5 days in Boone, Blowing Rock & West Jefferson Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): discover the riches below the earth's surface at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, head outdoors with Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides, and then surround yourself with nature on High Mountain Expeditions.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Boone trip itinerary app.

Columbia to Boone is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Columbia in May, with highs in Boone at 69°F and lows at 49°F. On the 12th (Fri), you're off to Blowing Rock.

Venture out of the city with trips to Abingdon (Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail & Salt of the Earth) and Wahoo's Adventures (in Todd).

Plan my day in Blowing Rock using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Blowing Rock is just a short distance from Boone. In May, daytime highs in Blowing Rock are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. On the 15th (Mon), you'll travel to West Jefferson.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church and then look for gifts at Ashe County Cheese.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the West Jefferson road trip planner.

Getting from Blowing Rock to West Jefferson by car takes about an hour. In May, daytime highs in West Jefferson are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.