25+ Beautiful Waterfalls near Boone (within 2 Hours)
Some of North Carolina’s most gorgeous waterfalls sit near the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk in the High Country.
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Skip to contentSome of North Carolina’s most gorgeous waterfalls sit near the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk in the High Country.
You’ll find some of NC’s most beautiful waterfalls near Blowing Rock and its surroundings. Our guide features the best that you’ll find within 2 hours’ drive.
Some of North Carolina’s best hiking trails can be found in the High Country, often leading to beautiful scenery that includes waterfalls near Banner Elk.
Wesser Bald Fire Tower in Franklin (near Bryson City) is a 30-foot tall tower that you can reach via the Appalachian Trail or a short hike of 0.7-0.8 miles.
We created this guide after years of visiting the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City and exploring all of the fun things to do there.
When you visit the exquisitely picturesque Linville Falls, youโll see why itโs the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina.
Gorges State Park in Western NC is known for Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. Our guide features them and other great things to do in Gorges State Park.
Wiseman’s View of the Linville Gorge Wilderness is a popular scenic overlook in Pisgah National Forest, Western NC. Our guide shows you how to find it!