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Map of Banner Elk: |
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In Banner Elk
North Carolina, "the Balcony of the Blue Ridge",
you can gaze out across mountain ridges stretching almost 100 miles to the
horizon from your cabin or vacation rental. Banner Elk is in Avery County, the northwest mountains of North Carolina, in a
region known as the High Country. Avery encompasses Banner Elk and several small communities
of less than 1,000 year-round residents. With
three major ski resorts in the immediate
area, the county has evolved into a premiere southern destination for
NC skiing,
snowboarding and winter adventures. |
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The first settlers in Banner Elk
were members of the
Banner Family, originally from
Wales. In 1848 a permanent
settlement was established by the 55
members of the Banner family and the
settlement was named Banner's Elk. In
1911 the town became
incorporated and the name shortened
to Banner Elk. |
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This area
participates in the NC Quilt Trails
Click the logo
for a local map and details
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Lees-McRae College
is a private four-year college
located in Banner Elk and affiliated
with the Presbyterian Church USA.
Originally an all-female high school
, it became an accredited co-ed
junior college in 1931 and was
granted status as a 4 year
college in 1990. The college
currently offers 20
majors, including Wildlife
Rehabilitation, Wildlife Biology,
Performing Arts Studies, Business,
and Elementary Education. The campus
includes several historic stone
landmarks - the Rock House,
Tuft Tower and the North Carolina
House. |
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The Elk River headwaters begin in the Northwestern slopes
of Peak Mountain and flow west to
Banner Elk and on to Elk Park. Prior to
crossing into Tennessee it flows over
Elk Falls, a locally-known
attraction which is approximately a 40 foot
drop. It then flows down a narrow,
relatively steep valley to the tiny
community of Elk Mills. |
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Events and Festivals in or near Banner Elk: |
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3/24 |
Easter in the Park |
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5/26-27 |
Art on the Greene |
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6/2 |
Annual Taste of Avery |
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6/30-7/1 |
Art on the Greene |
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6/29 - 7/4 |
Annual Mile High 4th of July Parade and Celebration |
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7/4 |
Annual 4th of July Parade and Celebration |
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7/12-15 |
Annual
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans |
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7/20-22 |
Annual Fine Art & Master Crafts Festival in July |
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8/11-13 |
Annual Fine Art &
Master Crafts Festival |
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9/1-2 |
Art
on the Green |
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10/13-14 |
Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain |
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10/20-21 |
Wooly Worm Festival |
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10/31 |
Trunk or Treat |
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12/7-9 |
A Small Town
Christmas in Banner Elk |
See Beech Mountain, Sugar Mtn, Boone and Blowing Rock for nearby
activities
ONGOING EVENTS:
Concerts in the Banner
Elk Town Park Every Thursday evenings
June through September the community of Banner Elk gathers
in the town park for a summer concert.
Performers range from bluegrass to beach, to
country, to top 40, to blues, to jazz, to
Motown, to big band.
FORUM Cultural Series at Lees-McRae
Every Monday evening mid June through August
Live Music at the
Village Shoppes
- Wednesdays in downtown Banner Elk |
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Banner Elk NC Cabins and
Vacation Rentals: |
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For additional cabins and rental near Banner Elk
see
Blowing Rock and Linville |
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 Large Family Home Rental with Mountain View - 4 bedrooms,
3 baths, sleeps up to 10. Breath-taking views at 3900 feet. Wrap
around deck with hammock and grill, fireplace, hot tub, WIFI.
Stylish and comfortable furnishings. See photos, details or book online |
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 Enjoy the view and quiet setting
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 9. Wrap around deck
with close range mountain views and hammock, wood
burning fireplace, pool table, WIFI. Located in Seven
Devils between Banner Elk and Boone. get details, photos and availability |
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 Modern Log Cabin at 4,000 feet
- 3 bedroom 2.baths, sleeps 6. Deck with mountain view
and grill, covered outdoor fireplace and pit, gas
fireplace, pool table, WIFI, master bedroom with views
and jetted tub, one acre lot. Pets considered. see details, photos and current availability
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Mountain view cottage near the slopes
- 1 bedroom +loft, 1.5 baths, sleeps up to 4. Views of
Grandfather and Sugar Mountains inside and out, deck
with dining area and hot tub, fireplace, gas grill,
WIFI.
Check photos and availability
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Log cabin with gorgeous views from
inside and out - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
sleeps 6. Hot tub, fireplace, foosball, HDTV,
Internet., 1700 square feet of deck. $165 - $190
night, $900-$975 week.
