Best 22 things to do in Jefferson, NC

Discover Boone's rich heritage on a concise guided stroll downtown.

Create a custom glass ornament with a hands-on class

Create your own glass jellyfish pendant in a 1-hour class—no experience needed

Walk from Junaluska Hill to downtown Boone with lantern-lit ghost stories

Make a custom glass necklace in a 1-hour demo class—no experience needed

Make your own glass pipe with guided instruction in a 2-hour class

Create a glass turtle in a guided 2-hour class—no experience needed

Learn glassblowing basics and make your own marble, necklace, or ornament

Book airport transportation with an on-time departure

Paddle calm Appalachian waters with gear and shuttle included.

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

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

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

Raft gentle rapids on the Watauga River with a guide

Float with your own cooler on the New River

Soar above forest canopies on ten ziplines, an ATV ride, and a 50-ft swinging bridge

Explore Boone’s top pubs with a beer expert on a fun two-hour walking crawl

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

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