Where is Lees-McRae College?

Our campus is nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, in the Village of Banner Elk. Lees-McRae boasts the highest elevation of any college campus East of the Mississippi River (4000 feet above sea-level). This resort town is located in the shadows of Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Grandfather Mountain, thus keeping outdoor enthusiasts of all types entertained all year round.

Other attractions such as Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Wiseman's View, (the best vantage point to see the mysterious Brown Mountain lights) remain popular with our students, faculty and staff. Even the famed Appalachian Trail passes a few miles from our campus.

While this description is a good introduction to the sights, sounds and surroundings of Lees-McRae life, there are many more aspects that can not be discovered until you experience it firsthand. We encourage you to schedule a privately guided tour to learn more about the college, as well as meet the people that call Lees-McRae their home.

Our Visitor's Information page also provides directions and other useful information.