See details and photos |
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Streamside vacation home on 82 acres - 3
bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 8. Newer cedar home
50 feet from Beech Creek, stocked trout waters. Hot tub, covered porch and open
deck with grill, fireplace, video games, onsite
hiking.
See photos, details, availability |
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Additional Banner Elk Cabins, Vacation Rentals, Cottages: |
A and W Mountain Rentals
- 25+
Banner Elk and High Country Rentals
Avery Realty Rentals
- 1 bd/1 bath, walk to downtown,
quiet setting.
Blue Ridge Vacation Cabins
60+ vacation rentals throughout the
High Country
Cabins of Sugar Grove
- 2cabins, hot tub, WIFI, wooded
setting \
Cornerstone Cabin Rentals
3 cozy cabins and a 2-4 bedroom
lodge from
Cottages at the Azalea Inn
- cottages or "Cabinettes" on the
Inn grounds
Hemlock Ridge -
log cabin, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths,
fireplace, view.
Little Elk Cottage Rental -
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, farmhouse, hot
tub, from
Mountain Retreats Realty
25+ rentals available from 1-4
bedrooms, from
Serenity Haven Cabin
Rental - 5 bds, 3 baths,
sleeps up to 16. Mountain view, deck
with hot tub and gas grill,
fireplace. Located on 25 acres 1
mile from downtown Banner Elk.
Walnut Tree Log Cabins
2 cabins, 1-3 bds, 1-2 baths, hot
tub, WIFI, from
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For
website links or more information on
these rentals, just send a request to:
info@ClimbEveryMountain.com |
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Banner Elk Inns, Bed and Breakfast,
Lodges, |
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For additional inns and B&Bs near Banner Elk see
Blowing Rock and Linville |
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 Get Traveler Reviews and
Rating for Banner Elk Hotels and Inns on
TripAdvisor |
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Azalea Inn Bed and Breakfast -
6 guest rooms, 2 suites, 3 cottages. Some
clawfoot tubs and whirlpool tubs. Bedrooms
beautifully decorated with antiques, quilts,
color TVs and down comforters. Full breakfast
included. Lobby fireplace. View of Horse Bottom
Ridge.
Check availability and current rates |
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Banner Elk Winery and Villa - The
Blueberry Villa accommodates 16 people in 8
distinctive suites with jacuzzi baths.
Complimentary wine tasting, full breakfast, Internet, common areas with terrace and porches
overlooking the private trout pond, golf green,
vineyard and winery. Wedding facilities. |
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Banner Elk Bed and Breakfast
Inns List: |
1902 Turnpike House -
317 Old Turnpike Road Northwest Banner Elk, NC
Azalea Inn Bed and Breakfast
- 149 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk NC
Banner Elk Inn B&B and
Cottages - 407 Main St
E, downtown Banner Elk NC
Banner Elk Winery and Inn - 60 Deer Run Lane
Banner Elk, NC
Banner Haven B&B and Cabins - 509 Beech Mountain Parkway,
Banner Elk
Little Main Street Inn - 607 Main Street East, Banner Elk NC
The Inn at Elk River
- 875 Main Street West
Banner Elk, NC
Mountainside Lodge Bed & Breakfast 1709 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk NC
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website links or more information on
these inns, just send a request to:
info@ClimbEveryMountain.com |
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Plan Your Next Romantic Getaway with BedandBreakfast.com |
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Banner Elk Hotels and Motels |
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Blue Ridge Village a Festiva Resort
- One and two bedroom suites with free
WIFI. Indoor pool, fitness center,
canoeing on lake, mini golf, basketball,
volleyball, clubhouse, picnic area,
grills, lobby fireplace, video library.
Some smoking. Rates from
$119.
get details or book online |
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Pet Friendly Best Western PLUS Mountain Lodge - 100 recently
remodeled guest rooms with cable TV and WIFI.
Outdoor heated pool, laundry, game room,
business facilities. Free breakfast. On site full service
restaurant and lounge. Check current rates |
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Banner Hotels and Motels List: |
Archer's Mountain Inn - 2489 Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC
Best Western Mountain Lodge - 1615 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk NC
Blue Ridge Village - 3781 Tyne Castle Highway, Banner Elk NC
SmokeTree Lodge - 11914 Highway 105 South, Banner Elk NC |
Get links, rates or book online HERE |
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Banner NC Campgrounds and RV Parks |
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Grandfather Mountain Campgrounds
Over 100 acres including RV and Tent Sites,
Campground Store,
Laundromat,
Barbecue Grills,
Playground,
Scenic Acres,
Cabin Rentals,
Deluxe Bathhouses,
Picnic Tables,
Fishing in Watauga River,
Stocked Trout Pond and
Hiking.
