Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Beech Mountain Resort, a skiing spot located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Banner Elk. If you master the slopes, Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park are both nearby.
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.