Mill Ridge, NC

Banner Elk

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8/11/2017

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
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

4.5/5(161 reviews)

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

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

Hawksnest Tubing Park

4/5(54 reviews)

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

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

Cozy mnt cabin centrally located in the High Country!
Cozy mnt cabin centrally located in the High Country!
Banner Elk
Stay at this vacation home in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
mountain cabin
"The cozy mountain cabin is located in Banner Elk North Carolina, which is only 20 minutes from downtown Boone, which is pretty convenient for accessing activities in Boone. There was enough space for all my friends to comfortably stay. Just note that there is a gravel parking lot. My car got a bit ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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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
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$98 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG
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
$118 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$133 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to the University. Nice people and convenient. 10-15 minute drive to Blowing Rock...and basically inexpensive."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$135 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (992 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Swiss Mountain Village
Swiss Mountain Village
3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$176 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$197 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Hayes Performing Arts ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"**Peaceful Stay in a Beautiful Setting** We really enjoyed our overnight stay at Swiss Mountain Village in Blowing Rock, NC. The property is beautiful and peaceful—tucked away in the mountains with a charming, rustic feel. Our accommodations were cozy and comfortable, with everything we needed for ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Swiss Mountain Village
Chetola Resort
Chetola Resort
3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
$238 nightly
The price is $268 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$268 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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)
"Friendly staff. Relaxing environment"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Chetola Resort
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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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