Banner Elk Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Banner Elk
Where to stay in Banner Elk
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.
Tynecastle
While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.
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.
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Charming Scottish themed lodge, with friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Smoketree Lodge
Great staff, nice clean establishment , website was accurate in describing the information about the hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
Very tired, shabby and in need of upgrade ... which they are working on. I read on reviews 'nice views', which i couldn't see through the dirty windows. 'Restaurant on premises' was closed due to renos so we had to go down the windy mountain road into town for dinner and breakfast (The Town Tavern ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Smoketree Lodge
Great staff, nice clean establishment , website was accurate in describing the information about the hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Heritage Hill Cabins
Close to everything Boone has to offer but feels like you’re in your own private oasis! It was an absolutely gorgeous property with tons of amenities, very well maintained, and overall we were so overjoyed with our experience. The only thing it was missing was a hot tub! We will be back.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Highlands at Sugar
Everything was good overall. Great location, gorgeous view, comfortable, nice new bathrooms, except Fire place was not working. Walls were thin, windows wouldn’t all close, floors creaked every step. Just didn’t seem well made structurally. Safe but old.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
