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Boone, North Carolina

Everything Boone is known for

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Boone, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to a vibrant music scene. The town has produced artists like the indie band Rainbow Kitten Surprise and folk musician Brooks Forsyth. Boone is also mentioned in songs such as "Shull's Mills" by Frank Proffitt and "(Come on in) The Whiskey’s Fine" by Mark Chesnutt. Live music, spanning genres from bluegrass to jazz, can be found at various venues throughout Boone.

Music in Boone

Songs About Boone

Shull's Mills
Frank Proffitt
90%
"Goin' back to Shull's mills"
(Come on in) The Whiskey’s Fine
Mark Chesnutt
55%
"Somewhere outside of Boone"
Asheville Blues
Adeem the Artist
52%
"honey, I don't think we're in Boone anymore"
(come on in) the whiskey's fine
Mark Chesnutt
29%
"Out past Watauga road"

Rivers & Roads in Song near Boone

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Boone.

History of Boone

Grandfather Mountain

1794

Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.

12.0 mi away

Linn Cove Viaduct

1979

Engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway that curves around Grandfather Mountain on 153 precast segments.

13.6 mi away

Everything Near Boone

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Boone, NC · Local history

    Boone, North Carolina, feels like a happy accident, a place where history, geography, and youthful energy collide. High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, at over 3,300 feet, the town's elevation sets it apart. It's not just…

  • Tweetsie Railroad · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Hear that train whistle? It echoes a history much bigger than this theme park. Tweetsie Railroad is all about celebrating the age of steam and the Wild West, but its star, Locomotive Number 12, has a story that goes…

  • Mast Farm · 5.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine walking for days to find a new home. That's what Joseph Mast did, leading to the creation of this very spot: the Mast Farm. In the late 1700s, Joseph Mast journeyed from Pennsylvania and settled on land that…

  • Mast General Store · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here – this isn't just any general store; it's a time capsule! The Mast General Store has been the heart of Valle Crucis since 1883. William Mast, along with his partner Henry Taylor, established the store. It…

  • Todd General Store · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine this: a place where time seems to slow down, where the aroma of aged wood and local goods hangs in the air. That's the Todd General Store, a true survivor and the heart of this community for generations. This…

  • R. T. Greer and Company Root and Herb Warehouse · 8.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming spot was once a hub for a nationwide business, shipping roots and herbs across the country. R.T. Greer and Company built this warehouse around 1918. The two-story building was constructed with a timber…

  • Banner Elk Hotel · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming building has been welcoming travelers to Banner Elk since before the Civil War! It started as a simple dwelling around 1856.As more people came to the area, it grew. Between 1877 and 1891, the hotel…

  • Grandfather Mountain · 12.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.

  • Linn Cove Viaduct · 13.6 mi · Historical Marker

    Engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway that curves around Grandfather Mountain on 153 precast segments.

  • Avery County Jail · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    These walls have seen their share of drama. Built in 1913, this building served as the Avery County Jail for decades. Designed in the Italianate style by Wheeler & Runge, the jail was a two-story stuccoed brick…

  • Dula-Horton Cemetery · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine your family resting here for generations – that's the story of Dula-Horton Cemetery. This peaceful spot has been the final resting place for the Dula-Horton family since 1835.Five generations of the extended…

  • Historic Ashe County Courthouse · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This isn't just another pretty building; it's the Historic Ashe County Courthouse, a landmark that has witnessed over a century of justice and local governance in this community. Constructed in 1904, this courthouse was…

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