Best 45 things to do in Boone, NC

Flow through Vinyasa poses atop a paddleboard while soaking in tranquil lake views.

Paddle Price Lake while learning about local flora and fauna on a fun 2-hour session

Learn about local ecology on a scenic half-day hike tailored to your skill level.

Spend a full day scaling diverse routes with expert instruction for all skill levels

Ride Class III–IV rapids and enjoy a riverside lunch in Nolichucky Gorge

Paddle Class III and IV rapids through Pisgah National Forest

Cave in the morning, then raft Class I–III rapids on the Watauga River

Experience guided fly fishing with expert instruction in scenic mountain waters.

Learn fly fishing with small-group instruction for any skill level

Float the slow-moving New River with options for canoe, kayak, or SUP

Float a scenic, slow-moving stretch of the New River in Todd, NC

Play your own music on the New River with a Bluetooth speaker rental

Tube the Watauga River from the Watauga Outpost

Float with your own cooler on the New River

Sleep in a treehouse with riverside camping amenities

Paddle calm Appalachian waters with gear and shuttle included.

Float the New River at your own pace

Choose a solo or shared kayak for time on the river in Todd

Gentle Watauga River rafting with Class I–II rapids and one Class III

Raft gentle rapids on the Watauga River with a guide

Tube the Watauga River in Elizabethton in about 2 hours