Get rates, details and reservation information |
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Additional Banner Elk Campgrounds: |
Grandfather Campgrounds -
125 Profile View Rd., Banner Elk, NC
The Little Campground by the Creek - 564 Curtis Creek Rd, Elk Park NC
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For more information about Banner Elk Camping contact
info@ClimbEveryMountain.com
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Look BEFORE you Book
Read 100s of reviews
from
actual guests of Banner Elk NC
Cabins, Vacation rentals, Inns, attractions
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Sports and Outdoor
Activities: |
Sugar Mountain Resort
Ski in the Winter and enjoy outdoor
sports the rest of the year.
The 40+ year old resort offers twenty
slopes and trails spread over 115
skiable acres providing for all levels
of skiing and snowboarding. Additional
activities include 700 ft tubing runs
and a 10,000 square foot refrigerated
outdoor ice skating rink. Relax at the
Last Run Lodge, shop the sports store or
fuel-up at the cafeteria. In
the warmer months enjoy golfing, hiking,
mountain biking and summer rider on the scenic
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Beech Mountain Resort, Inc. opened in 1967,
Ski Beech is Eastern America's highest ski resort
at 5506 feet above sea level. Alpine skiing and
 snowboarding will appeal to the thrill-seekers
and for those looking for something a little
tamer, the resort also features ice skating.
Snow making is on 100% of the skiing terrain and
there is night skiing. Snow tubing is also a
recent
addition. To round out your fun-filled day,
spend some time in one of the charming shops or
tempting restaurants. |
Hawksnest (Seven Devils)
Snow Tubing
and ZIPLINE
Hawksnest’s is the
largest Snow Tubing Park and the longest
Zip line Tour on
 the East Coast.
There are 4 different areas to snow
tube with 20 lanes of fun, 400 – 1000 feet long
and 2 moving carpet lifts. Hawksnest
has 100% snowmaking and lighting on all lanes to provide the best
possible conditions and fun for the whole family.
Zip Line Tours are available
year around with 19 zip lines
including 4 super or mega zips over 1500
feet, including
4 miles of zipline riding with heights
over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. |
Apple Hill Farm
400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk, NC |
Banner Elk Stables
796 Shomaker Road, Banner Elk NC |
Edge of the World Outfitters
394 Shawneehaw Ave., Banner Elk NC |
Foscoe Fishing Company and Outfitters
8857 NC Highway 105 South, Boone NC |
Grandfather Trout Farm
10767 Highway 105 S, Banner Elk NC |
High Mountain Expeditions
3149 Tynecastle Hy, Banner Elk NC |
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| Banner Elk NC
area
Attractions |
Tweetsie Railroad
North Carolina's first theme park,
takes you back into the days of the Old
West. Hop aboard the train for an unforgettable
three-mile journey through the scenic
mountains. Even in today's high-tech world,
there's still a place for old-fashioned fun like Tweetsie Railroad, a
unique attraction that allows children and
families to explore their imaginations and a
whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an
engineer. And of course, every guest will want
to take a ride on our historic steam locomotive,
Number 12, listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. |
Grandfather
Mountain
 is the highest
peak in the Blue Ridge
Mountain range at an elevation of 5,964
feet. Grandfather Mountain inspires awe through
an abundance of natural wonders. Today it is
designated by
the United Nations as an International Biosphere
Reserve and protected forever by the Grandfather
Mountain Stewardship Foundation, there is
nowhere else on Earth that you can enjoy such a
variety of mountain life in one amazing place. |
Linville Caverns
The Caverns are located at the base of Humpback Mountain
in the beautiful Linville
 Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville
Caverns. After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries,
the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public
touring. Through the ages, nature has decorated this intriguing
inner space with new deposits of minerals forming elegant shapes,
multiple textures, and splashing a spectrum of color. |
Banner Elk Winery
(and Villa B&B)
60 Deer Run Lane
Banner Elk, |
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery
225 Vineyard Ln, Banner Elk, NC |
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Crafts, Galleries |
 Crossnore Weavers & Gallery
For decades Women would weave rugs and
clothes on looms in a special building at Crossnore, and sell
their wares from the site. They have passed on their tradition to
young Crossnore residents and today weavers still ply
their craft and visitors the nation over marvel at their skills.
