Best Fall Festivals in the NC mountains!

The high country is home to a variety of colorful fall festivals. Each year we look forward to two special events: the Valle Country Fair and the Woolly Worm Festival. The hard part is choosing which festival to attend! Both fall festivals happen at the same time every year, and this year they’re both happening […]
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 of what harvest month is all about, […]
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 big question is: when can you expect to start seeing vibrant […]
Boone weather: read what a local meteorologist has to say

Do you want to know more about Boone weather? Like what’s the average temperature in the summer? When do the leaves turn in the fall? When can we expect snow in the winter? Read our quick guide and you will be a Boone weather expert in no time. (Don’t hesitate to impress your friends or […]