Title: Visit Downtown: Best of Downtown, Banner Elk Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Hotels.d975495197446537216.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Banner Elk](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Banner-Elk.d10821.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Banner Elk](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Banner-Elk.d10821.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown.d975495197446537216.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown.d975495197446537216.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown ## Banner Elk ![Appalachia, where patriotism lives on. A lot of times we stereotype Appalachia to be very proud of their country and the south. This photo captures small town mainstreet flag pole. In Banner Elk there is one stoplight and on that main street is our American flag flying high with the rolling mountains in the background. The highlight of this small town is the 4th of July. This image just reminds me of how the town comes to life to be all American on that day. #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/6838b4b5-1fe0-4aed-bbfd-12d44439a904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appalachia, where patriotism lives on. A lot of times we stereotype Appalachia to be very proud of their country and the south. This photo captures small town mainstreet flag pole. In Banner Elk there is one stoplight and on that main street is our American flag flying high with the rolling mountains in the background. The highlight of this small town is the 4th of July. This image just reminds me of how the town comes to life to be all American on that day. #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/6838b4b5-1fe0-4aed-bbfd-12d44439a904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Banner Elk travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Banner-Elk.dx10821) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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? [](https://expedia.ca/The-Greene-Downtown.d975495477833666560.Vacation-Attraction) ![Banner Elk, North Carolina highway road street in city town by Sugar and Beech Mountain ski resorts with view of Grandfather Mountain State Park in sunny morning ridge peak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561662058/61d8e7b6-7f4b-4dd8-8f89-2d01c5d15e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beech Mountain Resort 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Beech-Mountain-Resort-Banner-Elk.d553248621561662058.Vacation-Attraction) ![Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561871804/a7a6c413-1fc9-455a-9344-63aab048035f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Land-Of-Oz-Banner-Elk.d553248621561871804.Vacation-Attraction) ![Time to make some wine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657205/6b8d9529-7c7a-45fd-bec5-d7b11fe30081.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Grandfather-Vineyard-Winery-Banner-Elk.d553248621532657205.Vacation-Attraction) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/b54ab56c-1521-40d6-a4f9-9bcb4b82d501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Tate-Evans-Park-Banner-Elk.d950930577341988864.Vacation-Attraction) #### Elk Statue Learn about the local history of Banner Elk with a stop at Elk Statue. [](https://expedia.ca/Elk-Statue-Downtown.d975495518688280576.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Downtown Hotel Deals ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1671600/1671600/7fac7de3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University 165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC CA $148 CA $167 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Beds were comfortable and hot tub was perfect after skiing all day. Breakfast selection was really good as well. Will be back to stay again. 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(196 reviews) Room and staff were great - only parking for 1 car not committed to us before stay Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=109388209&PinnedHotelID=109388209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=975495197446537216) ![Chetola Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7760000/7759400/7759395/e7487481_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chetola Resort 185 Chetola Lake Drive Blowing Rock NC CA $210 CA $264 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Good service. But breakfast was overpriced. 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