Shopping

Lose yourself in a labyrinth of color at Mountaineer Garden Center thanks to a broad selection of annuals, hanging baskets, house plants, perennials, tr...

Banner Elk Book Exchange is like a boutique book store minus the cash register. Bring a book you've read to swap for one you want to read, no return needed

Hit the slopes in style with a new snowboard or board rental, plus all the right gear from Edge of the World, one of the nation’s oldest snowboard shops.

Spoil your four-legged family members with a visit to My Best Friend’s Barkery, a local pet-supply store that focuses on natural treats made in-house.

With two entire floors of artwork, The Art Cellar offers a broad selection of original works in a variety of styles and mediums. Ninety percent of artis...

A hidden gem is Reilly's Shop. Find everything from clothing to pottery to blown glass, from mountain honey and soaps to lotions, essential oils and more.

Rustik features one-of-a-kind wooden creations. More than a furnishings store, Rustik is a gallery of artistic work. Be sure to check out the “petting zoo”

What was once a community necessity in rural Valle Crucis is now a popular stop for tourists to journey back in time. Folks come to play checkers by the...

Located inside the dining rooms of Sorrento’s, Chef’s Table and Barra restaurants in the heart of Banner Elk, Studio 140 showcases the artwork of painte...

Banner Elk Trading Co. is a spacious boutique featuring an always-evolving selection of upscale fashions, home décor, accent pieces and unique finds.

BJ’s Resort Wear is one of those pleasant little discoveries in ladies’ shopping: a high-end boutique with unique fashion finds. Owner Sally...

Visitors to the High Country have relied on Erick’s for all their entertaining needs since the late 1970s. The shop carries wines from major regions, al...

The Ski Shack is open seasonally, seven days a week, providing ski and snowboard equipment rentals for the slopes in Banner Elk. The Ski Shack rents ski...

It’s ski season year-round at this lodge-style shop not far from the slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort. Whether you’re in the market for the latest in ski...

Hardin Fine Jewelry eliminates the intimidating stereotype often associated with jewelry stores. Set in a charming cabin-like building with big windows ...

Apple Hill Farm Outpost is an extension of the store at Apple Hill Farm, selling alpaca fiber items like socks, scarves, hats, gloves, shawls and vests.

Step into an immersive experience of art from new and established artists worldwide. The gallery also hosts special exhibitions & art classes.

Shop for hiking boots, outdoor footwear, apparel, camping supplies, backpacks, travel gear and Lees-McRae shirts & souvenirs at Footsloggers in Banner Elk

Browse a variety of candles, soaps, body scrubs and bath bombs in popular scents, along with a curated selection of women's fashions. Pet accessories, too.

Find the best in local art at BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery. Shop for objects of beauty & utility hand-made within a 50-mile radius of Banner Elk.

Take a piece of the mountains home with you when you purchase souvenirs from Banner Elk Soap & Candle Co. With fragrances named after area icons, su...