Amina’s guidebook
Things to do and see in this beautiful area.
Banner Elk is a wonderful town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with lots of restaurants, shopping, beautiful Tate Evans Park and 2 ski resorts.
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Banner Elk
Banner Elk is a wonderful town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with lots of restaurants, shopping, beautiful Tate Evans Park and 2 ski resorts.
Best views, Suspension Bridge, Cafe, Zoo and a Museum and lots of great & challenging hiking trails. Call them to reserve your tickets to get access.
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
Best views, Suspension Bridge, Cafe, Zoo and a Museum and lots of great & challenging hiking trails. Call them to reserve your tickets to get access.
This Park downtown Banner Elk is so beautiful. In the Summer Months it offers Live Music with Food Trucks every Thursday.
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Tate-Evans Park
210 Park AveThis Park downtown Banner Elk is so beautiful. In the Summer Months it offers Live Music with Food Trucks every Thursday.
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is North Carolina’s first alpine roller coaster, providing thrilling outdoor adventure in Banner Elk.
Wilderness Run is built by Germany’s top alpine coaster company and modeled after popular coasters in Europe. The track’s length of 3,160 feet includes three circular loops, a series of waves and several twists and turns for plenty of excitement.
Guests navigate the track in individual carts that are designed to accommodate up to two people.
Each ride begins with a cable-pulled ascent of 770 feet to the top. At that point, the alpine coaster differs from a roller coaster because the remainder of the ride is gravity-fed with the rider grasping two handles that serve as brakes. Riders can use as little or as much braking as they like.
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyWilderness Run Alpine Coaster is North Carolina’s first alpine roller coaster, providing thrilling outdoor adventure in Banner Elk.
Wilderness Run is built by Germany’s top alpine coaster company and modeled after popular coasters in Europe. The track’s length of 3,160 feet includes three circular loops, a series of waves and several twists and turns for plenty of excitement.
Guests navigate the track in individual carts that are designed to accommodate up to two people.
Each ride begins with a cable-pulled ascent of 770 feet to the top. At that point, the alpine coaster differs from a roller coaster because the remainder of the ride is gravity-fed with the rider grasping two handles that serve as brakes. Riders can use as little or as much braking as they like.
Beech Mountain offers Summer Concerts, starting in June and skiing in the Winter.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain offers Summer Concerts, starting in June and skiing in the Winter.
Sugar Mountain Resort
Winter: Ski, Skate &Tubing
Summer: Mountain Bike, Golf, Tennis & Trails)
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSugar Mountain Resort
Winter: Ski, Skate &Tubing
Summer: Mountain Bike, Golf, Tennis & Trails)
Wildcat Lake in Banner Elk will be open for the season from Monday, May 29, through Sunday, Oct. 1 2023, in two phases. From the opening date through Sunday, Aug. 6th 2023, the lake will be open to the public Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. From Monday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 1, the lake will be open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. The lake will also be open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lifeguards will be on duty during these times, and outdoor equipment will be available for rent. For the first time this year, Lees-McRae students studying Outdoor Recreation Management will assist with the management of Wildcat Lake, including serving as lifeguards and running the equipment rental program. Please visit the Wildcat Lake webpage for a full list of rules.
Wildcat Lake Park
Wildcat Lake in Banner Elk will be open for the season from Monday, May 29, through Sunday, Oct. 1 2023, in two phases. From the opening date through Sunday, Aug. 6th 2023, the lake will be open to the public Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. From Monday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 1, the lake will be open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. The lake will also be open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lifeguards will be on duty during these times, and outdoor equipment will be available for rent. For the first time this year, Lees-McRae students studying Outdoor Recreation Management will assist with the management of Wildcat Lake, including serving as lifeguards and running the equipment rental program. Please visit the Wildcat Lake webpage for a full list of rules.
Blowing Rock has a beautiful downtown with lots of great shopping and restaurants.
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Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock has a beautiful downtown with lots of great shopping and restaurants.
Price Lake offers kayak and SUP rental during the summer. You can walk around the lake or go fishing.
Price Lake, North Carolina 28605, USA
Price Lake offers kayak and SUP rental during the summer. You can walk around the lake or go fishing.
Elk River
Its a short hike to the 50ft. Elk River Falls.
Roan Mountain has beautiful hiking trails in the Spruce-fir forest. It has the largest naturally growing gardens of Catawba rhododendrons in the world. Its about 5500ft elevation, please check weather before you go and plan on cooler temps.
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Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain has beautiful hiking trails in the Spruce-fir forest. It has the largest naturally growing gardens of Catawba rhododendrons in the world. Its about 5500ft elevation, please check weather before you go and plan on cooler temps.
