Mill Ridge, NC

Banner Elk

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8/11/2017

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
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

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.

Sugar Mountain Resort

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.

Land of Oz

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.

Hawksnest Tubing Park

Lees-McRae College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Lees-McRae College, during your travels in Banner Elk. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Lees-McRae College

Mill Ridge Hotel Deals

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
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The price is NT$3,382 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
NT$3,382
NT$3,814 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
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$3,001 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,001
NT$3,384 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. Breakfast very good."

Reviewed on 2025/8/25

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC
The price is NT$3,603 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
NT$3,603
NT$4,062 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Rhode's Motor Lodge
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is NT$5,775 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$5,775
NT$7,121 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Great place - enjoyed all!!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/18

Chetola Resort
Meadowbrook Inn

Meadowbrook Inn

3 out of 5
711 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I loved the room, it was comfortable and pretty."

Reviewed on 2025/8/21

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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC
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Other neighborhoods around Mill Ridge

This was taken at a shopping center in Banner Elk. The entire center is designed to have this “old timey” feel. The shops have been upkept with this sort of historic architecture. There is this idea that Appalachia is somewhat detached from modernity, and commercial architects like to play into this. The same effect is seen in other parts of Appalachia and just on the east coast in general, for example Williamsburg, VA. The reality is that this “quaint” little town is just the same as any other place in the United States. We’re looking at BB&T, a commercial bank that is far from particular to place. The region of Appalachia can sometimes be less distinct than we like to think, and I feel this image captures this sort of denial of singularity. #appalachianechoes

Tynecastle

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

Tynecastle
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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

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