Downtown Travel Guide

Banner Elk

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
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
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

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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
Beech Mountain Resort

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
The Greene

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
Tate-Evans Park

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

Elk Statue

Learn about the local history of Banner Elk when you take a trip to Elk Statue.

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.

Sugar Mountain Resort

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 Rp1.776.517 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
Rp1.776.517
Rp2.003.023 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room Great attendance Breakfast wonderful!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 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 Rp2.049.568 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
Rp2.049.568
Rp2.310.889 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,246 reviews)
family friendly. we love it

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

2.5 out of 5
608 Beech Mountain Pkwy Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (451 reviews)
Check in was very easy and fast, room was very clean but in the upstairs room it had what appeared to be a pretty big blood stain in the carpet but we paid it no mind. Overall very happy with our stay.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The price is Rp2.777.198 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
Rp2.777.198
Rp3.131.291 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent location. Near the slopes and places to eat. The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We parked right outside our door, which was nice as well.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Lodge at Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
The price is Rp2.257.951 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
Rp2.257.951
Rp2.545.839 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
Clean rooms, plenty of space for 2 adults and 1 kid. Indoor pool and rec area was clean. Game room was neat amd spacious.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Hampton Inn & Suites Boone

Hampton Inn & Suites Boone

2.5 out of 5
1252 US Highway 421 South Boone NC
The price is Rp2.092.380 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
Rp2.092.380
Rp2.359.158 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Appalachian ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (929 reviews)
Great room, clea

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Boone
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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 Julian Price Park.

Mill Ridge

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