Downtown Boone historiske distrikt

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Downtown Boone historiske distrikt
Many, Many years ago the theater of downtown Boone, NC on King street used to look just like this. As the years passed there were damages, repairs and abandonment. At one point a dollar movie theater moved in, but eventually had to shut down. The town of Boone has a movement to restore the downtown area to what it originally used to look like while still preserving the buildings that have now.
#appalachianechoes
I chose to use this photo because when i think of the Appalachian community, I think of small businesses, not big companies like in larger communities. I think of family owned places and local goods stores and I get that feel from this view of King Street here in Boone. There are small stores and even some are structured in a way that represents old culture like the Mast General Store. When I go to King street, I get the feel of this tight community based stores and businesses  like I picture it was like in the early establishment of this community.
#appalachianechoes
Ah, what a cozy corner of Dancing Moon, the Earthway book store on King Street. We can see a basket full of local herbal teas, drying herbs, and individually made alcohol based tinctures. Why is it that the idea of home-made medicine signified a sense of authentic "Appalachia"? Though I grew up in WV, the idea of making one's own medicine never occurred to me until moving to this region of NC. 

As a medicine, alcohol has been said to be one of the most ancient forms. Some say that bioarchaeologists have been able to identify jars found in tombs of one of the first pharaohs of Egypt to find residues of medicinal herbs and wine. Alcohol-based medicines became popularized by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates around 400 BC, but with the rise of modern medicine, the suppression of this ancient practice is what dominates. Anyway, how would the pharmaceutical industry profit if people were aware that the origin of majority of modern medicine comes from plants?

But let's not forget, modern medicine is just as "authentic" to "Appalachia" as what we see in this photo.

#appalachianechoes
This photograph was taken on King Street in downtown Boone, North Carolina. I took this picture on Friday, December 1, which was the day of the Christmas Tree lighting in Boone. The streets were filled with people, both residents and visitors, as well as numerous vendors. The atmosphere was very festive and cheery. King Street is always very crowded, but the area was even more packed for the Christmas Tree lighting. In the photograph, there is a horse-drawn carriage with a family in the back. This image reflects aspects of a time gone by. The growing modernity of the Appalachian region, specifically Boone, is evident in the cars lining the street, the condos looming in the background, and the construction truck driving in the opposite direction of the carriage. The construction truck represents the growing industrialization and shift away from rural in the region. This clash of old and new is still an ongoing battle in Appalachia. It is interesting that the carriage is heading in the direction of Highway 421, which represents a more modern region, while the construction truck is driving towards Highway 321, which reflects a much more agrarian landscape. Although there is an ongoing battle for the future of Appalachia, the two sides (old and new) are coexisting fairly well thus far. #appalachianechoes

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The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

2.5 out of 5
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Prisen er 1 744 kr per natt fra 18. mars til 19. mars
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9,2/10 Wonderful! (194 anmeldelser)
We stayed in the Expansion side of the hotel, Beautiful room and very spacious. The staff is amazing, very accommodating. Exceptional Customer Service to guest!!

Anmeldelse skrevet 6. mars 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
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Prisen er 1 067 kr per natt fra 18. mars til 19. mars
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9/10 Wonderful! (1 008 anmeldelser)
Clean room and the staff were amazing.

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Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC
Prisen er 1 275 kr per natt fra 25. mars til 26. mars
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9,4/10 Exceptional! (1 317 anmeldelser)
We love Graystone Lodge! We stay here every time we visit Appalachian State University!!!

Anmeldelse skrevet 16. mars 2026

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Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC
Prisen er 1 106 kr per natt fra 25. mars til 26. mars
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9,6/10 Exceptional! (739 anmeldelser)
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Little Creek Cabin, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)

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Paul was great and the cabin was perfect !

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
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Prisen er 1 423 kr per natt fra 25. mars til 26. mars
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Cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in! The suite layout is great with everything you need. Breakfast was very good!

Anmeldelse skrevet 15. mars 2026

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