Cities & Towns in Watauga County, NC

Watauga County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,441 inhabitants. The county was created 175 years ago in 1849. Its county seat is Boone.

There are 0 city/town in Watauga County, NC.

Watauga County sits in the northwestern part of North Carolina within the Appalachian Mountains. The county has around 57,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Watauga County:

Boone

Boone serves as the largest city and county seat of Watauga County. Home to Appalachian State University, Boone has around 19,000 residents. The lively college town has restaurants, shops, music venues and outdoor activities.

Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is a quaint mountain town located along the Blue Ridge Parkway with around 1,300 residents. The town has upscale shops, restaurants with mountain views and a picturesque downtown.

Seven Devils

Seven Devils is a small town near the Tennessee border named for the seven peaks surrounding the town. With around 200 permanent residents, Seven Devils attracts visitors for skiing, hiking and mountain vistas.

Beech Mountain

Beech Mountain is a high elevation town along the Blue Ridge Parkway that is home to Beech Mountain Ski Resort. The town has around 300 permanent residents.

Foscoe

Foscoe is an unincorporated community southwest of Boone near Watauga Lake. The rural town has under 200 residents and offers water recreation and mountain scenery.

Overall, Watauga County's small towns and communities are centered around outdoor recreation in the High Country. Boone provides an energetic college town atmosphere. The county is a magnet for skiing, hiking, mountain vistas and Appalachian culture.

All Watauga County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watauga County.

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