room has a view.

The mountains and the natural, scenic beauty are the region's greatest assets. That's why foolks want to live here, visit here, summmer here, go to school here, ski here...and return year after year.

A legacy of the Cherokee nation, the word "Watauga" means "whispering waters." This sets the tone for who we are as a people and what we believe in.