Campus Crawl: Unique Road Trip Stops in America's Liveliest College Towns

7. Boone, North Carolina: Bluegrass and Adventure

Appalachian State University’s home, Boone, is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and bluegrass music lovers. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone offers countless hiking trails, including the popular Boone Fork Trail, which winds through waterfalls and lush forests. The Jones House Cultural and Community Center downtown is a great place to catch live bluegrass performances or learn about the town’s Appalachian heritage. With its charming downtown, local craft shops, and stunning scenery, Boone is a quintessential mountain town perfect for road trippers.