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
Would come again
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Very pleasant place to stay - the staff was great.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Smoketree Lodge
Dated but staff was friendly and helpful! Heated indoor pool while watching it snow flurry outside was amazing for the kiddos. Large rec room for coffee and games with social activities. This place ain’t the 5star embassy but it was perfect for our lil family
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Chetola Resort
It was beautifully done for the holidays! Our room had a fireplace and was quite large, very cozy! Food was excellent along with the staff! I would stay there again!!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Meadowbrook Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Rhode's Motor Lodge
Rhode’s was so cute, comfortable and a great place for a girls trip.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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 Grandfather Trout Farm.
