I was in Boone today. I live down the mountain from Boone & I go whenever I need my mountain fix. Boone is beautiful & fun to visit. I lived in Boone for a short time & I loved it. I recommend visiting Boone to everyone. Peace
I live up in Massachusetts and I can't take the high cost of living here. A friend of mine suggested moving to Boone and said it has a New England charm about it. I don't drive and take public transportation everywhere here in the Boston area and I was concerned that Boone didn't offer public transportation. So happy to see your comment!! Is the system good there?
@@jbro8934 It's alright, what little of it I rode. If I remember right it ran pretty late in the evening too. It's a popular system w/the college crowd there & sometimes the buses were crowded. Btw I live not far from you in southern Vermont (Brattleboro)
@@jbro8934 The cost of living and the continuing increase in property costs are just as high in Boone and the surrounding area; plus taxes have been rising out of sight also.
I was born in Boone, and reside nearby even now. It's super sad, to see how the area has changed. The traffic is horriable! It was said that, upon a neighbor moving within 12 miles of Daniel Boone, he (Boone) then moved, due to needing more "elbow room". Most locals, would rather people stay away.
Yeah I really wish these tourists would buzz off. It’s weird going places like the trash dump and not seeing anyone you know there. Appalachia is dying!!
I respectfully disagree. I've lived in Boone all my life. I've worked at a resort, I've done construction, worked as a maintenance man for apartment buildings, and currently work in the food service industry. None of these jobs, my whole career, would not have been possible without tourists and the University. If all of those people stayed away, the local economy would collapse, very few people would have jobs, the crime rate would skyrocket, and it would be a miserable place to live. Yeah, traffic sucks sometimes, and there are days when I'm sick of people too, but it's better than the alternative.
Love the video Erik,thanks so much for taking the time to visit Boone NC,I often frequent the area especially during spring,summer and of course fall months,spectacular veiws to say the least,my favorite spots are along the Blue Ridge Parkway,traveling along the winding road never gets old,it's refreshing to say the least,Thanks again and Happy Trails..
Had to cancel my trip watching the leaves change. I am heartbroken 💔😞. I only live 4.51 hours away but my friends have a mountain lodge its mire fun with friends🤭😘
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Sugar mountain best snowboarding 🏂. I have live at the beach my whole luge 4 miles from 5he ocean. First snowboarding trip bought my first snowboarding. Never have I even tried surfing. Mountains inspire me😍🤩
Great video! The bloopers at the end definitely gave me a laugh. 😅 I was just in Boone/Blowing Rock last weekend. My family loved it! So much so that we made a video of our trip too! Definitely checking out a few of the places in your video next time we go though. Farm Cafe looks so cool!
i really like it , keep it up , worth the like and subscribe i like your video editing skills tottaly match my mindset and the way i edit in my videos :)
Metro On The Move thanks for the note!!!! Off the top of my head I can’t remember the name of the zip lining folks but I really enjoyed meeting those guys! Also check with the official tourism bureau in Boone...www.exploreboone.com/
@@Erikthetravelguy if you ever travel to North Georgia, there is a ton of places to explore on my channel that might interest you. Would love to hear your feedback! Cheers
@MignognaxX i drove up there today to check things out. VERY small place. The university is massive in comparison to the town, so i can understand that. All the students around too, do locals mind them or not?
I disagree! I wouldn't be a local if it weren't for my parents coming to work for App State 30 years ago. Besides, while we are still pretty lacking in diversity, the university makes the place more diverse than it would be. I respect your opinion though, and clearly your an older local that remembers things differently than I do :) Although it has changed a lot in my lifetime and I would like the university to become more prestigious, rather than accepting a greater number of students.
I was in Boone today. I live down the mountain from Boone & I go whenever I need my mountain fix. Boone is beautiful & fun to visit. I lived in Boone for a short time & I loved it. I recommend visiting Boone to everyone. Peace
Thanks Kimberly! I agree.
Where did you move to?
I visited Boone in February. Loved it. And not only is the downtown walkable, but the local public transit system, the Appalcart bus, is fare free!
I live up in Massachusetts and I can't take the high cost of living here. A friend of mine suggested moving to Boone and said it has a New England charm about it. I don't drive and take public transportation everywhere here in the Boston area and I was concerned that Boone didn't offer public transportation. So happy to see your comment!! Is the system good there?
@@jbro8934 It's alright, what little of it I rode. If I remember right it ran pretty late in the evening too. It's a popular system w/the college crowd there & sometimes the buses were crowded. Btw I live not far from you in southern Vermont (Brattleboro)
Yes apple cart bus is great
@@jbro8934 The cost of living and the continuing increase in property costs are just as high in Boone and the surrounding area; plus taxes have been rising out of sight also.
You are an excellent host - very good on camera presence and voice overs. Kudos.
Well, shoot. You make me blush! ❤️😃🙏
I was born in Boone, and reside nearby even now. It's super sad, to see how the area has changed. The traffic is horriable!
