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Edge of the World


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 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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5 of 5 stars
3lionsfan   2 contributions
Central Florida
Jul 28, 2009

I used to bring a group to the area for summer camp and we would do a rafting trip with Edge of the World. That was.....about 12 years ago. It was as much fun as I remembered. Maybe even more fun. The guides are as great as ever, the jokes and entertainment while on the bus as good as ever.... more

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5 of 5 stars
hffive   1 contribution
Windermere, Florida
Jul 27, 2009

Since there aren't many reviews for Edge of the World I wanted to write and reiterate what others had said. The guys really do an awesome job keeping everyone entertained and having fun. Not that you really need it because the scenery is beautiful, but it certainly does keep the kids from asking, "how much longer?" The trip is only... more

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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

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5 of 5 stars
GwenTessa   19 contributions
Palm City, FL
Sep 3, 2007
1
person 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