Watauga County Real Estate
 Watauga
County in Western North Carolina is located in the Appalachian Mountains. Major towns
located within this county are Boone,
Blowing Rock, and Valle Crucis. This county
was formed in 1849, named for the Watauga
River which is Native American for
“beautiful water.” Watauga County is known
for its distinct four season weather,
allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the
warm temperatures of summer, the bright fall
foliage, fluffy snow during winter and new
spring flowers. With a small town feel,
Boone has some of the benefits of a larger
metro region because of the presence of
Appalachian State University and the
technology the college brings to the area.
From business to shopping and dining, Boone
is the hub of Western North Carolina.
Watauga County has something for everyone,
whether you are looking for a place to
retire or a small town, rich in cultural
arts and entertainment.
Economy
The economy of Watauga County is driven by
the presence of a major state university,
Appalachian State University. Appalachian
State employs many residents of the area.
Watauga County has one of the lowest annual
unemployment rates in the southeast. This
area has booming year-round tourism, a
regional medical center and a large retail
market.
Hospitals
The Watauga Medical Center is located
between Boone and Blowing Rock. The medical
center is a multi-million dollar facility
with services ranging from outpatient
chemotherapy treatments to emergency and
wellness care.
Schools
Watauga County schools have a graduation
rate and SAT scores higher than those in
over 90% of the state’s school systems.
There are 8 elementary schools, 1 high
school and 1 private school, Appalachian
Christian School.
Activities
Watauga County is a charming mountain
community full of all sorts of activities
for all age groups. Appalachian State
University provides the town with a variety
of cultural arts events, including music,
plays, and speech presentations. The Blue
Ridge Parkway cuts right through Watauga
County, and there are a number of outdoor
activities that take place on and around the
parkway. Hiking, biking, and fishing are
among some of the most popular outdoor
activities in the area. Watauga County is
home to Appalachian Ski Mountain, which is
perfect for all levels of skiers and
snowboarders. A terrain park hosts many
snowboard competitions, and is one of the
best terrain parks in the area. Between
Blowing Rock and Boone is Tweetsie Railroad,
where guests can bring their kids for some
old fashioned fun. The Blowing Rock, a
massive cliff that sits 4,000 feet above sea
level, is North Carolina's oldest travel
attraction. The Tanger Outlets are located
in Blowing Rock, with over 30 designer
stores to spend an afternoon of shopping.
Blowing Rock and Boone have several
specialty boutiques along their downtown
areas along with a wide variety of places to
eat.
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