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
Room was very clean
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Room was very clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Chetola Resort
We had a great stay. Only comment was difficulty finding our way around and there was no instructions provided at checkin. we were on 3rd floor of Timber lake and got lost numerous times trying to get to parking lot and pool area,
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Meadowbrook Inn
Stayed on Halloween weekend, fun time and decorated very nicely. Staff was friendly and hotel was adequate. Had everything we needed, decor a little dated, but still a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Smoketree Lodge
Quiet, clean and reasonable.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Rhode's Motor Lodge
Clean room, awesome balcony excellent restaurant food. Fun bar staff. I'd highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 14 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 Julian Price Park.
Downtown Travel Guide
- Lees-McRae College
- The Greene
- Elk Statue
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Beech Mountain Resort
- Appalachian State University
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.
- The Blowing Rock
- Pisgah National Forest
- Watauga Lake
- Land of Oz
- Kidd Brewer Stadium
- Roan Mountain State Park
- Mystery Hill
- Hound Ears Golf Club
- Watauga River
- Price Lake
- Apple Hill Farm
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
