Downtown Travel Guide
Banner Elk
Popular places to visit
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?
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.
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.
Elk Statue
Learn about the local history of Banner Elk when you take a trip to Elk Statue.
Sugar Mountain Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort, a top ski area in Sugar Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Hawksnest Tubing Park
Hit the slopes in Seven Devils with a visit to Hawksnest Tubing Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Top hotels in Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
The room was very nice. The front desk was very helpful. Enjoyed the free breakfast. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Kat and alecia were amazing! Kat made us feel comfortable and made check in easy. Alecia went above and beyond to make our stay better. Although the ac didnt work half the night and our tv wouldnt connect it...the girls were so amazing i still give it 5 stars. Also by far the best breakfast ive had ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Smoketree Lodge
Very nice!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Clean rooms. Bathrooms are dated.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Boone
Very clean, friendly staff, breakfast was good. Lots of bottled water and cookies for free.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Chetola Resort
It was beautifully done for the holidays! Our room had a fireplace and was quite large, very cozy! Food was excellent along with the staff! I would stay there again!!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Tynecastle
While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.
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.
Downtown Travel Guide
- Lees-McRae College
- Elk Statue
- The Greene
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Beech Mountain Resort
- Appalachian State University
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.
- The Blowing Rock
- Pisgah National Forest
- Watauga Lake
- Land of Oz
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Kidd Brewer Stadium
- Watauga River
- Mystery Hill
- Horn in the West
- Hound Ears Golf Club
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
- Price Lake
- Apple Hill Farm
