Indian Summer Cabin
Banner Elk NC Jim’s guidebook
some of the best skiing in North Carolina
Beech Mountain
skiing within 30 minutes
Sugar Mountain
another great place to ski
30 minutes away
Sightseeing
skybridge is easy to get to, short hike or drive
the view is worth it
27 minutes away
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwyskybridge is easy to get to, short hike or drive
the view is worth it
27 minutes away
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221hiking, waterfalls, and the caverns
54 minute drive
No Apples
a real working farm you can visit , Call first to make reservations
7 minutes
74 locals recommend
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdNo Apples
a real working farm you can visit , Call first to make reservations
7 minutes
Short 17 minute drive to Banner Elk, take a left turn out of the driveway. We enjoy the restaurants and shops there
a small town feel
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
Short 17 minute drive to Banner Elk, take a left turn out of the driveway. We enjoy the restaurants and shops there
a small town feel
23 minutes to Boone , home of Appalachian State University Mountaineers, take a right turn out our driveway, it’s a nice drive, lots of shops, live events, and restaurants
a bustling city
285 locals recommend
Boone
23 minutes to Boone , home of Appalachian State University Mountaineers, take a right turn out our driveway, it’s a nice drive, lots of shops, live events, and restaurants
a bustling city
shopping
step back in time to the Mast General store
find a little bit of everything there
a must see
19 minute scenic drive
3565 NC-194
3565 North Carolina 194step back in time to the Mast General store
find a little bit of everything there
a must see
19 minute scenic drive
Outdoor Adventures
largest snow tubing on the East coast
one of the longest and most scenic ziplines on East Coast
41 minutes away
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland Drlargest snow tubing on the East coast
one of the longest and most scenic ziplines on East Coast
41 minutes away
white water rafter for family fun
19 minutes
67 locals recommend
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave Swhite water rafter for family fun
19 minutes
Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters
8857 NC-105experienced guides for fishing fun
29 minutes
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle Hwyfun for the whole family
25 minutes
Winery and Brewers
A casual place to enjoy a glass of wine, close by, a 17 minute drive
189 locals recommend
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunA casual place to enjoy a glass of wine, close by, a 17 minute drive
Kettell Beerworks
567 Main St Elocal brewer, pub food a local favorite
a family owned vineyard with music and food (check their schedule)
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lanea family owned vineyard with music and food (check their schedule)