Located at 205 Johnson Lane, Crossnore NC. |
The Art Cellar Gallery
Established
in 1993 The Art Cellar Gallery
 began as the lifelong vision of Pamela
McKay. Having grown up in the area, she
understands the correlation between the beauty of North Carolina's environment
and the inspiration it gives area artists. Located at 920 Shawneehaw Avenue, Hwy. 184
in Banner Elk NC. |
Carlton Gallery
 25+ years as the largest, most
established gallery in the High Country with the
widest variety of fine art and fine crafts.
Over over 200
local, regional, and national artists are
included in the Gallery's collection. Located at
10360 Highway 105 South in Banner Elk NC. |
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Find more
NC Artists here |
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Restaurants, Entertainment |
Artisanal
- Upscale American cuisine with
unique components: squash blossoms,
lobster mousse, Hawaiian big eye tuna
tartare,
artisanal poached pear & rocket salad,
North Carolina mahi, New Zealand elk
chop...and more. The restaurant
specializes in day boat fish from Hawaii
to Maine and the menu focuses on
seasonality and creativity. Chef Bill's
main focus is for the guest to have a
great experience from start to finish
and make the evening a memorable one.
1200 Dobbins Road, Banner Elk NC
Make reservations and read reviews |
Bayou Smokehouse, Grill and General Store
130 E Main Street
Village Shoppes, Banner
Elk NC |
Blind Squirrel Brewery
4716 S. US Hwy. 19E, Plumtree, NC |
Carolina Barbeque
828-737-0700
500 Pineola Street, Newland, NC |
Dunns Deli
134 W Main Street, Banner Elk |
Erick's Wine & Cheese Shop
4004 Hwy 105, Banner Elk, NC |
Fred and Larry's Coffee Shop
3591 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk NC |
Inner Harbor Restaurant
HWY 184, Banner Elk NC |
Jan's Jams
50 Raintree Lane, Banner Elk NC |
Melange Mountain Bistro
828-898-5750
4501 Tynecastle Hwy, Ste 1, Banner Elk |
Mountain Grounds Coffee & Tea Company
3990 NC Hwy. 105 S., Banner Elk NC |
Nick's Restaurant & Pub 828-898-9613
4527 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk NC |
Painted Fish Cafe' and Beer Bar
2941 Tynecastle Hwy., Banner Elk NC |
Papa's Pizza To Go
456 Hardees Alley Rd., Newland NC |
Pappys Barbeque
828-898-6777
4235 NC Highway 105 South, Banner Elk |
Puerto Neovo
828-898-3332
2120 Tynecastle Hwy. Ste 1, Banner Elk |
Sorennto's Bistro
140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk NC |
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shaneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk NC |
Valle de Bravo Mexican Restaurant
4501 Tynecastle Hwy # 1, Banner Elk NC |
Vivos Cafe 828-
898-5282
142 Main Street E. Banner Elk NC |
Zuzda Tapas Restaurant and Bar
Banner Elk NC |
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| Banner Elk Shops, Services |
Ski Country Sports
carries all
of the major brands including K2,
Burton, Nordica, Head, Volkl, Tecnica,
 Ride, Salomon, Spyder, North Face,
Arcteryx and Patagonia.
Ski Country is
the largest independent
ski and snowboard rental operator in
the south, with over 1,000 sets of skis
and snowboards.
Highway
184 - Across from Sugar Mountain, Banner
Elk NC |
Alpine Ski Center
3440 Tynecastle Hwy Unit B, Banner Elk |
Banner Elk Winery
60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk NC |
Clemmens Produce
1947 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk NC |
Edge of the World
Highway 181, Banner Elk NC |
Flora Ottimer
4501 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk NC |
Gray Light Gallery
231 West Mitchell, Newland NC |
High Country Municipal ABC Store
4004 Hwy. 105, Suite 11 Banner Elk, NC |
Main Street Antiques
828-737-9070
115 Main Street, Elk Park NC |
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Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea
3990 Hwy 105, Suite 10, Banner Elk NC |
The Pink Gorilla
3175 Tynecastle Hwy.Banner Elk NC |
Ken Blackburns Rustic Rooster
828-898-5161
4501 TyneCastle Hwy # 14 |
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