Mill Ridge, NC

Banner Elk

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8/11/2017

Beech Mountain Resort

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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

4.5/5(161 reviews)

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

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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

4/5(54 reviews)

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

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

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
The price is ₩120,388 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
₩120,388
₩135,738 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 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

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG
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 ₩140,660 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
₩140,660
₩158,593 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Our room was great, breakfast hectic, attendant over run,not her fault."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

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

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South, Boone, NC
The price is ₩146,956 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
₩146,956
₩165,694 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Great shower, nice towels, good breakfast, good pillows and great mattress - clean and up to date"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

3.5 out of 5
185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is ₩249,079 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
₩249,079
₩308,444 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautifully maintained landscaping, indoor pool area, and lounge area. Decor was rustic and rooms were very comfortable. Lots of amenities and conveniences. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Chetola Resort
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC
The price is ₩194,281 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
₩194,281
₩247,514 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"The cabin was spacious and clean. The only drawback was that it had a window air conditioner downstairs but nothing upstairs. The bedrooms were warm, but I did find some window fans in a closet that helped somewhat. Luckily, it was raining so the nighttime temps were only in the 70's."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Swiss Mountain Village
Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

3 out of 5
280 E. King Street, Boone, NC
The price is ₩187,017 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩187,017
₩210,862 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (60 reviews)
"Very good breakfast and availability of multiple Tesla chargers are pluses!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone
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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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