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Boone
Bowling Center - (828) 264-3166
261 Boone Heights Drive, Boone, NC 28607
16 automatic lanes with computerized scoring. Bumper bowling
available for children. Open bowling features a cosmic
light show and music. Pro shop and video room.
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - (828) 265-3099
3452 US 321 South, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Located between Boone and Blowing Rock. Gem mining, stone
cutting, fine jewelry. Ore comes from all over the world.
Find Columbian emeralds and North Carolina rubies. Open
year-round, weather permitting. Admission. |
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Fun-N-Wheels - (828) 262-3780
2788 NC 105 South, Boone, NC 28607
'The fun place to be." This family fun park offers Sizzling
Go-Carts, Krazy Bumper Cars, Kiddie Cars and the Amazing Gyro.
Game room and kids' Ferris wheel.
Hickory
Crawdads - (828) 322-3000 or (877) CRAWDADS
2500 Clement Blvd., Hickory, NC 28601
Professional baseball is only a short drive away in Hickory.
The Crawdads compete in the South Atlantic League, as a minor
league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field is L.P.
Frans Stadium in Hickory near the Hickory Regional Airport.
The Crawdads season runs April through early September.
Magic Mountain Gem Mine - (828) 264-6959
1655 NC 105 South, Boone, NC 28607
Located next to Magic Mountain Mini Golf. Share the history
of gem mining in the High Country. Prospect for ruby, citrine,
aquamarine, amethyst, garnet and sapphire. All prospecting equipment
provided. Open every day. Admission.
New
River Zoo - (336) 877-9219
3581 Big Flatts Ch. Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626
Enjoy hiking trails, hands-on exhibits, young animal nursery
and personalized tours. A great place for picnics, birthday
parties or celebrations of any kind.
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