Top 4 Trails to Hike near Boone, NC
March means warmer weather is upon us…while chilly days are still lingering in the NC mountains. The beginning of springtime is the best time to break out of hibernation and discover the outdoors.What better way to get outside than to plan a hike near Boone, NC? We’ve put together the top 4 trails to hike […]
The Horton Hotel Holiday Gift Guide
When December rolls around, a sense of excitement always seems to fill the air. It could be due to the holiday decorations being perfectly placed on the light posts lining your hometown streets, the Christmas commercials that begin crossing your television screen, or gathering your family to go pick out the “perfect’ Christmas tree. There […]
Boone and The Horton by Deedee Knows
Traveler, blogger, trend-setter, adventurer: Deedee explores Boone and The Horton Guest blogger: Deedee says… If you’re a North Carolinian, you know about the High Country. At the heart of the High Country is a little mountain town called Boone. I guess you could say Boone, NC has a piece of my heart. I grew up […]
Saint Patrick’s Day in Downtown Boone, NC
Looking for something to do for Saint Patrick’s Day? Plan a green-themed getaway of course. People either love Saint Patrick’s Day, or they don’t seem to think twice about it at all. If you’re of the latter group, we’d like to encourage you to think again about this special, spirited holiday. After all, our small […]
A micro-wedding in downtown Boone?! Yes, please.
We’ve got big news that we’re excited to share with ya’ll. Are you ready? After much consideration, we’ve decided that YES, we will be offering up our space at the Horton for micro-weddings! If you’ve ever dreamed about getting married in downtown Boone but just didn’t know where to do it, we’ve got you covered. […]
Downtown Boone’s first boutique hotel turns one: cheers to the Horton’s first year.
Some days it feels like it happened just yesterday. Some days it feels like it happened decades ago. But in reality, a year ago today we were running around like crazy trying to get everything in order to open our doors for the very first time, to present to you downtown Boone’s first boutique hotel. […]
Your perfect Valentine’s Day getaway in Boone NC
Looking to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day getaway in Boone, NC? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered. Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, so that means the festivities are going on all weekend. There are plenty of things going on here in our mountain town, and I’m sure you’ll be able […]
The Horton Hotel presents: a brief history of the speakeasy
The onset of 2020 has me thinking about the infamous speakeasies of the roaring ‘20s. There’s just something about the glitz and glam of that era that leave me with such a nostalgic feeling. I mean just to be there, right?! When we were building the Horton Hotel, we were very intentional about trying to […]
Host your very own grown up slumber party… or come to the Horton slumber party instead!
It’s becoming a bit of a tradition here at the Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge to host our very own grown up slumber party. We did it last year and had an absolute blast. So many locals came out, and it really was a special and fun time. Naturally, we’re doing it again this year. […]
Here’s why you should plan a winter stay at the Horton Hotel in Boone, NC
The holidays might be over, but there are still plenty of reasons why you should visit Boone during the winter months. People either seem to love Boone winters or hate them…everyone seems to have an opinion on winter in the high country. Well, at the Horton we love winter! Okay, we love all of our […]
