Rye’s guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
Our famous next door neighbor is the ultimate place to hike, see wildlife and walk across the Mile High Bridge. The trailhead to the famous and challenging Profile Trail is just two miles from the main Sugar entrance.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyOur famous next door neighbor is the ultimate place to hike, see wildlife and walk across the Mile High Bridge. The trailhead to the famous and challenging Profile Trail is just two miles from the main Sugar entrance.
Linville Falls
Take an exhilarating ride down the first coaster in the North Carolina mountains. No experience necessary.
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyTake an exhilarating ride down the first coaster in the North Carolina mountains. No experience necessary.
Food scene
Sample wines at three wineries near Sugar Mountain in beautiful mountain settings with plenty of outdoor space and live music: Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Vineyard and Linville Falls Winery. For local beer, head to Kettell Beerworks in Banner Elk with a dozen brews on tap.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneSample wines at three wineries near Sugar Mountain in beautiful mountain settings with plenty of outdoor space and live music: Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Vineyard and Linville Falls Winery. For local beer, head to Kettell Beerworks in Banner Elk with a dozen brews on tap.
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SSightseeing
Experience wild west adventure for kids of all ages with steam locomotive train ride, classic amusement rides, zoo, gem mining and a variety of live entertainment. Located about 18 miles from Sugar Mountain
45 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad Ln
Tweetsie Railroad LnExperience wild west adventure for kids of all ages with steam locomotive train ride, classic amusement rides, zoo, gem mining and a variety of live entertainment. Located about 18 miles from Sugar Mountain
At Sugar Creek Mining Company at the main entrance to Sugar Mountain, grab a bucket and head to the flume line. Their staff helps you sort your gemstones, identify them and even create a piece of jewelry.
45 locals recommend
Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyAt Sugar Creek Mining Company at the main entrance to Sugar Mountain, grab a bucket and head to the flume line. Their staff helps you sort your gemstones, identify them and even create a piece of jewelry.
Rainy Day Activities
Regal Boone Cinema
210 Center StYMCA of Avery County
436 Hospital DrGreat YMCA with water slides for only $5.
This modern arcade in downtown Banner Elk is fun for the entire family. Play a wide variety of games with many new and maybe even an old school one from back in the day. There is a hot dog bar with a menu of all different varieties and famous pizza from Sorrento’s next door. 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC.
REPLAY
This modern arcade in downtown Banner Elk is fun for the entire family. Play a wide variety of games with many new and maybe even an old school one from back in the day. There is a hot dog bar with a menu of all different varieties and famous pizza from Sorrento’s next door. 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC.
City/town information
Banner Elk
Blowing Rock
Boone