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).

Grand opening weekend! The Art of Banner Elk, featuring 20 local artists. Browse a big variety of art, including jewelry...
06/19/2026

Grand opening weekend! The Art of Banner Elk, featuring 20 local artists. Browse a big variety of art, including jewelry and clothes. Includes space for a variety of hands-on classes. 5004 NC Hwy 105 S, Banner Elk (formerly It’s All About the Art) Open Tues-Sat 11-5.
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Pixie Produce is a longtime favorite summer stop in Linville (3979 Mitchell Ave). South Carolina peaches are in!
06/19/2026

Pixie Produce is a longtime favorite summer stop in Linville (3979 Mitchell Ave). South Carolina peaches are in!

Driving the Little Parkway Scenic Byway today! It follows US 221 from Linville to Blowing Rock for 18 miles - detour rou...
06/18/2026

Driving the Little Parkway Scenic Byway today! It follows US 221 from Linville to Blowing Rock for 18 miles - detour route during this summer's rebuild of the Blue Ridge Parkway section that parallels it. The winding road takes you by Grandfather Mountain, towering boulders including Nose End Rock, and woodlands of Pisgah National Forest. This road was built in 1889, known as Yonahlossee Trail. It was part of the Blue Ridge Parkway drive until the Linn Cove Viaduct opened in 1987.

Woolly Worm Festival is 4 months away: Oct 17-18. Much fun with worm races, arts/crafts, food, music & kids fun in downt...
06/17/2026

Woolly Worm Festival is 4 months away: Oct 17-18. Much fun with worm races, arts/crafts, food, music & kids fun in downtown Banner Elk, North Carolina. After more than 1,000 racing for the title, the winning worm gets the honor of making the winter forecast. According to legend, the 13 bands on the woolly worm (woolly bear caterpillar) represent the 13 weeks of winter. Saturday 9 AM-5 PM & Sunday 9 AM-4 PM. Make plans with our festival guide: www.bannerelk.com/attractions/woolly-worm-festival/

BE Scooped Ice Cream opening day at new location beside Banner Elk Pharmacy, 110 Park Ave at Tate-Evans Park entrance. O...
06/16/2026

BE Scooped Ice Cream opening day at new location beside Banner Elk Pharmacy, 110 Park Ave at Tate-Evans Park entrance. Open 9AM-10PM daily. More seating plus games and books for kids.
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Recommended hike! Rich Mtn / Trout Lake today at Moses Cone Park off the Blue Ridge Parkway. 6-mile roundtrip includes t...
06/15/2026

Recommended hike! Rich Mtn / Trout Lake today at Moses Cone Park off the Blue Ridge Parkway. 6-mile roundtrip includes the summit and lake. Part of 25 miles of carriage trails - wide with gentle climbs. 16 miles from Banner Elk. Park off Shulls Mill Road at Trout Lake Parking Area. AllTrails has a detailed trail guide. (The Parkway is under construction in this area. The Cone Manor area is accessed from the US 321 exit near Blowing Rock)

Hello from Banner Elk! High today: 78 degrees
06/14/2026

Hello from Banner Elk! High today: 78 degrees

If you missed last night's sunset... Thanks to Lesa Johnson for this capture at Sugar Mtn.
06/13/2026

If you missed last night's sunset... Thanks to Lesa Johnson for this capture at Sugar Mtn.

Uncle Lee's Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar now open 7 days. Thai and Japanese fusion lunch 11:30 AM-3:00 PM & dinner 4:30-9:0...
06/12/2026

Uncle Lee's Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar now open 7 days. Thai and Japanese fusion lunch 11:30 AM-3:00 PM & dinner 4:30-9:00 PM. 488 Main Street West, Banner Elk (corner of Beech Mtn Parkway).
See their menu: www.uncleleesasianbistro.com

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