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Banner Elk’s World Famous Woolly Worm Festival

Banner Elk’s World Famous Woolly Worm Festival

Every autumn during the third weekend of October, the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Banner Elk becomes the woolly worm racing capital. That's when this resort town welcomes visitors from near and far for the world famous Woolly Worm Festival. The festival features two...

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Banner Elk is a Top 15 Summer Cabin Destination

Banner Elk is a Top 15 Summer Cabin Destination

Looking for fun and affordable summer cabin vacation? Look no further than a Banner Elk cabin says one of the world's largest travel websites. TripAdvisor.com, with more than 375 million unique visitors monthly, named Banner Elk to its list of 15 Affordable Summer...

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Winter is Better Here

Winter is Better Here

Winter is an especially magical time of year in the NC mountains, and Banner Elk is an ideal destination with winter sports, cozy lodging, great food and …

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Banner Elk Named a Best Ski Town in North America

Banner Elk Named a Best Ski Town in North America

Banner Elk has been named a Best Ski Town in North America for 2022, as determined by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice awards. Banner Elk finished fifth in the ranking of 10 best ski towns. The awards contest began with nominations of 20 ski towns across North...

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A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk

A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk

Soak up a season of holiday cheer with "A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk" the first full weekend in December. Escape the rush and enjoy an authentic small town holiday Dec. 2-4, 2022, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Festivities start Friday and run through Sunday....

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