Linville Falls

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Autumn Morning light on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Autumn Morning light on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Panorama of Linville Falls just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
The smaller falls at Linville Falls in North Carolina, USA. The hike is pretty easy and you get great views of the mountains and the falls. You are not allowed to swim in that refreshing looking pool unfortunately but the views are nice! There is a nice parking lot where you can leave your car and there is no fee to hike the trails (as far as I remember).
I took this picture over the summer at Linville falls. The first known inhabitants of the Linville Falls area were the Cherokee Indians. For me, this felt like walking back 200 years in the past and experience what the natives experienced. Everything is preserved so beautifully. You are not really very far from civilization but when you see this and experience it, it feels like you have gone back in time. Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s beautiful as it frames the typical Appalachia scenery like mountains and waterfalls. The Falls Trail distance is around 1.5-ish miles’ round trip and easy. It captures the true essence of Appalachia. It is truly worth the visit! #appalachianechoes
4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

4 Seasons at Beech Mountain

2.5 out of 5
608 Beech Mountain Pkwy Banner Elk NC
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Hotel needs a refresh however it was clean and the staff was very friendly. You can easily walk to several restaurants close by. We liked how close it was to the ski area.

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The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
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8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
The size and accommodations of this stay exceeded my expectations!

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The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
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Stay at this hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Appreciate updates/upgrades. We'll be back!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
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8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
The size and accommodations of this stay exceeded my expectations!

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Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (270 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, cozy lodge atmosphere with the game room, heated pool, and hot tub. We had a great weekend!

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Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain

3 out of 5
2171 Henredeon Road Spruce Pine NC
Stay at this cabin in Spruce Pine. Enjoy free parking, meeting facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions The Orchard at Altapass and Woodys Chair Shop ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
Everything was clean and ready for us. Was a cold week but still nice and warm with the gas logs. Kitchen was supplied with utensils and cooking equipment. Enjoyed our stay. We will be back.

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