Downtown Travel Guide
Banner Elk
Popular places to visit
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
"Exactly as described, great communication and clean rooms."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
"Everything you want in a great stay! Very clean and upscale facility, helpful and friendly staff, comfortable beds and exceptional breakfast. 10 out of 10!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Breakfast was excellent. Clean room. Helpful staff. Overall visit and accommodations were excellent. Would stay there again,"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area
"Exterior door at the end of corridor was never locked. Breakfast bar was about the worst I ever saw. There were two uncomfortable straight back chairs in the room. Electrical outlets were at a minimum. The freezer in the refrigerator was completely clogged with frost. No anti slip in tub Room was ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rhode's Motor Lodge
"Motel was easy to access, attached restaurant was great, bed was comfortable. Very clean."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Chetola Resort
"Breakfast was fine. Very limited dinner menu. And what we ordered was way overpriced and not cooked properly."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Charter Hills
While Charter Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.
Tynecastle
While visiting Tynecastle, you might make a stop by sights like Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River.
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 Julian Price Park.
