If you find yourself with a bit of spare time and you don’t mind traveling 20 miles, take a look at Boone. This lively place has loads of things to keep you busy. Among the first stops you make here should be Appalachian Ski Mtn, Tweetsie Railroad and Kidd Brewer Stadium. Locals are also likely to point you toward Blowing Rock, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Appalachian Ski Mtn.. (But we’d also recommend Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock.)