Things to do and see around the Roan Mountain Area.
Food scene
Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood Restaurant
8162 U.S. 19ESmoky Mountain Bakers
126 Orr StBest Bick oven pizza around!
One of our favorite places for a nice night out in Banner Elk. It is a little pricey, but the food is great. They do take reservations.
146 locals recommend
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SOne of our favorite places for a nice night out in Banner Elk. It is a little pricey, but the food is great. They do take reservations.
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SSightseeing
The information center can give you a map of all the hikes in the park. Our favorite is Carvers Gap to Jane Bald. Beautiful views!
111 locals recommend
Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143The information center can give you a map of all the hikes in the park. Our favorite is Carvers Gap to Jane Bald. Beautiful views!
Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321One of the best waterfall hikes in the area!
If you are looking for a waterfall, but don't want a long hike to get there then Elk River Falls is for you.
106 locals recommend
Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadIf you are looking for a waterfall, but don't want a long hike to get there then Elk River Falls is for you.
Enjoy the swinging bridge or climb the many ladders to see all the spectacular views. Make sure that you go an see all the precious animals too.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyEnjoy the swinging bridge or climb the many ladders to see all the spectacular views. Make sure that you go an see all the precious animals too.
Linville Falls
Another great hike to some breathtaking falls.
Enjoy walking through the caverns and seeing all the stalagmites and stalactites.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Enjoy walking through the caverns and seeing all the stalagmites and stalactites.
Beautiful mountain lake just minutes away. You can rent boats, kayaks or paddle boards for a day of fun or just pack a picnic lunch and enjoy playing in the water.
105 locals recommend
Watauga Lake
Beautiful mountain lake just minutes away. You can rent boats, kayaks or paddle boards for a day of fun or just pack a picnic lunch and enjoy playing in the water.
Local Wineries
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyBanner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunGrandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneLocal Activities
NASCAR races, drag races, dirt track races, drive through Christmas Light display and so much more.
196 locals recommend
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdNASCAR races, drag races, dirt track races, drive through Christmas Light display and so much more.
Wahoo's Adventures Watauga River Outpost
White water rafting
High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105They provide many outdoor adventures
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SUSA Raft - Redbanks Outpost
109 Burrell Farm RoadWhitewater rafting