Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, Boone

Name: Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Address: 591 Horn in the West Dr, Boone, 28607-4283, United States
Telephone: +1 828-264-2120

#3 among attractions in Boone

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Hickory Ridge History Museum is a history museum centered around the Colonial era in Boone, North Carolina located adjacent to the ''Horn In The West'' Outdoor Drama. The museum's motto is "Keeping Yesterday For Tomorrow". The museum is a non-profit operation run by the Southern Appalachian Historical Association. ()

Coordinates: 36°12'30"N, 81°40'11"W

Address

591 Horn in the West DrBoone 28607-4283 United States

Contact

+1 828-264-2120

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Day trips

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Horn in the West, Jones House, Appalachian State University, Daniel Boone Native Gardens.

~380 ftW
Park, Concerts and shows, Outdoor activities
Horn in the West, Boone
2 min walk • Horn in the West, by Kermit Hunter, is an outdoor drama produced every summer since 1952 in the Daniel Boone Amphitheater in Boone, North Carolina. The show, the oldest revolutionary war drama in the United States, was about the life and times of the hardy mountain settlers of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
1 miNW
Art gallery, Music venue
Jones House, Boone
26 min walk • Jones House is a historic home located at Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1908, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, cubic, Colonial Revival / Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It has a two-story rear extension and projecting bays. The front facade features a hipped roof single-story porch.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Appalachian State University, Boone
24 min walk • Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, North Carolina. It was founded as a teachers college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D. Dougherty and the latter’s wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty.
~700 ftNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone
4 min walk • Daniel Boone Native Gardens, located in Boone, North Carolina, United States, has a collection of North Carolina native plants in an informal landscaped design. The gardens are open daily from May to October.
0.9 miW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone
24 min walk • Kidd Brewer Stadium is a 30,000-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Boone, North Carolina. Nicknamed "The Rock," the stadium is the home of the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team. Kidd Brewer stands 3,333 feet above sea level. The Mountaineers boast a 263–77–5 home record at the stadium.
0.4 miNW
Basketball, Science, Music venue
George M. Holmes Convocation Center, Boone
10 min walk • The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is an 8,325-seat multipurpose arena in Boone, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of Appalachian State University. The convocation center is named for George M. Holmes, a 1954 graduate and member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones.
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Varsity Gymnasium, Boone
19 min walk • Varsity Gymnasium is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Boone, North Carolina. It opened in 1968 and was home to the Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball teams until the Holmes Center opened in 2000. The gym is currently home to the wrestling program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hickory Ridge Living History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Horn in the West, Boone (2 min walk), Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone (4 min walk), Appalachian State University, Boone (24 min walk).

How to get to Hickory Ridge Living History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hickory Ridge Living History Museum:

Bus

Horn in the West Parking Lot • Lines: State Farm (3 min walk)
Kangaroo Express • Lines: Express, Pink, Purple (4 min walk)

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, Boone

Facts and practical information

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Horn in the West, Boone

Jones House, Boone

Appalachian State University, Boone

Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Boone

Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone

George M. Holmes Convocation Center, Boone

Varsity Gymnasium, Boone

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hickory Ridge Living History Museum?

How to get to Hickory Ridge Living History Museum by public transport?