Sugar Creek Gem Mine Tours

Have you ever wanted to be a miner for a day? Then slip on a hard hat and take a tour of Sugar Creek Gem Mine, where you'll get an interesting glimpse into its operations and various jobs.

To explore this mining operation, make tracks to Banner Elk. There are lots of other interesting attractions in this area, including Sugar Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain Resort, and Grandfather Mountain.

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The Windsor Boutique Hotel

The Windsor Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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$711
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Dec 31 - Jan 3
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New York (LGA) to Asheville (AVL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (534 reviews)
Great staff - very comfortable accommodations, great location

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Elevation Lofts Hotel

Elevation Lofts Hotel

2 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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Dec 4 - Dec 8
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Beautiful apartment, central location with helpful staff.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Element Asheville Downtown

Element Asheville Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
Price was $1,006, price is now $728 per person
$728
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Dec 25 - Dec 30
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Delicious healthy breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

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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
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
Grandfather Mountain which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

4.5/5(254 reviews)

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain
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
Julian Price Park

Julian Price Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Julian Price Park, a lovely green space in Boone. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and ski slopes.

Julian Price Park

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

Best Lodging Options Near Sugar Creek Gem Mine

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
3781 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort
The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Dog-friendly mountain condo with private hot tub & fireplace - near ski lifts

Dog-friendly mountain condo with private hot tub & fireplace - near ski lifts

Banner Elk
Dog-friendly mountain condo with private hot tub & fireplace - near ski lifts
Cozy condo on the hill across from Sugar Mountain

Cozy condo on the hill across from Sugar Mountain

Banner Elk
Cozy condo on the hill across from Sugar Mountain
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC
Smoketree Lodge
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC
The Highlands at Sugar
Modern cabin nestled in the trees - the Sugar cube

Modern cabin nestled in the trees - the Sugar cube

Sugar Mountain
Modern cabin nestled in the trees - the Sugar cube
Sleeps 17 | Dog Friendly | 7 min to Sugar Mt

Sleeps 17 | Dog Friendly | 7 min to Sugar Mt

Sugar Mountain
Sleeps 17 | Dog Friendly | 7 min to Sugar Mt
Mountain condominium w/natural light - close to ski lodge and covered balcony

Mountain condominium w/natural light - close to ski lodge and covered balcony

Sugar Mountain
Mountain condominium w/natural light - close to ski lodge and covered balcony
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