Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Watauga County February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Watauga County, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Watauga County Types of activities [Watauga County travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Watauga-County.dx553248635976432207) ![Such a pretty little park to stroll through with some ice cream from Kilwin's!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10740/63f592a4-4f5f-4763-85a2-7a515924f908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Such a pretty little park to stroll through with some ice cream from Kilwin's!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10740/63f592a4-4f5f-4763-85a2-7a515924f908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Here's a beautiful view of the end of a foggy sunrise on a brisk November morning. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058523/7058147d-3cf6-46d5-87ac-f07687fa123c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another #hiddentreasure of Appalachia is this view from Vilas Overlook. I managed to snap a picture at the perfect time—the leaves are changing colors, the goldenrod is in full-bloom, and the cloudy sky is covering the hills like a blanket. That’s right—not even the cloudy skies can diminish the incredible view that this is. I found it on my way to Trashcan Falls, and it is up a dirt road. The view was different than other overlooks like Thunderhill and Howard’s Knob in my opinion because this one was nestled right in a residential area. You can even see the house I had to park above to get this shot! Luckily it was a lazy Sunday and nobody seemed to notice I was there—they were all probably napping after church! #appalachianechoes #vilas #overlook #appalachia #mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500725/5adfed9e-b6a9-496d-90ab-e3242102c394.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This picture was taken in the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. This is probably my favorite photo for this project because I had never been to this store before. I have only been to the new Mast General Store on King Street., but you could feel the history and authenticity in the original store. I was immediately drawn to this wall as I walked through the store because I love how all of the jars are perfectly aligned, and I like the old scale that is hanging from the ceiling. As I walked through and explored the store I tried to imagine how what opening day was like for the store and for the people of Appalachia. I wonder if the owner knew that this 1883 store would be such a historic figure for the people of Boone and such a tourist attraction. #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450974/15388687-5f2b-47d5-b7d2-5f17d7c83721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Watauga County ![gatling burk city view during day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10265/8be1da66-cdb9-4c16-97d3-1a2b57ea7f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mountain City ![Colorful North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains sunset in Autumn from Sugar Mountain ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/7f49dcb3-5b62-49ca-ab8a-d121617ca86f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Banner Elk ![Grandfather Mountain featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162851/1382e0db-4075-4796-b6f3-d6341392c1e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Linville ![Another #hiddentreasure of Appalachia is this view from Vilas Overlook. I managed to snap a picture at the perfect time—the leaves are changing colors, the goldenrod is in full-bloom, and the cloudy sky is covering the hills like a blanket. That’s right—not even the cloudy skies can diminish the incredible view that this is. I found it on my way to Trashcan Falls, and it is up a dirt road. The view was different than other overlooks like Thunderhill and Howard’s Knob in my opinion because this one was nestled right in a residential area. You can even see the house I had to park above to get this shot! Luckily it was a lazy Sunday and nobody seemed to notice I was there—they were all probably napping after church! #appalachianechoes #vilas #overlook #appalachia #mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500725/5adfed9e-b6a9-496d-90ab-e3242102c394.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vilas ![Boone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058523/7eae6c98-a51f-4cd2-8540-a2633a6388a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boone ![Blue Ridge Park Way Shot using iPhone 11 Pro Max](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450299/ed191d60-fe2a-47a3-8b3f-d06e6825ba18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Deep Gap ![When thinking of healing modalities of "Appalachia", the first image that often emerges is something that resembles a sort of folk medicine, but merely 6 miles from Boone lies a clinic and school that merges Western medical perspectives with the philosophy and science of Chinese medicine. Sean Marshall created the school in 1997, with the belief that, “ It is as esoteric as any philosophical system could be and, at the same time, as stringent a science as any modern intellectual discipline.” One healing modality, or aspect of what the Chinese call “Zhen-Jiu”, which roughly translates as “Needle (Zhen) – Burn (Jiu)” utilized is acupuncture. This refers to the practice of inserting fine metal needles into specific physical and energetic “channels” to stimulate the body’s own capacity to respond and heal. The other aspect, "Burn” refers to herbs that may supplement the body in the case of deficient energy. #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450974/5f794483-0527-424e-a158-6018a56e535d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sugar Grove ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rental - Other - [3 Star Hotels in Boone ](https://www.expedia.ca/3Star-Boone-Hotels.s30-0-d6058523.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Panorama Estates ](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Panorama-Estates-Boone-Hotels.s50-n553248635976472303-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Appalachian Ski Mtn. ](https://www.expedia.ca/Appalachian-Ski-Mtn-Hotels.0-l6172381-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Appalachian State University ](https://www.expedia.ca/Appalachian-State-University-Hotels.0-l6172349-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Bamboo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Bamboo-Hotels.d553248635975864836.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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