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Edge of the World


Edge of the World
Highway 181
Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
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Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Smoketree Lodge $65 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Banner Elk Inn Bed and Breakfast $105 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
1902 Turnpike House B&B $124 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Azalea Inn Bed and Breakfast $124 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Beech Alpen Inn $104 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Zuzda 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Stonewalls 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Vivo! 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Beech Mountain 1.0 mi 1.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Banner Elk Stables 2.2 mi 3.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Sugar Mountain Resort 3.2 mi 5.1 km 3 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Banner Elk
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat, Other
Address: Highway 181 Banner Elk, NC 28604
Tel: (828) 898-9550

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“rain, thunder, lightening and great memories”
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5 of 5 stars
gdalewillie 1 contribution
Indianapolis
Jul 10, 2009

I booked the white water rafting tour with Edge of the World based on their brochure. Seemed to have a little personality as opposed to their slick and polished competitors. Indeed, the bus trip to East Tennessee was a little long but I must admit ,I laughed until my mouth and sides hurt. Great family entertainment. Almost too much. At... more

“Wonderfully entertaining, even if the rafting isn't so good”
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5 of 5 stars
GwenTessa 10 contributions
Palm City, FL
Sep 3, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

In August, we booked a whitewater raft trip with the folks at Edge of the World. We had no idea that the best fun of the day would have nothing to do with the rafting. The staff of about 6 young men (20-somethings) must live double lives as improv comedians. From the minute they gathered us in front of their... more

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Edge of the World Address

Highway 181, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Tel: (828) 898-9550