Downtown Boone Historic District, NC

Boone

Boone, North Carolina. American architecture with streets and historical buildings in Blue Ridge Mountains. Popular tourist destination
Boone, North Carolina. American architecture with streets and historical buildings in Blue Ridge Mountains. Popular tourist destination
Many, Many years ago the theater of downtown Boone, NC on King street used to look just like this. As the years passed there were damages, repairs and abandonment. At one point a dollar movie theater moved in, but eventually had to shut down. The town of Boone has a movement to restore the downtown area to what it originally used to look like while still preserving the buildings that have now.
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I chose to use this photo because when i think of the Appalachian community, I think of small businesses, not big companies like in larger communities. I think of family owned places and local goods stores and I get that feel from this view of King Street here in Boone. There are small stores and even some are structured in a way that represents old culture like the Mast General Store. When I go to King street, I get the feel of this tight community based stores and businesses  like I picture it was like in the early establishment of this community.
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Ah, what a cozy corner of Dancing Moon, the Earthway book store on King Street. We can see a basket full of local herbal teas, drying herbs, and individually made alcohol based tinctures. Why is it that the idea of home-made medicine signified a sense of authentic "Appalachia"? Though I grew up in WV, the idea of making one's own medicine never occurred to me until moving to this region of NC. 

As a medicine, alcohol has been said to be one of the most ancient forms. Some say that bioarchaeologists have been able to identify jars found in tombs of one of the first pharaohs of Egypt to find residues of medicinal herbs and wine. Alcohol-based medicines became popularized by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates around 400 BC, but with the rise of modern medicine, the suppression of this ancient practice is what dominates. Anyway, how would the pharmaceutical industry profit if people were aware that the origin of majority of modern medicine comes from plants?

But let's not forget, modern medicine is just as "authentic" to "Appalachia" as what we see in this photo.

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Downtown Boone Historic District Hotel Deals

The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

2.5 out of 5
611 W King St Boone NC
The price is NT$4,011 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$4,011
NT$5,875 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Appalachian ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
Staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC
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The price is NT$3,192 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$3,192
NT$3,599 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very clean room and the staff were so friendly.

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC
The price is NT$3,507 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$3,507
NT$3,955 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,288 reviews)
The front desk was amazing, Stephanie the room attendant was amazing. Overall stay was awesome the room was clean, property was clean and is near everything!

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

2.5 out of 5
608 Beech Mountain Pkwy Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (480 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/2/12

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street Boone NC
The price is NT$4,097 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
NT$4,097
NT$4,620 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Tweetsie Railroad are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
Room and staff were great - only parking for 1 car not committed to us before stay

Reviewed on 2026/1/20

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
The size and accommodations of this stay exceeded my expectations!

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

The Highlands at Sugar
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Downtown Boone Historic District, NC