Watauga County Recreation

Watauga County is a great getaway destination for high mountain recreation and fun, with cascading waterways, tall mountains and beautiful valleys. Watauga County can offer both the rugged outdoors and leisure recreation, with fishing, white water rafting, hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing and more for those with an adventurous spirit.

 

Whether road or mountain biking, cycling is the sport taking the High Country by a storm. Rent a bike at Boone Bike and Touring and create a memorable family experience.

 

For a thrilling outdoor adventure, you've got to visit Scream Time Ziplines just minutes from Boone! Area towns and communities provide a selection of lodging, dining, shopping and family recreation if comfort and convenience are your preference.

 

Driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway and other scenic byways, historic sites and outstanding mountain overlooks can fill anyone's day that enjoys and prefers the quiet leisure of the armrest and the steering wheel.