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?

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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
Helpful and efficient staff made sure adding an extra day to our stay went smoothly. Using the Hilton app is a great tool on the phone.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great food.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area
Came down for graduation weekend with family. Breakfast non-existent (cereal at best, no hot food) advertised Game room, Pool, both out of service. Most aggreges was, ALL exits, post signs, "For our customer's safety doors will be locked and Must use room key to enter", laughable ALL exits locks ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Rhode's Motor Lodge
Friendly & helpful staff, comfortable room, great experience!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Chetola Resort
This hotel is beautiful and price was lower than expected for this kind of facility.
Reviewed on 12 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.
