Over 115 acres of mountainside for visitors to ski on and explore. Snow tubing, classes, rentals, and much more are included at the Sugar Mountain Resort.
The luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement. You’ll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees.
Grandfather Home for Children’s Wildcat Lake is open for the Summer. Wildcat Lake is a place where you can swim, play in the sand, canoe, fish, and much more. Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge is located 3.3 miles or 8 minutes from Wildcat Lake.
Stonewalls Restaurant serves steaks, and seafood. They are one of Banner Elk's oldest restaurants, and their old school vibe makes every customer's experience enjoyable.
The Cardinal is a lodge like diner where guests visit for their burgers, fried chicken, and sides. Their bar is also notorious for its creative cocktails.