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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
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

Elk Statue

Learn about the local history of Banner Elk with a stop at Elk Statue.

Elk Statue

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

Downtown Hotel Deals

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
The price is SAR 449 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
SAR 449
SAR 506 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,113 reviews)
"Excellent tasty breakfast. Hotel is amazing !"

Reviewed on 8 October 2025

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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 SAR 385 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
SAR 385
SAR 434 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Fine"

Reviewed on 10 October 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 447 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
SAR 447
SAR 504 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (627 reviews)
"Our rooms were spacious and clean. Showers really nice. AC and Heating worked very well. The TV was the best we've ever experienced in a motel or hotel. Nice staff and great cleaning crew"

Reviewed on 11 October 2025

Rhode's Motor Lodge
Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

2.5 out of 5
1184 Highway 105, Boone, NC
The price is SAR 385 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
SAR 385
SAR 434 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"there were a lot of little extra touches that made it feel luxurious"

Reviewed on 7 October 2025

Comfort Suites Boone - University Area
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is SAR 660 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
SAR 660
SAR 819 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
Always excellent experience.
"This place never disappoints. Every time we stay at CHETOLA resort it’s a great stay. This time we stayed for just one night but it was enjoyable."

Reviewed on 10 October 2025

Chetola Resort
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street, Boone, NC
The price is SAR 551 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
SAR 551
SAR 621 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (109 reviews)
"very clean, quiet,good location, reasonably priced"

Reviewed on 7 October 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
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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
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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