Escape. Unwind. Indulge.
Banner Elk
Banner Elk is a popular getaway near Boone in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. It’s a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city.
Enjoy a richness of culture and adventure. Within 15 minutes of the town’s lone stoplight you can experience the great outdoors, fabulous dining, theater and the arts, family attractions like Grandfather Mountain, and the South’s two largest ski resorts: Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain.
Banner Elk’s tourism motto is “Escape. Unwind. Indulge.” This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Hike easy greenways or tackle challenging trails among the highest peaks east of the Rockies. Go for thrills via a white-water paddling adventure or navigate the topography on a mountain bike. On the lighter side, spend a day visiting the town’s unique shops, boutiques, spas and restaurants.
A thriving food scene awaits. In fact, Banner Elk is known as the culinary hot spot of the NC High Country. Food aficionados indulge in everything from five-star white-linen dining to upscale casual to down-home cooking to tasty delis. An array of wineries and craft breweries lie within a 15-minute radius of downtown.
Famed mountain attractions like Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock are just a short drive away.
With so many things to see and do (and eat), Banner Elk provides an ideal getaway for couples, families, adventure seekers and baby boomers. The mix of lodging available in Banner Elk assures something for every taste and budget. Please click here to review the many accommodations available.
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The High Country’s Top Culinary Destination
Banner Elk is the culinary hot spot of the NC High Country. Satisfy your cravings with a thriving food scene that has it all.
Art on the Greene is Four Times Each Summer
Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, the first weekend in August and Labor Day weekend. In...
Star Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate America's independence and escape the heat during the Star Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This annual event takes place Thursday, July 4, in 2024. It begins at 11 a.m. with an all-American parade along...
Banner Elk Weather Cam – Live
Check out Banner Elk’s weather cam in this popular Blue Ridge Mountain resort town. The camera is a few hundred feet above town with Grandfather Mtn in …
Summer Visitors Enjoy Excellent Broadway-Style Shows
Visitors to Banner Elk enjoy top-quality, Broadway-style shows on the campus of Lees-McRae College in the heart of this resort town in the NC mountains.
Theater Packages Provide a Romantic Escape
Looking for a romantic getaway? Book a Banner Elk theater package and escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains. A pair of Banner Elk accommodations have teamed up with Ensemble Stage to offer theater packages that start at just $120 on weekdays and $180 on weekends. Each...
Fall for Banner Elk this Autumn
Few places in the North Carolina mountains have the variety of leaf-viewing options that Banner Elk offers. Nestled at 3,701 feet above sea level, the area usually reaches peak color around the third weekend of October. Leaves typically begin to change at the end of September with a vivid progression through late October.
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Four Best Places for Snow Tubing in NC Mountains
The Banner Elk area offers four great places for snow tubing in North Carolina. The largest, fastest, newest & best tubing parks are minutes away.