- 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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Led by lanternlight, Appalachian GhostWalks Bristol offers eerie and informative tours that emphasize the creepier aspects of area history. Tours are presented by 'certified Ghost-Hunters' who tell vivid and evocative stories.
34.0 Miles
Fender's Farm and Corn Maze is a seven-acre corn maze with activities throughout for visitors of all ages. There's a petting zoo, hayrides and music. Other events are offered at an additional charge, including bull riding, paintball and sugar pie pumpkin decorating.
34.1 Miles
The Appalachian Caverns Tours work through a relatively new system of cavers that was only opened to the public in 1991. In addition to the standard walk-thru tour, there are also adventurous options that let guests crawl through undeveloped areas of the caverns.
34.1 Miles
Slick Rock Falls features a waterfall that flows on Slick Rock Creek over an overhanging bluff. There is a 0.7 mile trail used primarily for hiking and is accessible year-round.
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2354 Feathers Chapel Road, Blountville, TN 37617
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Spend a day on the links at Tri Cities Golf Club. This public course contains 27 holes, and tee times can be requested daily. Instruction is available (fee applies). After the game, get a bite to eat at the 28th Hole Grill.
34.5 Miles
Serving as a downtown revitalization project, Downtown State Street has begun to provide many different offerings to both visitors and locals. Most of the attractions revolve around the local art culture and entertainment.
34.5 Miles
Housed in a historic, restored building that dates back to 1931, the Paramount Center for the Arts hosts a wide variety of performances. The center hosts dance, dramatic performances ranging from Broadway plays to children's theater, and musical performances.
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Established in 1965, Theatre Bristol is a performing arts theater operated by volunteers from the local community. Productions ranging from locally directed plays to famous classics are among the shows hosted by the theater.
34.6 Miles
Home to the cities Veteran's War Memorial is Cumberland Square Park. The four acre park includes a music pavilion, picnic areas, fountains, rolling green grass and on-site children's theatre.
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Located in a historic community, Old Town Emporium offers views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The gift shop has merchandise like books and crafts that are related to the history of the town.