Charter Hills, 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
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

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

Charter Hills 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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$116 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and 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! (1,023 reviews)
Clean room good breakfast

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$120 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,147 reviews)
Everything was great. The rooms were clean. The breakfast was over the top and the staff taking care of it were great. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC
$129 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$146 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
We stayed here last week for three nights in a one bedroom. It's a unique place, definitely built in the 1970's or early 80's, with a rustic vibe and wood paneling everywhere. Our room was nice and looked like it had been renovated fairly recently, even though the overall place could use some upgrades ...

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Smoketree Lodge
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
$169 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$191 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with 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! (1,016 reviews)
The staff was so pleasant and helpful. The setting of the resort could not have been more beautiful. We are hoping to be back again.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Chetola Resort
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street, Boone, NC
$130 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$147 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Daniel Boone Native ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Excellent facilities , excellent staff, reasonable prices.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
Blowing Rock Inn

Blowing Rock Inn

2.5 out of 5
788 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 265, Blowing Rock, NC
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$126 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
Super clean. Perfect for walking downtown. Assigned parking space. Microwave, hair dryer, fridge, coffee station. Water not very hot in shower, though. Check-in was smooth. Overall, would stay here again!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Blowing Rock Inn
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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.

Downtown
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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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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