Romantic Weekend Escapes in Boone, NC

One of the best things about Boone would have to be the food.

The Dan'l Boone Inn, is a great place to dine while in the Boone area. The guys from ESPN had dinner there while in town for the college football playoffs this year. This restaurant boast a wonderful "home cooking" style menu. A great country atmosphere and amazing staff makes this restaurant a safe bet.

Also tops on the list of great eats in the Boone area would have to be Makatos, the Japanese style restaurant, located just inside town. The show is almost as great as the food at this restaurant. The cooks are amazing as they prepare your meal at the grill located on your dining table. You can also meet and greet the other patrons that are seated with you as you dine. The cuisine is Japanese style so this may not be for everyone.

Another hometown favorite is Woodlands Barbecue, this family friendly restaurant features a great selection of BBQ of course and also has a great selection of home style Mexican dishes as well. Live entertainment is also provided. This is a great place to spend a Friday or Saturday night.

In addition to the great eats in the Boone area, you can also enjoy the slopes nearby with popular winter sport activities, Appalachian Ski Mountain, and Beech Mountain Skiing are to name a few. There are many options available for the beginners and the more advanced.

For the not so adventurous crowd you can enjoy the local theatre as well as the small hometown shops such as The Mast General Store, The Bob Timberlake Gallery, and Cabin Fever. These shops and many more throughout town feature great rustic items to give your home a cozy county feel.

A great romantic day could be spent on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the outstanding scenery and picturesque overlooks. A light packed picnic style lunch would be a wonderful addition to this day excursion. You can then head back to town and enjoy one of the restaurants listed above.

A visit to GrandfatherMountain is a another memorable day trip as well. A trip across the famous mile high swinging bridge is something you will not soon forget.

Boone, NC is such a wonderful little town, the great country atmosphere is sure to please and keep you coming back for more. I hope you have a wonderful time on your weekend escape.