- 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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Jonesborough History Museum has many various exhibits primarily involving the history of the area. Patrons can read a local textbook from the 1800s, browse exhibits on agriculture, see antique guns and learn history of local buildings.
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125.5 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Live theatrical entertainment is at its finest at Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. Popular titles such as A Christmas Story, Singing in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz are produced. Also offered are educational programs and children's theatre.
34.8 Miles
Spanning 2,200 acres, Steele Creek Park is a scenic lakefront park offering many activities. It features golf, disc golf, paddle boating, many trails to hike and even a rideable replica steam engine train.
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The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is a group of storytellers that holds storytelling concerts every Tuesday night in the International Storytelling Center. The guild features a wide variety of tellers with distinctive styles.
35.1 Miles
Situated on Boone Lake, Sonny's Marina provides visitors with a range of boat services, from covered slip boarding to pontoon rentals. The marina hosts live entertainment from local musicians on a monthly basis.
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Open daily except Sundays, the Interstate Bowl has 24 lanes for bowling, catering to both open bowling and league play. The facility has its own pro shop, offers shoe rentals, and has a full snack bar and arcade.
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A movie threater with 14 screens, Cinemark Tinseltown USA displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, and a concession area with food and drinks.
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International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Each year the National Storytelling Center holds a special event that draws thousands of people known as the National Storytelling Festival. A variety of program segments are included in the overarching festival, including ghost stories, midnight cabaret, and story slam.
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Sugar Hollow Park provides visitors with access to bike trails, soccer and softball fields, a playground, and a pool. Campers can also stay at one of the park's 75 sites and use its pavilion, picnic areas, picnic shelters, and restrooms.
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520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
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An affiliate of the Smithsonian, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance explores the history of the Bristol Sessions of 1927 and their impact on country music. The museums exhibits include artifacts, theatre experiences, film and sound presentations and interactive displays.