Wi Fi in the Hi-Co
E-mail has revolutionized the way we communicate. Now wi-fi takes it a
step further. Until recently, a computer had to be plugged in to a “ground
line” to hook up with the Internet, thus making e-mail convenient
while in the office or at home, but cumbersome while on the move. Now, wireless
internet connections are available at many locations, from coffee shops
to hotels and even on some local ski slopes.
Here is a list of places where you can link up in the High Country, no Blackberry
required. And you’ll have plenty of places to surf shoutmag.net. So
no excuses.
The service is free except where specified.
Ski Areas
Appalachian: Available everywhere
Beech: Available in the bakery
Sugar: We’re pretty sure they have it
Hawksnest: none
Restaurants, Cafes, Bookstores, Etc:
Boone
Espresso News
Black Bear Books
Blimpie’s 105
Higher Grounds Coffee Shop
Conrad’s Coffee
Café Portofino
Watauga County Library
ASU: Available with valid ASU e-mail inside and around
major buildings
McDonalds: $2 for 2 hours
Blowing Rock
Canyons
Banner Elk
Mona’s Starlight Cyber Café (returning soon)
Hotels
Boone
Best Western: in every room
Comfort Suites Boone: Free wireless in all rooms and lobby
Hampton Inn: In lobby and common areas
Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone: available in every room
Blowing Rock
Holiday Inn Express: In all rooms
Crestwood: Best in the restaurant, bar and the rest of
the main building.
Victorian inn: available everywhere, including cabins and
fishing areas
Chetola: In pub area of restaurant
Banner Elk
Best Western Mountain Lodge: available in all rooms and
lobby
Beech Mountain Inn: available in lobby and lounges and
all rooms once the antenna is repaired
Compiled by Zeke Bergeron