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

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

Lees-McRae College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Lees-McRae College, during your travels in Banner Elk. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Lees-McRae College

Mill Ridge Hotel Deals

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 ￥14,498 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥14,498
￥16,347 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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)
"Arrived at midnight and had to wait nearly 30 minutes for someone to arrive at the desk, even after trying the phone lines several times. There were several people in line and crying kids in the car. Since I had booked through Expedia my rate was not refundable, but we considered leaving and going ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8412 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC
Stay at this hotel in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Compared to a recent hotel this place was spectacular. But this motel felt really clean. So thankful for a nice car stay."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG
Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
The price is ￥15,695 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
￥15,695
￥17,696 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (1,033 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with friendly helpful staff. The room was extremely clean. Highly recommend Graystone Lodge."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥20,750 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
￥20,750
￥26,435 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Moses Cone Manor are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
"Great room"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Swiss Mountain Village
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is ￥26,332 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥26,332
￥32,647 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (998 reviews)
"No trash can outside lobby or elevator. Staff could be more attentive and responsive. Housekeeping can clean at least every other day as oppose to just a refresh daily. Could have a commercial grade coffee and water machine all day in the lobby instead of small container of coffee only in the morning. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Chetola Resort
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street, Boone, NC
The price is ￥19,974 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥19,974
￥22,522 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Daniel Boone Native ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Close to town. Great staff"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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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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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