If you have a spare day or two and you’re happy to travel 19 miles, check out Boone. This vibrant destination offers a world of things to keep you engaged. Among your first few stops here should be Appalachian Ski Mtn, Tweetsie Railroad and Kidd Brewer Stadium. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Blowing Rock, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Appalachian Ski Mtn.. (But we’re also big fans of Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock.)