Where the Mountains Feel Like Home
Banner Elk’s High Country Hideaway
Our spot on Tynecastle Highway may be a Banner Elk landmark, but we’re writing the next chapter in mountain hospitality with the Lodge at Banner Elk—a 100‑room lodge‑style retreat designed for every kind of explorer. You’ll find everything you need here.
Perched between Sugar and Beech Mountains and mere minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Lodge at Banner Elk places you at the center of High Country adventures. Hit the slopes, tackle scenic hiking trails, cast a fly‑fishing line in a mountain stream, or browse our charming local shops and eateries—all just steps from our front door.
Why Stay With Us?
- A Mountain Escape with Heart
At the Lodge at Banner Elk, comfort meets adventure in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country. Surrounded by stunning peaks, lush forests, and year-round outdoor recreation, our lodge is your basecamp for unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re carving powder on nearby slopes, hiking scenic trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway, or exploring the charm of Banner Elk’s shops and restaurants, you’ll find just the right balance of mountain serenity and small-town hospitality right here.
Whether you’re looking to get a taste of unique local culture by popping into a quaint art gallery or joining us for one of the exciting festivals that grace our city, we’ve got plenty to do and discover around us, don’t you worry!
After years of calling this place our go-to vacation destination, we thought it was time for a real lifestyle hotel. We created more than a place to sleep. Bridge Creek Inn’s a place to disconnect from your world and reconnect with ours.
Newly Renovated Rooms in Banner Elk, NC
Our newly renovated rooms at The Lodge at Banner Elk blend mountain comfort with modern
convenience. Each room features a flat-screen TV, luxury linens, and a fully upgraded
bathroom. Pet-friendly rooms and connecting layouts are available, perfect for solo travelers,
families, and everyone in between.
Nature Lovers Rejoice
BANNER ELK, NORTH CAROLINA
Surrounded by the natural splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Banner Elk is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From the nearby trails of Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway to year-round adventures like trout fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and skiing at Sugar and Beech Mountains—you’re never far from breathtaking views and fresh mountain air.
Local Attractions
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Family fun, scenic alpine coaster
Lineville Falls Winery
Wine tastings & vineyards tours
Ensemble Stage
Local theater
Hawksnest
Snow tubing, zip lining, and whitewater rafting
Sugar Mountain Resort
Snow tubing, skiing, ice skating, and mountain biking
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Swinging bridge with sweeping views
Mountain Grounds Coffee
Locally sourced coffee & pastries, made to order cafe
bites and sandwhiches
Beech Mountain Resort
Skiing, Snow Boarding, Tubing, Mountain Biking