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Banner Elk NC
 Banner Elk NC,
just minutes away from Vilas, is a small town with a large
appeal. Banner Elk has mountain charm with friendly locals
and things to do both day and night. Nestled in the Blue
Ridge Mountains with Grandfather Mountain in the background,
many people call this place home, even if they are just
visiting. This small mountain town is unique and full of all
sorts of activities and is known as a luxury mountain town
with fine dining and luxurious accommodations.
One exciting summer event is the Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
program complete with multiple productions between July and
August annually. Lees-McRae College is known for its theatre
program and has student productions year round. Contact
Lees-McRae’s box office at 828-898-8709.
For both summer and winter fun, look to Sugar Mountain in
Banner Elk NC for entertainment. In the summertime, Sugar
Mountain offers weekend lift tickets for a lovely view of
the High Country between the 4th of July and September.
Enjoy just a ride to view the scenery or bring a picnic to
have lunch; you can even bring your mountain bike to take to
the top if you and your family would enjoy biking down the
trails. Single lift rides and all day tickets are available.
Contact Sugar Mountain Resort to buy tickets in advance at
828-898-4521 x 261.
If you are visiting in the wintertime, the best time to
choose your tree from Stone Mountain Farms, Banner Elk’s
Sugar Mountain offers some of the best skiing around. With
20 ski slopes, one triple chairlift, four double chairlifts,
and three surface lifts, and even snow tubing as options,
Sugar Mountain is certainly the place to be during ski
season. Bring your own equipment or rent from their rental
department for your convenience. Packages are available for
day skiing or for an entire getaway at the Sugar Mountain
Resort. Contact Sugar Mountain Resort for skiing and tubing
at 1- 800-SUGARMT.
If golfing is your pastime of choice, the Diamond Creek Golf
Course in Banner Elk NC is one of the best around. Given an
overall 5-star rating, this 18-hole regulation golf course,
complete with a 10-tee driving range is just what the doctor
ordered. Designed by Thomas Fazio, this course has received
rave reviews from golfers from all over. The Diamond Creek
Golf Course offers a beautiful clubhouse but no lodging
accommodations, so plan to stay in one of the other lovely
Banner Elk NC inns while making your visit. Call
828-898-1800 for more information.
If festivals and celebrations are more your style, the
annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk NC is a nationally
renowned event. An October event, the Woolly Worm Festival
is complete with Woolly Worm races, crafts, food, music, and
fun for the whole family. For more information contact the
Avery/Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce at 828-898-5605 or
800-972-2183.
While searching for your ideal Christmas tree, visit Banner
Elk NC and enjoy all this small town has to offer. Banner
Elk is a great place for you and your family to stay if you
enjoy living in luxury while choosing your perfect Christmas
Tree at Stone Mountain Farms! |
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area information: Banner Elk NC
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