About Boone, NC

     The town of Boone sits in Watauga County atop the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of
North Carolina. Serving as the county seat and market town, Boone is also home to
Appalachian State University. Our town gets its name from the famous pioneer and
explorer, Daniel Boone. The Town of Boone was incorporated in 1872 and now has reached
a population of 18,280 people. At 3,333 feet above sea level, Boone sits at the highest elevation
of any town its size east of the Mississippi!

     Summertime in Boone usually consists of temperatures no hotter than 76°F. Noticeably
cooler than surrounding lowland areas, Boone may be just the place to escape the heat of a
Carolina Summer. Winters in Boone are also colder than most. The regular snowfall provides
perfect opportunities for wintry sports!  Located off the breathtaking  Blue Ridge Parkway,
Boone offers a fourseason playground for families and adventure seekers alike.

     Just miles away from Grandfather Mountain, Boone is known as one of the best outdoor
adventure destinations in the Southeast. Boone boasts charming local businesses as well as a
progressive school system that has been consistently rated for it’s excellence. The strong sense
of community and natural beauty makes Boone stand out as one of the best places to visit and live.