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The 1 Place Everyone Should Visit In North Carolina In 2026

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Cooler temps, fewer tourists: Boone is the summer retreat you didn’t know you needed

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Tucked into the ribbons of Appalachia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of North Carolina’s hidden gems, a small mountain enclave ...