Specials

Below are lodging specials and lodging packages for visitors to Banner Elk. Contact the accommodations directly to take advantage of these great savings on trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk in the heart of the North Carolina High Country.

Choose & cut Christmas Tree Packages North Carolina

Banner Elk Choose & Cut
Christmas Tree Packages: $160 & up

Valid from Nov. 16 through Dec. 8. 2024

North Carolina’s High Country is considered the Christmas Tree Capital for its abundance of tree farms that grow high-quality Frasier fir trees. Come to Banner Elk in the heart of this region with this great package. Starting at $160 weekdays (plus tax) and $199 weekends (plus tax), our choose & cut packages include one night’s lodging at your choice of accommodations, a full breakfast, 10% off dining at Banner Elk Cafe and a voucher for one 7-foot tall choose & cut Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens. Elk River Evergreens is one of the top farms in the NC mountains with lots of on-site activities and a great variety of trees.

Lodging Options – Packages are available at the lodging partners below. Please contact them directly and mention the Banner Elk Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Packages:

 

Grandfather Mountain hiker on bridge

Grandfather Mountain

Lodging Packages: $120 & up

Just 15 minutes from the entrance to Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk is the ideal base camp for a visit to this iconic North Carolina visitor attraction. Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, visit the nature museum and animal habitats, have lunch in the restaurant, check out the fudge shop and hike a variety of trails ranging from easy to strenuous.

Banner Elk’s Grandfather Mountain Lodging Packages start at $120 plus tax and include two tickets to Grandfather Mountain and one night of lodging for two at your choice of three popular lodging accommodations. IMPORTANT: The tickets you receive through this package are good for admission at any point during your stay. Tickets bought directly from Grandfather Mountain require a reservation for a specific entry time.

To book, contact locations listed below and specifically request the Grandfather Mountain Lodging Package.

Grandfather Tickets received at lodging check-in: Each package includes two tickets to Grandfather Mountain. Your lodging host will provide these at check-in. You do not have to worry about making reservations with as these tickets.

Below is a listing of Banner Elk hotels, inns and cabins that offer discount Grandfather Mountain lodging packages. Contact them directly to book your visit to the beautiful High Country of North Carolina:

*Banner Elk Mountain Cabins: Enjoy the conveniences of an upscale rustic cabin with full kitchens and other amenities. Package starts at $195 per night with a two-night minimum. Package includes two adult tickets. Additional tickets may be added for a fee. Visit their website or call 828-387-1209.

*Best Western Mountain Lodge offers one-night packages for two that include two tickets to Grandfather Mountain. Package starts at $120 per night weekdays and $174 per night weekends. Package includes a welcome gift. Also, take advantage of early check-in and late check-out (when available). Additional tickets may be added for a fee. Visit their website or call 828-898-4571.

*Perry House Bed & Breakfast: Located on a hill overlooking Banner Elk and a short walk to all points in town, the Perry House has a two-night minimum on all stays. The inn’s package starts at $129 per night weekdays for two-night stays and $149 per night weekends for two-night stays. Included are two tickets to Grandfather Mountain and breakfast each moring. Additional tickets may be added for a fee. Visit their website or call 828-898-3535.

* – Certain blackout times apply