Downtown, NC

Banner Elk

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
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

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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
Banner Elk, North Carolina highway road street in city town by Sugar and Beech Mountain ski resorts with view of Grandfather Mountain State Park in sunny morning ridge peak

Beech Mountain Resort

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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
Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Land of Oz

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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.

Land of Oz
Time to make some wine!

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.

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
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.

Tate-Evans Park

Elk Statue

Learn about the local history of Banner Elk with a stop at Elk Statue.

Elk Statue

Downtown Hotel Deals

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 NT$3,103 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$3,103
NT$3,498 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Clean room and the staff were amazing.

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

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 NT$3,741 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$3,741
NT$4,218 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,317 reviews)
We love Graystone Lodge! We stay here every time we visit Appalachian State University!!!

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC
The price is NT$3,244 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$3,244
NT$3,658 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (739 reviews)
Nice size room with comfortable beds, and a good restaurant on site.

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Rhode's Motor Lodge
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street Boone NC
The price is NT$4,175 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
NT$4,175
NT$4,707 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Daniel Boone Native Gardens ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
Cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in! The suite layout is great with everything you need. Breakfast was very good!

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

2.5 out of 5
840 E King Street Boone NC
The price is NT$2,696 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$2,696
NT$3,148 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
They had a truck that ran its engine at 1sm I called the front desk he said he would tell them to stop ! The men were just parked with people inside the truck !!! It ran all night outside my window !! Too many illegals as well staying at Hotel!!!!

Reviewed on 2026/3/11

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

2.5 out of 5
608 Beech Mountain Pkwy Banner Elk NC
The price is NT$3,455 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$3,455
NT$3,896 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Beech Mountain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
Great place to stay when skiing at Beech Mtn. Super close and the hotel is clean and convenient! This is our second year staying for the weekend!

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
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Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic autumn view, Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina

Charter Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Charter Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

Charter Hills
From the top of Sugar Mountain looking at Tyne Castle in Banner Elk North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains

Tynecastle

If you're spending some time in Tynecastle, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are top sights worth seeing.

Tynecastle
blue ridge mountains near mount mitchell and cragy gardens

Mill Ridge

While Mill Ridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park.

Mill Ridge

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