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Choose and cut Christmas tree farms in Boone NC

It’s been a cold week, but we’ve enjoyed watching the weather move through. Yesterday the sky was gray, and we watched tiny snowflakes dance through the air all day. This morning we woke up to clear blue skies and a glittery, white layer…
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history of the horton hotel

The History of the Horton Hotel: a story of pioneers who followed their entrepreneurial spirit

The Horton Hotel is located in a historic building in downtown Boone, North Carolina. The building was constructed in the 1920s by Henry Walter Horton, and in earlier days the building notably served as both a Studebaker dealership and a Spainhours…
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fall colors boone nc

Fall in love with autumn: this is when you can expect fall colors in Boone NC

There's no denying it anymore! After a beautiful, long summer it's time to get ready for fall. We are thankful for such distinctive seasons up here in the mountains and can't wait for the leaves to turn fiery red and warm orange. However, the…
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Boone Wedding Guide: hotels, reception venues, and everything you need for planning a high country wedding!

Yes, I do! ...want to read these insider's tips for a high country wedding! Are you planning a high country wedding? Make sure you don't miss out on these high country wedding tips, in which wedding planner Elizabeth Hempfling shares her…
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Looking for hotels in Boone, NC? Discover Boone’s first boutique hotel!

A historic building and a modern dream It all started with a couple that has been living in Boone for over 40 years. Fulton and Denise Lovin are the founders of wedding and party venue White Fence Farm, several vacation rentals and student…
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Thanksgiving-inspired Cocktails and Appetizers

‘Tis the season for gratitude! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’ve been thinking about all the things we’re thankful for at the Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge. Truth be told, there’s a lot to be grateful for, but we’re…
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brunch in boone

The Horton Hotel Team serves you 4 great places for brunch in Boone and Blowing Rock

Do you ever wake up on Sunday morning craving a late breakfast? Perhaps you’re dreaming of sweet pastries and coffee, followed by eggs benedict… maybe even a bloody mary. Wait, this has a name… it's called brunch! Finding a good brunch…
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easy summer cocktails

3 easy summer cocktails that will make you forget about your go-to rosé

Imagine relaxing on the rooftop at the hotel, sipping cocktails, enjoying the sunset, and watching the mountains change color against the backdrop of Appalachian State University’s beautiful campus. Maybe you spent the entire day out on the…
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Boone NC's first boutique hotel welcomes new Director

On a sunny and abnormally warm fall afternoon, I pull our new Director of Hotel Operations, Andrea Morton, out of the office and onto a bench outside of our building. The summer flew by, and as we move into fall it seems like there’s a critical…
fall events in the High Country

Fall events in the High Country, farmer's insights, and Harvest Moon facts for October

October means harvest month in Boone, NC! At the Horton Hotel, we plan to use as many local products as we can to honor the farmers in our region. It's quite simple in the end: good local food comes from good local people. To give you an idea…

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