Mill Ridge, NC

Banner Elk

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8/11/2017

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.

Beech Mountain Resort
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

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.

Tate-Evans Park
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

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?

The Greene

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.

Sugar Mountain Resort

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.

Land of Oz

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.

Hawksnest Tubing Park

Mill Ridge Hotel Deals

Cozy mnt cabin centrally located in the High Country!

Cozy mnt cabin centrally located in the High Country!

Banner Elk
Stay at this vacation home in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
It was such a cozy, home-like feeling of a cabin and our friends with a 4 year old easily accommodated just as easy as we did with a 2 month old baby! Beautiful place to stay!

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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Cozy mnt cabin centrally located in the High Country!
Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC

Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk
The price is ￥17,324 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
￥17,324
￥37,243 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
Nice little get away and close to ASU

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
165 Highway 105 Extension, Boone, NC
The price is ￥16,231 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
￥16,231
￥18,301 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
I had a good stay at La Quinta Boone. Check-in was great. The staff answered all my questions. The room was clean.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
The price is ￥16,354 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
￥16,354
￥18,439 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
The rooms were clean the location was convenient but the staff was the BEST! Absolutely loved everyone! They was ready to help, attentive and friendly! Definitely will be back!

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
The heated pool and jacuzzi were the best after a day of hiking. Did not utilize the sauna or exercise area. The atmosphere of the lodge was clean and comfortable. Staff were so pleasant and accommodating. Had to use stairs for the many levels. Not ADA compliant for those in need from my experience. ...

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Smoketree Lodge
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is ￥27,102 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
￥27,102
￥33,630 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Blowing Rock. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Everything was perfect except the restaurant that was advertised as open 7 days a week was closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We did not know that until we went to eat dinner. Very disappointed that we were not told at check-in. Otherwise, we had a lovely visit.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Mill Ridge

This was taken at a shopping center in Banner Elk. The entire center is designed to have this “old timey” feel. The shops have been upkept with this sort of historic architecture. There is this idea that Appalachia is somewhat detached from modernity, and commercial architects like to play into this. The same effect is seen in other parts of Appalachia and just on the east coast in general, for example Williamsburg, VA. The reality is that this “quaint” little town is just the same as any other place in the United States. We’re looking at BB&T, a commercial bank that is far from particular to place. The region of Appalachia can sometimes be less distinct than we like to think, and I feel this image captures this sort of denial of singularity. #appalachianechoes

Tynecastle

If you're spending some time in Tynecastle, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are top sights worth seeing.

Tynecastle
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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.

Downtown
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Charter Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Charter Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

Charter Hills

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