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Christmas in Boone
Christmas Day Dining & Activities
Take all the stress off of cooking for the holiday and pre-order a meal or make a reservation at one of the following High Country restaurants.
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DINE-IN OPTIONS:
APPALACHIAN SKI MOUNTAIN
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock | (828) 295-7828Ski Slopes and outdoor ice skating rink will be open from 1 - 10 pm on Christmas Day. Cafeteria-style traditional Christmas dinner at the lodge restaurant.
BEECH MOUNTAIN RESORT
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC 28604 | (800) 438-2093Ski slopes, snow tubing park, and dining will be open from 9 to 5 pm on Christmas Eve, and 1 - 10 pm on Christmas Day.
SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 | (828) 898-4521Ski slopes, outdoor ice skating rink, snow tubing park, and dining will be open on Christmas Eve and Day from 11 am to 10 pm.
TIMBERLAKES RESTAURANT AT CHETOLA
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock | (828) 295-5505Christmas Day Grand Buffet $90 per person. Reservation only.
The Gamekeeper (Dec. 26 - 31)
3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 28607 | (828) 963-7400Enjoy a prix fixe dinner featuring favorites from the Gamekeeper's menu over the years.
Take-Out Options:
CRACKER BARREL
1601 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone | (828) 264-4425To-Go Christmas dinners are available at this link. Closed on Christmas Day.
STICK BOY BAKERY
345 Hardin St, Boone | (828) 268-9900Christmas cookies, bread, pies, and cakes are all available to order and pick up ahead of Christmas. Closed on Christmas Day.
OPEN, WITHOUT A HOLIDAY MENU:
MINT INDIAN CUISINE
203 Boone Heights Dr, Boone | (828) 386-1441Open from 11:30 - 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm.
CHINA WOK
205A New Market Centre, Boone | (828) 263-0588Open with regular hours.
THE MOON IN BLOWING ROCK
7179 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock | (828) 414-9905Open on Christmas Day from 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Plan your stay at an area Bed and Breakfast to enjoy holiday decor and a seasonal breakfast during the holidays. Some Bed & Breakfasts also host Christmas Dinner, inquire for reservations.
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Picture it: frosty mountain peaks towering above jubilant ice skaters, a gentle snowfall dusting Boone’s historic streets, and shop windows aglow with twinkling lights. As you stroll past, the air is filled with the faint sound of carols from the Jones House lawn, capturing the magic of the...
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HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS
Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort
Free, open to the public daily. Take a stroll around Chetola Lake and enjoy the glittering light display.
The Middle Fork Greenway at Mystery Hill
Walk along the Middle Fork of the New River on a paved greenway, lit up with glittering lights for Crazy Christmas at Mystery Hill each night. The light display is free and open to the public daily.
Stroll along the sidewalks in downtown Blowing Rock and enjoy beautiful light displays at Memorial Park and in the shop windows.*
Enjoy the snowflake street lights, the Solar Tree at the Jones House, and window displays at various shops, galleries, and attractions.
Pro Tip: Metered & Kiosk parking in downtown Boone is free after 5 pm daily and all day on Sundays.
Enjoy a 20-minute decorated train ride through fantastic light displays, go on kid-friendly amusement park rides, watch live shows, and try tasty holiday treats. Tickets are required. Open select evenings through December 30th. Closed Christmas Eve and Day.
Christmastime & New Year Events:
Check out:
The Explore Boone Blog
for more great ideas on how to spend the holiday in the Boone area.