5 days in Boone, Blowing Rock & West Jefferson Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): go deep underground at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, then get outside with Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides, and then head outdoors with High Mountain Expeditions.

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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 a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Columbia in September, with highs in Boone at 72°F and lows at 53°F. You'll set off for Blowing Rock on the 20th (Sun).

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Blowing Rock: Abingdon (Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail & Salt of the Earth) and Wahoo's Adventures (in Todd).

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Blowing Rock is just a stone's throw from Boone. September in Blowing Rock sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 53°F at night. You will leave for West Jefferson on the 23rd (Wed).

On the 23rd (Wed), pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church and then look for gifts at Ashe County Cheese.

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Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to West Jefferson takes an hour. In September, daily temperatures in West Jefferson can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car back home.