Watson Island

Popular places to visit

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

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
Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina

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
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
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

Watauga Lake Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Watauga Lake Winery during your travels to Butler. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Watauga Lake Winery

Buckeye Recreational Center

After visiting Buckeye Recreational Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Beech Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Buckeye Recreational Center

Best Lodging Options Near Watson Island

Great lake views, super fast WiFi, Lake/Dock access

Great lake views, super fast WiFi, Lake/Dock access

Butler TN
Great lake views, super fast WiFi, Lake/Dock access
The Eagle's Nest w/Paddle Boards and Kayaks

The Eagle's Nest w/Paddle Boards and Kayaks

Butler TN
The Eagle's Nest w/Paddle Boards and Kayaks
Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Butler TN
Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi
🐾 Bobcat Run - real log cabin w/ huge hot tub! Near Watauga Lake 🚤 & River 🐟

🐾 Bobcat Run - real log cabin w/ huge hot tub! Near Watauga Lake 🚤 & River 🐟

Sugar Grove NC
🐾 Bobcat Run - real log cabin w/ huge hot tub! Near Watauga Lake 🚤 & River 🐟
Private Spring Getaway! Pet Friendly!

Private Spring Getaway! Pet Friendly!

Sugar Grove NC
Private Spring Getaway! Pet Friendly!
Mountain Retreat

Mountain Retreat

Sugar Grove NC
Mountain Retreat
Splendid Cozy Log Cabin with Beautiful Mountain Views!

Splendid Cozy Log Cabin with Beautiful Mountain Views!

Sugar Grove NC
Splendid Cozy Log Cabin with Beautiful Mountain Views!
Fairytale Barn: Hot Tub, Trout Stream & Petting Zoo?

Fairytale Barn: Hot Tub, Trout Stream & Petting Zoo?

Sugar Grove NC
Fairytale Barn: Hot Tub, Trout Stream & Petting Zoo?
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