The Banner Elk Downtown Walking Tour cell phone app showcases 24 iconic buildings and points of interest during a 1.5-mile self-guided stroll
Enjoy Banner Elk Self-Guided Walking Tour Year Round
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Spilling the Beans on the Best Coffee in Banner Elk
Next time you’re in Banner Elk, java nice day at these fab-brew-lous coffee shops. Here’s a list for finding the best coffee around …
Shop, Dine & Stroll in Our Town: Banner Elk is OPEN
Banner Elk’s a top NC mountain town for shopping, dining, unwinding. Its walkable downtown village features shops, restaurants & attractions.
Art on the Greene is Four Times Each Summer
Art on the Greene transforms the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery four times a summer. Shows highlight local & regional artists.
Driving Loop Explores the NC High Country
Tour NC’s High Country via a 50-mile driving loop from Banner Elk. Explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the towns of Blowing Rock & Boone.
Summer Visitors Enjoy Great Broadway-Style Shows
Visitors enjoy top-quality, Broadway-style shows on the campus of Lees-McRae College in the heart of this resort town in the NC mountains.
Star Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July Celebration
Star Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July is a red, white & blue Independence Day celebration in the NC mtns. to make Uncle Sam proud.
Grandfather Mtn is Big Part of Winter Fun in Banner Elk
A great winter attraction is Grandfather Mountain, known for its Mile High Swinging Bridge, animal habitats, hiking trails & views.
Get in the Groove During the Summer of Music
Banner Elk’s amazing Summer of Music includes 90-plus live concerts featuring top-level national, regional & local bands from June 1 to Labor Day.