Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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?
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.
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.
Elk Statue
Learn about the local history of Banner Elk when you take a trip to Elk Statue.
Sugar Mountain Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort, a top ski area in Sugar Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Hawksnest Tubing Park
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Nice breakfast quiet room confortable beds
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Loved my stay here. Staff was very polite. The place was very clean & the breakfast was great. A lot of great restaurants in the area. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain
Overall it all worked out and we had a good visit on the mountain. The location was perfect to rent our gear from wolf lodge and we snowboarded both Sugar and Beech mountain. There were just a few things I would have liked to seen done differently. First when we checked in and I asked about the ski ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Excellent location. Near the slopes and places to eat. The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We parked right outside our door, which was nice as well.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Chetola Resort
Good service. But breakfast was overpriced.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
Excellent Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
