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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.

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?

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 when you stop by Tate-Evans Park. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Watauga Lake Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Watauga Lake Winery during your travels to Butler. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Buckeye Recreational Center

After visiting Buckeye Recreational Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Beech Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Williams Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Williams Island during your travels in Butler. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC

Sleep Inn & Suites

2020 Franklin Terrace Court, Johnson City, TN

Chetola Resort

185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC

Smoketree Lodge

11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

1216 W State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN

Meadowbrook Inn

711 Main Street Blowing Rock NC

Extended Stay America Suites - Bristol

134 Salem Drive, Bristol, VA

Heritage Hill Cabins

161 Alnic Ln Banner Elk NC

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