Watauga Lake is about 40min from Banner Elk. It offers swimming, fishing, hiking, kayak & Boat Rental etc.
Watauga Lake, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest in northeastern Tennessee, enjoys the most stunningly beautiful lake and mountain views in the 'Volunteer State'. Started in 1942 and finally dammed on the last day of 1948, Watauga Lake is the TVA's highest-elevated reservoir in Tennessee. Surrounded by densely forested mountains in the "high country", Watauga Lake sits 1,959 feet above sea level at "full pool" (full summertime elevation). At Watauga Lake, it's usually a few degrees cooler than similar locations closer to sea level.
Watauga Lake, Tennessee, USA
Watauga Lake is about 40min from Banner Elk. It offers swimming, fishing, hiking, kayak & Boat Rental etc.
Watauga Lake, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest in northeastern Tennessee, enjoys the most stunningly beautiful lake and mountain views in the 'Volunteer State'. Started in 1942 and finally dammed on the last day of 1948, Watauga Lake is the TVA's highest-elevated reservoir in Tennessee. Surrounded by densely forested mountains in the "high country", Watauga Lake sits 1,959 feet above sea level at "full pool" (full summertime elevation). At Watauga Lake, it's usually a few degrees cooler than similar locations closer to sea level.
Ole Esval Sugar Mountain Municipal Golf Course
1054 Sugar Mountain DrLocal Restaurant, Brewery and Winery
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Banner Elk. Please make a reservation.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SThis is one of my favorite restaurants in Banner Elk. Please make a reservation.
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunLove this winery. They got music on the weekends.
Sensationell food, be sure to make a reservation. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Sensationell food, be sure to make a reservation. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
Vidalia
831 W King StMy favorite lunch restaurant in nearby Boone. It offers outdoor seating.
Booneshine Brewing Company is a local Brewery in Boone. They offer great beer, amazing food, indoor & outdoor seating and live music.
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrBooneshine Brewing Company is a local Brewery in Boone. They offer great beer, amazing food, indoor & outdoor seating and live music.
Amazing food, inside fireplace. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Be sure to try the Cocktails.
Make reservation, more parking is available at the Park across the Street.
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailAmazing food, inside fireplace. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Be sure to try the Cocktails.
Make reservation, more parking is available at the Park across the Street.
Linville Winery is such a beautiful place with a pond to sit around as well. They have live music and food trucks.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyLinville Winery is such a beautiful place with a pond to sit around as well. They have live music and food trucks.
Hiking
Rough Ridge Trail is a shorter but steep and rocky trail, it has the best views.
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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyRough Ridge Trail is a shorter but steep and rocky trail, it has the best views.
Its a beautiful loop, along the Boone Fork Creek. Wear good hiking shoes, its a rocky trail, approx. 3-4 hours.
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Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork TrailIts a beautiful loop, along the Boone Fork Creek. Wear good hiking shoes, its a rocky trail, approx. 3-4 hours.
This moderate hiking trail in Hampton TN ends with a beautiful waterfall.
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Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321This moderate hiking trail in Hampton TN ends with a beautiful waterfall.
Sightseeing
Such a beautiful building, newly remodeled.
Offers lots of hiking trails (Bass Lake, Maze and Flattop Mt. ) around the area and horse back riding.
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Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwySuch a beautiful building, newly remodeled.
Offers lots of hiking trails (Bass Lake, Maze and Flattop Mt. ) around the area and horse back riding.
Recreation Center
The SRC is also offering a community membership option for the 2023 summer season. This is a two-month membership that gives members access to the facility from Thursday, June 1, to Monday, July 31. The cost of the membership is $50. Discounted memberships will be available to Lees-McRae alumni for $35.
SRC hours for the summer membership period are as follows:
Monday−Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday−Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those who are interested in signing up or touring the facility are welcome to visit the SRC from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday, May 31. Virtual sign-up is also available by Director of Campus Recreation Maddison Beck
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Lees-McRae College
191 Main St WThe SRC is also offering a community membership option for the 2023 summer season. This is a two-month membership that gives members access to the facility from Thursday, June 1, to Monday, July 31. The cost of the membership is $50. Discounted memberships will be available to Lees-McRae alumni for $35.
SRC hours for the summer membership period are as follows:
Monday−Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday−Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those who are interested in signing up or touring the facility are welcome to visit the SRC from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Wednesday, May 31. Virtual sign-up is also available by Director of Campus Recreation Maddison Beck
Swimming Complex
141 Complex DrGet your membership and enjoy this Community Pool.