Top 3 Banner Elk Resorts to Visit this Season

Banner Elk in North Carolina is a gorgeous destination that tourists frequent during the winter months to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect setting for a thrilling winter getaway, with plenty of challenging slopes for skiing and snowboarding, as well as winding snowshoeing trails.

When planning your North Carolina vacation, there are numerous Banner Elk resorts to choose from. All of them offer plenty of fun things to do in
Banner Elk NC in the winter. Our inventory features a number of great properties in the area, but some stand out among the rest.

Here are the top three resorts in Banner Elk NC to consider visiting this year!

3. Smoketree Lodge

First on our list is the cozy Smoketree Lodge resort. This property offers a true escape within the Blue Ridge Mountain and provides a warm and charming atmosphere that guests just love.

Stay in a studio, one-, or two-bedroom suite that offers all the comforts of home. Rather than a cramped hotel room, these accommodations offer plenty of space and great features like:

• Partial kitchen
• A full bathroom
• Flatscreen TVs
• Living room

Other perks of staying at Smoketree Lodge include access to the indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi tub, saunas, and game center. There are also movie rentals available for a quiet night in.

The Smoketree Lodge is within walking distance to numerous hiking trails which are great for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The resort is also right near popular ski mountains and other great attractions including Grandfather Mountain and Linville Caverns.

2. Highlands at Sugar

Number two on the list of top Banner Elk resorts is Highlands at Sugar. Located right in the village of Sugar Mountain, the resort gives you prime access to the Appalachian Mountains and all the outdoor activities it offers.

The one- and two-bedroom accommodations are warm and charming. They provide a number of great features to make your stay extra comfortable including:

• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Breakfast bar
• Dining table
• Living room
• Fireplace
• Laundry machines
• Private balcony

Sugar Mountain is just steps away from your accommodations for prime access to the slopes. Grandfather Mountain is also just minutes away for more winter fun. Head to downtown Boone for fun shopping and dining opportunities when you need a break from outdoor adventures.

Retreat back to the resort to warm up and relax after a day in the snow. The property boasts a heated indoor pool, a redwood sauna, a hot tub, and a recreation area for the kids.

1. Blue Ridge Village

Probably the most popular Banner Elk resort in our inventory is the Blue Ridge Village. This property is ideally located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and overlooks the scenic Pisgah National Forest. This is the perfect home base for the ultimate Banner Elk getaway.

Choose a one-, two-, or three-bedroom suite that comes with everything you need for a comfortable getaway. Each unit is like a townhouse with two-stories and offers:

• Full kitchen
• Living room with rustic decor
• Dining table
• Fireplace
• Multiple private patios and balconies
• Laundry machines

Staying within the Blue Ridge Villages gives you access to numerous amenities and activities including sports courts, swimming pools, hot tubs, and a fitness facility. And of course, you can easily access the skiing and snowboarding trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Head outside the village and find some other great attractions to visit during the colder months such as the Banner House Museum, Banner Elk Winery, and Grandfather Vineyard.

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