Title: Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Downtown, Banner Elk Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Hotels.d975495197446537216.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown.d975495197446537216.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d975495197446537216.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Travel Guide ## 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/6838b4b5-1fe0-4aed-bbfd-12d44439a904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Banner Elk travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Banner-Elk.dx10821) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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? [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Greene-Downtown.d975495477833666560.Attraction) ![Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321090/fd214358-9f03-41a9-a251-0562a5d4fb26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Mountain-Resort-Banner-Elk.d6321090.Attraction) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561662058/61d8e7b6-7f4b-4dd8-8f89-2d01c5d15e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beech-Mountain-Resort-Banner-Elk.d553248621561662058.Attraction) ![Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561871804/a7a6c413-1fc9-455a-9344-63aab048035f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Land-Of-Oz-Banner-Elk.d553248621561871804.Attraction) ![Time to make some wine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657205/6b8d9529-7c7a-45fd-bec5-d7b11fe30081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grandfather-Vineyard-Winery-Banner-Elk.d553248621532657205.Attraction) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/b54ab56c-1521-40d6-a4f9-9bcb4b82d501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tate-Evans-Park-Banner-Elk.d950930577341988864.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1671600/1671600/93fb8eee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University 165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC £78 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Yes! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1671600&PinnedHotelID=1671600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563300/92563216/b41276b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel 2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC £102 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,319 reviews) Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, great breakfast and coffee Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=92563216&PinnedHotelID=92563216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Rhode's Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95090000/95088400/95088309/27ff7178_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rhode's Motor Lodge 1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC £100 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (742 reviews) Overall excellent. No microwave in room. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=95088309&PinnedHotelID=95088309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109388300/109388209/6b1648e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone 280 E. King Street Boone NC £110 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (222 reviews) Beautiful, clean, new property. Gym located right at front lobby. Water bottle filler by the main floor bathroom. Breakfast was great-egg white bites, build your own breakfast sandwich rotates each day plus hte regular items you find on other hotel breakfast buffet, but be aware it closes at 9:30\. ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=109388209&PinnedHotelID=109388209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/574500/574451/fc598984_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area 840 E King Street Boone NC £76 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Continental breakfast was sparse and water was out for tea. No staff was available to fill. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=574451&PinnedHotelID=574451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Chetola Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7760000/7759400/7759395/e7487481_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC £151 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) We didn’t have a lake view but access to the lake is easy with a wonderful walking path, beautiful swans - very peaceful. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Banner-Elk-Charter-Hills.dx553248635976482043) ![From the top of Sugar Mountain looking at Tyne Castle in Banner Elk North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976468538/0ffa27a3-d723-4353-b5b7-5aab85f7dedf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tynecastle While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banner-Elk-Tynecastle.dx553248635976468538) ![blue ridge mountains near mount mitchell and cragy gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379010/09a477d2-4041-43ea-b1a8-219795d2baeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Grandfather Trout Farm. 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