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shops in the area, with plenty of parking in the New Market Shopping Center. Grab a quick cup or browse the chalkboard for the full menu. If it’s not too chilly, try the whipped-cream topped smoothies.
Plemmons Student Union, ASU campus (828) 263-9555 Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat: 1 to 5 p.m., Sun: 4 to 10 p.m. Hours vary with university schedule
201 New Market Center, Boone (828) 265-1114 Mon-Thurs: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m, Sun: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ESPRESSO NEWS
KOJAY’S
Espresso News is a cozy and popular shop wedged between the ASU campus and downtown Boone. Parking is limited, but it’s a quick walk from anywhere in downtown Boone. In the evenings, step upstairs to visit Low, a beer and wine bar. The Low bar is open from 5 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday.
Kojay’s is a downtown Blowing Rock favorite. The shop offers various types of coffee drinks, along with sweet and savory breakfast and lunch treats, including croissants, wraps and salads.
267 Howard St., downtown Boone (828) 264-8850 Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to midnight, Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to midnight
HIGHER GROUNDS Higher Grounds is among the most accessible coffee
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GloMinerals makeup and more. Gift cards and packages are available. For more information, call (828) 264-4335, or visit www.heavenlytouchmassage.com.
WESTGLOW RESORT & SPA 224 Westglow Circle Blowing Rock, N.C. 28605
Listed as No. 4 on Travel & Leisure magazine’s World’s Best List, Westglow Resort & Spa is an allinclusive resort in Blowing Rock, offering customized spa experiences for a spa vacation, weekend getaway or day retreat. Westglow Spa offers Vichy rain therapies and body services, including a firming seaweed and mud wrap, eucalyptus salt glow, detoxification body wrap, deep tissue body massage, Thai massage, raindrop therapy and more. Medical treatments include CoolSculpting and Botox. Multiple facial, hair, nail and wax services are also available. For more information, call (828) 295-4463 or (800) 562-0807, email info@westglow.com, or visit westglowresortandspa.com.
BLUE HEAVEN RESORT & SPA 911 Rock Cliff Road Boone, N.C. 28607
1132 Main St., Blowing Rock (828) 295-0015 Sun-Thurs: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri-Sat: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
STARBUCKS Those who insist on Starbucks now have two options in the High Country to get the iconic green-logoed cups.
The menu of services at Blue Heaven was created to offer guests life-enhancing treatments, based on the principles of Ayurveda. A variety of massages, facials and holistic treatments are available, as well as a hotel with incredible views, balanced vegetarian meals, yoga and meditation. For more information, visit www.blueheavenresortandspa.com, or call (800) 368-5168.
7TH HEAVEN DAY SPA 4457 N.C. 105 South Boone, N.C. 28607 Swedish massage, sports massage, lymphatic massage, prenatal massage, hot stone massage, wraps, stress management counseling, facials and hair removal are among the services offered by 7th Heaven Day Spa. Multiple discounts and specials are available. For more information, call (828) 963-2355, or visit 7thheaven.vpweb.com.
SPA AT CRESTWOOD 3236 Shulls Mill Road Boone, N.C. 28607 Therapeutic services and treatments at the Spa at Crestwood include the highest grade of professional massage and skin therapy services available. In addition, each spa guest is also invited to enjoy access to Crestwood’s lap pool, steam bath, sauna and cardio fitness center. For more information, call (877) 836-5046, or visit www.crestwoodnc.com/spa.
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Starbucks made its Boone debut recently within two businesses. Harris Teeter 240 Shadowline Drive, Boone (828) 262-3319 Every day: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott hotel 1050 N.C. 105, Boone (828) 265-7676 Open 24 hours a day
WIRED SCHOLAR For the scholarly type, Wired Scholar offers quality coffee with quick access to ASU’s Belk Library’s thousands of volumes. As with the other shops on campus, hours may vary near holiday breaks. Belk Library, ASU campus (828) 262-3551 Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat: Noon to 5 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hours vary with university schedule
LAVENDER FIELDS SKIN CARE AND LASER SPA 820-C State Farm Road Boone, N.C. 28607 Laser hair removal, permanent makeup, corrective facials, electrolysis, massages, nail care and more are among the services provided at Lavender Fields. Free consultations are available. For more information, call (828) 265-1029, or visit www.lavenderfieldssalon.com.
THE WISDOM TREE 240 Shadowline Drive, Unit 6A Boone, N.C. 28607 The Wisdom Tree provides therapeutic massage, body and energy work, reiki, hot stones and wraps, as well as exercise and movement classes and gifts. For more information, visit www.thewisdomtreenc. com, or call (828) 964-7600.
NATURAL HEALING DAY SPA 2960 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, N.C. 28604 Natural Healing Day Spa is a practice that has been in Banner Elk for more than 20 years. The spa specializes in therapeutic and deep tissue massage, professional custom skin care and product recommendations. Walkins are always welcome. For more information, call (828) 898-8400, or visit www.naturalhealingdayspa.com.