It was said that, upon a neighbor moving within 12 miles of Daniel Boone, he (Boone) then moved, due to needing more "elbow room". Most locals, would rather people stay away.
Yeah I really wish these tourists would buzz off. It’s weird going places like the trash dump and not seeing anyone you know there. Appalachia is dying!!
That’s how we feel when y’all all come to Florida.
Wow, seems hospitality has died in this country as well.
I respectfully disagree. I've lived in Boone all my life. I've worked at a resort, I've done construction, worked as a maintenance man for apartment buildings, and currently work in the food service industry. None of these jobs, my whole career, would not have been possible without tourists and the University. If all of those people stayed away, the local economy would collapse, very few people would have jobs, the crime rate would skyrocket, and it would be a miserable place to live. Yeah, traffic sucks sometimes, and there are days when I'm sick of people too, but it's better than the alternative.
Well said!
I am from Mozambique and the first trip to the USA was to BOONE, NC, it's a wonderful town. I recommend
I live in Boone and this was just in my recommendation. Absolutely fantastic video.
Love the video Erik,thanks so much for taking the time to visit Boone NC,I often frequent the area especially during spring,summer and of course fall months,spectacular veiws to say the least,my favorite spots are along the Blue Ridge Parkway,traveling along the winding road never gets old,it's refreshing to say the least,Thanks again and Happy Trails..
Any time!
Had to cancel my trip watching the leaves change. I am heartbroken 💔😞. I only live 4.51 hours away but my friends have a mountain lodge its mire fun with friends🤭😘
That mast store is really cool. I drank like 3 rootbeer sodas when i visited from New Mexico and got some rootbeer candy. I wish i could live there.
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imagine how nice must be to grow up in a place like this
It really is I moved in boone when I was 2 and lived her sience! I love it totally recommend coming here
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I wish i could live there. Its beautiful. I like the small town feel.
I grew up here it's definitely awesome
@@qualityinnrobbinsville3311 ì⁷
I live right down the road lol
Sugar mountain best snowboarding 🏂. I have live at the beach my whole luge 4 miles from 5he ocean. First snowboarding trip bought my first snowboarding. Never have I even tried surfing. Mountains inspire me😍🤩
Brilliant! Thanks for the comment!
I love this guys videos. Great stuff. Subscribed today. I needed to do research for a book here and boom you gave me a nice overview.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words!
Love this place
I love my hometown
I can understand why!
1:40 my kind of place! Love old country stores
Barrels and barrels of fun!
Love Boone I live in sparta nc it's great app state
Agreed!
Great video! So informative
Thanks!
I love Boone, but actually Mt Mitchell is the tallest peak in the Appalachian range. 💜
Going today! Going droning!
What a perfect location to drone!
@@Erikthetravelguy love it so far! Any recommendations?
Great video! The bloopers at the end definitely gave me a laugh. 😅 I was just in Boone/Blowing Rock last weekend. My family loved it! So much so that we made a video of our trip too! Definitely checking out a few of the places in your video next time we go though. Farm Cafe looks so cool!
Hidden gem.
Yo.conoci y es muy lindo desde Costa Rica
Boy am i glad I live in Boone
Look's Like a Cool Lil' Town !! Do they have any Thrift-Store's or Antique Shop's ?
Yes, Boone has multiple antique stores, some of which are located on downtown King street.
Yes they have maney
I've walked in that bridge
Fantastic! I loved it!
This makes me proud to live in Boone 🥲
shoot! What a nice comment! Thanks!
i really like it , keep it up , worth the like and subscribe i like your video editing skills tottaly match my mindset and the way i edit in my videos :)
Sorry, but the highest point is Mt. Mitchell. Grandfather is still nifty.
This video was great! Very informative. Are there any hiking trails in this area that you recommend? Just subbed!
Metro On The Move thanks for the note!!!! Off the top of my head I can’t remember the name of the zip lining folks but I really enjoyed meeting those guys! Also check with the official tourism bureau in Boone...www.exploreboone.com/
@@Erikthetravelguy if you ever travel to North Georgia, there is a ton of places to explore on my channel that might interest you. Would love to hear your feedback! Cheers
Does "Progressive" mean "Liberal"?
@Clayton Bigsby
I'm sorry Clay - I was being facetious.😆
But thank you just the same Sir.
😉
Neither is a bad thing, in any way 💜😊✝️
App State University has completely ruined the town for locals...
Why is that?
@MignognaxX i drove up there today to check things out. VERY small place. The university is massive in comparison to the town, so i can understand that. All the students around too, do locals mind them or not?
@MignognaxX u spelled watauga wrong, u should know the
“W-A-T-A-U-G-A” chant
It has it's downside but also brings a lot with it depends
I disagree! I wouldn't be a local if it weren't for my parents coming to work for App State 30 years ago. Besides, while we are still pretty lacking in diversity, the university makes the place more diverse than it would be. I respect your opinion though, and clearly your an older local that remembers things differently than I do :) Although it has changed a lot in my lifetime and I would like the university to become more prestigious, rather than accepting a greater number of students.