Boone IS on the map! “The Best Places to Live and Play” – National Geographic Adventure magazine
“100 Best Small Towns in America” – Norman Crampton
“50 Best Small Southern Towns” – Sweitzer and Fields
“10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” – U.S. News & World Report
“Four North American Adventure Destinations”
Welcome to Boone
TH E HE A R T O F T HE HI G H CO U N T TRY RY Whether you are a newcomer, visitor, or, local resident, retired person, business ness owner or student, there is something ng for you here in Boone. The High Country offers a quality of life that iss unique to many regions in the State e of North Carolina. Combined with year-long opportunities for outdoorr recreation, our economic viability, technology infrastructure, and diverse rse business community truly make the e Boone area a destination that you can work where you play. Boone: My Hometown will help you u get to know us as a community Pi t d are (f(from bbottom tt tto ttop):) N t li Harkey, H k Member M b Pictured Natalie devoted to our local residents as well Services Manager, Roachel Laney, Boone Area Sports Commission, as serving the needs of our guests. Jeannine Underdown Collins, Membership Coordinator, David The stories in this publication are Jackson, President/CEO, Wysteria White, Director of Public prepared by journalists who have witnessed the growth of our area over Relations; Susan Norris, Chamber Representative generations. Their perspectives will help deliver tales of our everyday treasures in a way that connects to your own perspectives.
– Adventure Sports magazine
We encourage you to visit Boone and enjoy our majestic community. You’ll find streets filled with quaint restaurants, art galleries and retail shops that combine a strong local business spirit with brands that resonate regionally and nationally.
“Best Small Towns – Top 10”
If you need any assistance with your business or family relocation, retirement planning or vacation itinerary, just give us a call—we’re here to make you feel at home in the High Country. If you are a local resident, we thank you for continuing to support business interests that help fuel our community.
– Outside Magazine
“Ranked in Top 10 Tri-Towns” – Triathlete magazine
“10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards”
Together we can continue to experience all that makes the Boone area a great place to work and live while extending a warm welcome to the visitors that will help further grow our economy and notoriety. Enjoy!
David Jackson
David Jackson Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
– USA Today
34-page profile in US Airways Magazine
L I N KS Y O U S HO U L D KNO W: RELOCATION INFORMATION
VISITOR INFORMATION
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce www.boonechamber.com
Business/Economic Development www.wataugaedc.org
Boone/Watauga Tourism www.exploreboonearea.com
Blue Ridge Parkway www.blueridgeparkway.org
Boone My Hometown www.wataugademocrat.com
High Country Living www.highcountrylivingnc.com
High Country Host www.highcountryhost.com
News and Events www.highcountrync.com
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