Visit Banner Elk

Visit Banner Elk Official Visitor Guide by Banner Elk Tourism and Town Hall. Our town is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Home to Lees-McRae College.
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A beloved vacation getaway for cool summers and snowy winters (NC's top ski town).

Sunday walk in the park. Tate-Evans Park includes a Greenway for summer strolls.
05/31/2026

Sunday walk in the park. Tate-Evans Park includes a Greenway for summer strolls.

Happy 40th Anniversary Sorrento's Italian Bistro in Banner Elk. It's a little chilly for outdoor dining this evening at ...
05/31/2026

Happy 40th Anniversary Sorrento's Italian Bistro in Banner Elk. It's a little chilly for outdoor dining this evening at 55 degrees!
(Anniversary dinner specials June 1-3)
Follow them: Village Hospitality Group

Weekly Wildlife Talks began today at Tate-Evans Park! May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center students (Lees-McRae College) b...
05/29/2026

Weekly Wildlife Talks began today at Tate-Evans Park! May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center students (Lees-McRae College) bring animal ambassadors with fascinating facts about each. Free, Fridays 1-2 pm through July.
Follow them: May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Lees McRae College

New! Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Packages. Plus, individual tickets now on sale for a fantastic season: June 11-16: Shrek ...
05/29/2026

New! Lees-McRae Summer Theatre Packages. Plus, individual tickets now on sale for a fantastic season:
June 11-16: Shrek the Musical: This beloved musical, adapted from the Dreamworks movie of the same name, tells the story of an ogre and his princess as they embark on a journey of life and love.
June 30-July 5: America 250: This new, hilarious musical celebrates the big milestone. Follow along as a group of performers plan a show to celebrate the anniversary and develop songs with a team of singers, actors, and dancers.
July 25-31: Sister Act: An iconic feel-good comedy based on the movie of the same name, this tale follows a woman hiding in a convent as she helps her sisters find their voices and rediscovers her own.
Package info: https://www.bannerelk.com/theater-packages/
Individual Tickets: https://www.lmc.edu/community/summer-theatre/index.htm
(Scenes from previous seasons)

Beautiful Banner Elk! Our recent rain filled the Mill Pond.
05/28/2026

Beautiful Banner Elk! Our recent rain filled the Mill Pond.

New: Waterfalls & Wineries Road Trip Map! 70-mile loop from Banner Elk takes you to 6 waterfalls and 3 wineries, plus mu...
05/26/2026

New: Waterfalls & Wineries Road Trip Map! 70-mile loop from Banner Elk takes you to 6 waterfalls and 3 wineries, plus much more to see and do along the way. Included waterfalls: Linville Falls, Elk River Falls, Otter Creek Falls, Crab Orchard Falls, Waterfalls Park & Buckeye Creek Falls. Wineries: Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Vineyard & Linville Falls Winery. Enjoy!

Veterans Memorial today at Lees-McRae College (across from Historic Commons on College Dr). A great place to visit year-...
05/25/2026

Veterans Memorial today at Lees-McRae College (across from Historic Commons on College Dr). A great place to visit year-round to remember our heroes!

05/24/2026

Elk River Falls today! Just reopened. It has been closed the past couple of months to allow contactors to remove remaining storm debris and repair Helene flooding damage down river from the falls. It's 12 miles from Banner Elk in Pisgah National Forest, located at the end of Elk River Road in Elk Park. A short but steep trail with roots, rocks and stairs take you down to viewpoint below falls.

Remember to enjoy the 50-foot Elk River Falls from the land. Do not swim or jump from the cliffs! Hidden underwater are turbulent currents that can trap even skilled swimmers, causing serious injuries including death. Plus, hidden storm debris remains under water.

Elk River Falls reopens! Enjoy scenes from this morning - with extra water flowing from recent rain! It's 12 miles from ...
05/24/2026

Elk River Falls reopens! Enjoy scenes from this morning - with extra water flowing from recent rain! It's 12 miles from Banner Elk in Pisgah National Forest, located at the end of Elk River Road in Elk Park. A short but steep trail with roots, rocks and stairs take you down to viewpoint below falls.

The area has been closed the past couple of months to allow contactors to remove remaining storm debris and repair Helene flooding damage down river from the falls. More than 12,500 of cubic yards of debris including tires, appliances, propane tanks and washed up woody material were removed.

Remember to enjoy the 50-foot Elk River Falls from the land. Do not swim or jump from the cliffs! Hidden underwater are turbulent currents that can trap even skilled swimmers, causing serious injuries including death. Plus, hidden storm debris remains under water.

Showered with great finds! Art on the Greene is underway. Sat & Sun10-5, in front of Historic School. A little rain won'...
05/23/2026

Showered with great finds! Art on the Greene is underway. Sat & Sun10-5, in front of Historic School. A little rain won't dampen the thrill of the hunt.

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