Holidayers must not forget to tour the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Blue Ridge Parkway, Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, Kidd-Brewer Stadium, Jones House Community Center, Grandfather Mountain, and the nearby Elk Knob State Park.

Apart from housing the Appalachian State University’s main campus and the global headquarters of Samaritan’s Purse, Boone’s impressive location has made it the most sought-after destination for outdoor recreation. Nicknamed “The Heart of the High Country,” Boone is the biggest community and economic center of western North Carolina’s seven-county region. Watauga County’s seat of government, Boone named in honor of the distinguished American pioneer Daniel Boone, sits at an elevation of 3,333 ft ringed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Image credit Nolichuckyjake via Shutterstock. Although the state capital, Raleigh, and other populated metropolises like Charlotte, Greensboro, and Durham are high on the travel lists of vacationers, the ‘hospitable’ small towns in the Tarheel State offer something unique for every visitor. Also, being one of the original Thirteen Colonies, the Old North State is distinguished for its rich history, pristine scenery, lively culture, and top-notch recreation. 12 of the Most Hospitable Small Towns in North CarolinaĪ constituent US state of the Carolinas region of the Atlantic Seaboard, North Carolina, situated halfway between Florida and New York and stretching from the misty Blue Ridge Mountains to the incredible beaches of the Outer Banks, packs abundant natural wonders within its boundaries.

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