| There are few areas in the country that can compare with the town of Boone, North Carolina. The county seat of Watauga County and home to Appalachian State University, here, you will find that special combination of small town charm and a wide range of amenities and recreational activities that make Boone a popular tourist destination. Without a doubt, Boone is one of the best college towns in all of America. You can satisfy your thirst for knowledge and immerse yourself in a daily dose of arts and culture. The presence of the university creates a “forever young” spirit of excitement and energy. ASU was designated by TIME Magazine as “College of the Year” in 2001…and is getting better all the time! Watauga County offers 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. Boone boasts safe and friendly neighborhoods, a top-ranked regional medical center, and the full range of shopping alternatives and dining adventures. In 2005, Boone was recognized by travel journalists as the ultimate outdoor adventure destination in the Southeast, even in North America. Along with Durango, Colorado, Bend, Oregon and North Vancouver, British Columbia, Boone, North Carolina was selected as one of four multi-sport vacation destinations in North America, featured in an article in the May 2005 issue of Adventure Sports Magazine. Downtown Boone is alive with the everyday activities of a “real” town. Explore the shops, diverse restaurants, visit the library, or pay a visit to the county courthouse. Boone, the best of the best! |
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