- The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Banner Elk, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Breweries, Arts & Crafts Classes and Art Gallery.
- From Grandfather Mountain Nursery Garden Center to Edge of the World, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banner Elk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville and Morganton.
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Guests sip glasses of wine before deciding on a bottle to buy, which they can pour into their commemorative, take-home wineglasses
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Visitors can enjoy the natural scenery and views of North Carolina mountains and valleys at Wiseman's View. There is a fifth of a mile paved hiking trail that reaches the view.
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Visitors to Grandfather Mountain can walk on a 228-foot suspension bridge that is one mile above sea level. Visitors can also see seven environmental habitats that contain up to 73 rare and endangered species.
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2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28604
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The North Carolina State Park is a park that exists for the enjoyment and education of citizens and visitors. The park is surrounded by mountains and it also features educational programs, rivers, and streams.
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The 4,200-acre Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers attractive amenities and opportunities to visitors. The park features seven hiking trails and a well-stocked lake that is perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The park is also a beautiful picnic destination.
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174 Old Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC 28604
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In business since 1986, Appalachian Angler Guide Service leads fly fishing expeditions in the streams of Western North Carolina. The company offers some trips on a seasonal basis, while others are available year round.
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Zip line purveyor Scream Time Ziplines operates in Boone, North Carolina. This seasonal company operates in spring and summer only. Scream Time Ziplines provides all necessary gear and welcomes guests who have no prior zipline experience.
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Erected by textile kingpin Moses Cone, the Moses Cone Manor in Boone, North Carolina is now a bed-and-breakfast resort. Patrons enjoy luxurious lodging and cuisine prepared under the auspices of Chef Andrew Long.
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Rockhounds and jewelry lovers must not miss the opportunity to visit the Foggy Mountain Gem mine. Visitors enjoy mining and tumbling their own stones, learning about local minerals and shopping Foggy Mountain's large inventory of precious stones, jewelry and display samples.
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Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.
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1675 Nc Highway 105 Byp, Boone, NC 28607
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Family entertainment is the focus of Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Arcade. The attraction offers an adventurous miniature golf course, go karts, a playground for children, bumper boats, laser tag, and an extensive video game arcade.