Only a 1/2 mile from downtown, the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone is a beautiful mountain lodge with a spectacular view of the Appalachian and Sugar Mountains. We even have some rooms with Fireplaces. While here you can enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, meander down Blue Ridge Parkway enjoy a day on one of the many rivers in the area ski on the Appalachian, Sugar, and Grandfather Mountains all with close proximity of the lodge.
Take a trip to Asheboro, NC. Ashboro is also known as the city of the North Carolina Zoo. And that zoo, which you likely have not heard about, is...
You can check out the Nasher Museum in Downtow Durham, and if the weather is warm (and it usually is) stroll through Duke Gardens.
I've rented a cabin in Cowee valley mid October and inquiring about best drives/spots to see the fall colors. Thanks!