Parks & Nature
Wildcat Lake, Hickory Nut Gap Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604
It's 2 miles away from the condo. Wildcat Lake is a premier attraction in Banner Elk, particularly in warmer months. The 13-acre lake is the centerpiece of a public-access facility that includes a white sand beach, swimming pier and fishing dock.
The most popular activities at Wildcat Lake are swimming, sun bathing, fishing and boating. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission stocks the lake with bluegill, largemouth bass and three varieties of trout. Fishing is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk, and NC state fishing licenses are required for those who wish to fish.
Many people say Wildcat Lake reminds them of an old-fashioned swimming hole, and it draws upwards of 20,000 visitors each summer.
An adjacent park (Tufts Memorial Park) provides a bath house, picnic tables and three picnic shelters, all open to the public at no charge. Alcoholic beverages and pets are prohibited.
The park is open seven days a week, weather permitting. The park and lake are owned and maintained by the Grandfather Home for Children. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated.
Reservations for use of the picnic shelters are necessary and can be made by calling the Grandfather Home at 828-898-5465.
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyThe landscape and the different trails.
It's interesting to see how complex the ecosystem is. It's amazing how mother nature functions in the dark.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221It's interesting to see how complex the ecosystem is. It's amazing how mother nature functions in the dark.
Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadIt's a nice trail and the falls are beautiful.
Linville Falls
Laundromat
On Food Lion parking, there is a laundromat located next to Bellas Restaurant. It’s about 3 miles away from the condo.
Their prices are reasonable. As a result, you don't have to worry about the food. It's between 1 to 2 miles from the apartment. In addition, you will find on a laundry mart on the parking.
126 locals recommend
Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyTheir prices are reasonable. As a result, you don't have to worry about the food. It's between 1 to 2 miles from the apartment. In addition, you will find on a laundry mart on the parking.
Lake to swim
Wildcat Lake, Hickory Nut Gap Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604
It's 2 miles away from the condo. Wildcat Lake is a premier attraction in Banner Elk, particularly in warmer months. The 13-acre lake is the centerpiece of a public-access facility that includes a white sand beach, swimming pier and fishing dock.
The most popular activities at Wildcat Lake are swimming, sun bathing, fishing and boating. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission stocks the lake with bluegill, largemouth bass and three varieties of trout. Fishing is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk, and NC state fishing licenses are required for those who wish to fish.
Many people say Wildcat Lake reminds them of an old-fashioned swimming hole, and it draws upwards of 20,000 visitors each summer.
An adjacent park (Tufts Memorial Park) provides a bath house, picnic tables and three picnic shelters, all open to the public at no charge. Alcoholic beverages and pets are prohibited.
The park is open seven days a week, weather permitting. The park and lake are owned and maintained by the Grandfather Home for Children. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated.
Reservations for use of the picnic shelters are necessary and can be made by calling the Grandfather Home at 828-898-5465.
It's within 2 miles from the apartment. It's a small city, and its center is charming. You may try the Bayou cafe.
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
It's within 2 miles from the apartment. It's a small city, and its center is charming. You may try the Bayou cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Obviously, during the winters it's the best place to ski in North Carolina, and during the summers every Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you go up to the summits. You can enjoy the view, and you can go down by foot or with a bike. During the spring, summer and fall you can enjoy a golf course. There is also a lake with a small beach, Wildcat Lake, just located 2 miles away from the condo. There is also Grandfather Mountain which is located from 9 miles away from the condo.
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
Obviously, during the winters it's the best place to ski in North Carolina, and during the summers every Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you go up to the summits. You can enjoy the view, and you can go down by foot or with a bike. During the spring, summer and fall you can enjoy a golf course. There is also a lake with a small beach, Wildcat Lake, just located 2 miles away from the condo. There is also Grandfather Mountain which is located from 9 miles away from the condo.
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyFood scene
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105You must try their ‘aged’ meat
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrGroceries
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105