Downtown Travel Guide

Banner Elk

Appalachia, where patriotism lives on. A lot of times we stereotype Appalachia to be very proud of their country and the south. This photo captures small town mainstreet flag pole. In Banner Elk there is one stoplight and on that main street is our American flag flying high with the rolling mountains in the background. The highlight of this small town is the 4th of July. This image just reminds me of how the town comes to life to be all American on that day. #appalachianechoes
This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes

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This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes

The Greene

The Greene is just one of the places to see in Banner Elk, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

The Greene
Cityscape high angle above view of Banner Elk town city in summer in North Carolina in Blue Ridge Appalachia viewed from Sugar Mountain ski resort

Sugar Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Sugar Mountain with a visit to Sugar Mountain Resort. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Sugar Mountain Resort
Banner Elk, North Carolina highway road street in city town by Sugar and Beech Mountain ski resorts with view of Grandfather Mountain State Park in sunny morning ridge peak

Beech Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Beech Mountain Resort
Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Land of Oz

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Land of Oz during your visit to Beech Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Land of Oz
Time to make some wine!

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery during your travels to Banner Elk. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Throughout my childhood I spent so much time at this park. I always remember of thinking of it as the park in the middle of the mountains. What I never noticed as a child was how every single aspect of this park was planned out and put there for a reason. Likewise before studying the photographic image I had never thought about how we construct a image and its affordances and constraints. One thing I really want to point out in this image is that while we have this beautiful park there is a huge ugly pipe in the middle of the photograph. It is part of the necessity of the planning of the park, just like the frame is a necessity of an image. We sometimes want to forget it is there but it is a necessary part of an image and still has meaning. #appalachianechoes

Tate-Evans Park

You can learn about the history of Banner Elk with a stop at Tate-Evans Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Tate-Evans Park

Top hotels in Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC
The price is 2.440.679 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.440.679 ₫
2.751.865 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC
The price is 3.108.474 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.108.474 ₫
3.504.936 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,319 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, great breakfast and coffee

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC
The price is 2.548.685 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.548.685 ₫
2.874.021 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (743 reviews)
Overall excellent. No microwave in room.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Rhode's Motor Lodge
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street Boone NC
The price is 3.434.600 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
3.434.600 ₫
3.872.512 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Daniel Boone Native Gardens ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Beautiful, clean, new property. Gym located right at front lobby. Water bottle filler by the main floor bathroom. Breakfast was great-egg white bites, build your own breakfast sandwich rotates each day plus hte regular items you find on other hotel breakfast buffet, but be aware it closes at 9:30. ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

2.5 out of 5
840 E King Street Boone NC
The price is 2.559.222 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
2.559.222 ₫
2.974.651 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Continental breakfast was sparse and water was out for tea. No staff was available to fill.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC
The price is 4.504.653 ₫ per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
4.504.653 ₫
5.604.473 ₫ total
9 Apr - 10 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We didn’t have a lake view but access to the lake is easy with a wonderful walking path, beautiful swans - very peaceful.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Chetola Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic autumn view, Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina

Charter Hills

While Charter Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

Charter Hills
From the top of Sugar Mountain looking at Tyne Castle in Banner Elk North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

Tynecastle

While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.

Tynecastle
blue ridge mountains near mount mitchell and cragy gardens

Mill Ridge

Though Mill Ridge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Grandfather Trout Farm.

Mill Ridge

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