Banner Elk is near Boone in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. Small town charm and plenty to see and do. Top notch restaurants to funky craft breweries. In the winter you can play in the snow on the two fabulous ski mountains. In the “off season” you can ride up the mountains chairlift and mountain bike your way back down. Hiking trails are everywhere. The town center features a large park with playgrounds for the kids, a paved walking trail, restrooms and sports fields. All along a pretty, flowing creek! I have posted my recommendations below based on the proximity to the center of town. The closer it is to the top of the list, the closer it is to town.
Morning Wake up!
Coffee, eggs, bacon, waffles? It’s all here at…
Morning Walk
Directly across from Banner Elk Cafe and Tavern is the walking trail and playground.
Adventure!
Golf or Tennis?
A More Formal Dinner (but don’t dress up!)
Lunch, Dinner or Just Drinks
Some of our pictures from our Banner Elk and vicinity trip in July 2022.
^ Grandfather Mountain Suspension Bridge
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