Things to Do with Kids in Banner Elk, NC

  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Banner Elk, North Carolina, including 49 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville and Morganton.
  • From Grandfather Trout Farm to Sugar Mountain Resort, the Banner Elk area offers 63 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Skiing & Snowboarding, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • Settled in 1848 by Martin L. Banner, Banner Elk is a small town with a population of under 1,100. Previously inhabited by Cherokee Indians, most likely for hunting and fishing purposes, the town is the home of Lees-McRae College. Banner Elk is located in northwest North Carolina, 118 miles to the north of Charlotte.
  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Banner Elk, North Carolina, including 49 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville and Morganton.
  • From Grandfather Trout Farm to Sugar Mountain Resort, the Banner Elk area offers 63 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Skiing & Snowboarding, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • Settled in 1848 by Martin L. Banner, Banner Elk is a small town with a population of under 1,100. Previously inhabited by Cherokee Indians, most likely for hunting and fishing purposes, the town is the home of Lees-McRae College. Banner Elk is located in northwest North Carolina, 118 miles to the north of Charlotte.
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4.3 Miles
74% 66 votes
Fishing 10767 North Carolina 105, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy their time at the Grandfather Trout Farm – while the adults can catch trouts in the three ponds, the children can mine for gems in the gem pit.
2.6 Miles
55% 414 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding Banner Elk, NC MoreLess Info
Banner Elk, North Carolina is home to the Sugar Mountain Resort, one of the premier skiing destinations in the eastern United States. Sugar Mountain features many ski slopes, snowboarding areas, tube trails and a warm, cozy lodge.
1.0 Miles
59% 44 votes
Horseback Riding Banner Elk, NC MoreLess Info
Banner Elk has many wonderful areas that are perfect for horseback exploration, and Banner Elk Stables has everything you need to fully enjoy such an experience. All of the Stables' horses are sure-footed, calm and easy to ride. Prior equestrian experience is helpful but not necessary.
0.4 Miles
95% 174 votes
Rafting 394 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Adventure company Edge of the World is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The company specializes in chartered whitewater rafting and mountain climbing excursions. Edge of the World accepts clients aged 12 and up.
2.5 Miles
91% 179 votes
Rafting 3149 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Experience the wild rapids of Banner Elk, North Carolina with High Mountain Expeditions. No prior rafting experience is required, although seasoned rafters may opt for more difficult journeys. High Mountain Expeditions provides seasoned guides trained in first aid. All rafts and safety gear are provided.
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Skiing & Snowboarding PO Box 1118, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
A resort area open in season, the Beech Mtn Ski Area offers equipment rentals, natural and man-made snow, and ski slopes appropriate for all ages and levels of skill and expertise.
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Arts & Crafts Classes Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Periwinkle Art School is an art school offering various art classes and private art lessons. Classes are available for both adults and children, with class sizes limited to eight per class. The school also hosts occasional 'art night' events.
5.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian camp that offers a seasonally changing array of camps and programs for youth and for adults.
1.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 2669 S Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
The Land of Oz Theme Park is a 450-acre Wizard of Oz themed recreational park that features Dorothy's Farm, gazebos, a fountain, a pond, and a waterfall. The park also hosts weddings, reunions, and birthdays.
3.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
Gardens 11466 Highway 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
A nursery and landscaper, Grandfather Mountain Nursery Garden Center has been in business since 1976. The nursery is located in a scenic mountain location, and features a wide variety of plants and flowers.
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