Banner Elk Favorites
Food scene
Make a reservation! Place is always packed, but well worth the wait!
146 locals recommend
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SMake a reservation! Place is always packed, but well worth the wait!
A little out of the way, but worth the drive!
82 locals recommend
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194A little out of the way, but worth the drive!
Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdSpecial occasion!
Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St EVibe, cocktails, amazing food. Cheaper for lunch.
Cam Ranh Bay
110 High Country SqDelicious Vietnamese cuisine 😍
Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyGreat food, beer, views and vibes
Best breakfast made-to-order buffet in the surrounding area. Worth the short drive to Newland on a weekend morning for the apple fritters, omelets and pancakes. 😍
33 locals recommend
Kaye's Kitchen
503 Pineola StBest breakfast made-to-order buffet in the surrounding area. Worth the short drive to Newland on a weekend morning for the apple fritters, omelets and pancakes. 😍
Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St EWilliams Deli & Bakery
Best sandwiches around!
Great spot for brick oven pizza and play! Arcade, putt putt and often times live music and kid entertainment in the summer months!
124 locals recommend
Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyGreat spot for brick oven pizza and play! Arcade, putt putt and often times live music and kid entertainment in the summer months!
Shopping
Front Porch Antique Market
8807 NC-105Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdGreat stop for shopping, ice cream and a local favorite.
Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain PkwyEclectic General Store with attached breakfast cafe
Snowy Options
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrBeech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyTubing in the winter, zip-lining in the summer.
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrTubing in the winter, zip-lining in the summer.
Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park
9472 NC-181Quaint snow-tubing park just outside of town.
Family friendly
Take the kiddos for a sure-to-love family adventure!
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyLocal rollar coaster for the whole family!
Kids will love seeing all the farm animals and feeding the cows, goats and donkeys.
74 locals recommend
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdKids will love seeing all the farm animals and feeding the cows, goats and donkeys.
Banner Elk Stables
796 Shomaker Road,Horseback riding with beautiful views!
A full day of fun for the whole family. Just 35 minutes away in Blowing Rock
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnA full day of fun for the whole family. Just 35 minutes away in Blowing Rock
Wildcat Lake
“Beach” for the family in the summer!
Coffee
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SCafe and Espresso bar in downtown Banner Elk
About 15 min drive, but great little coffee shop with amazing scones, tea and coffee drinks.
25 locals recommend
Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105About 15 min drive, but great little coffee shop with amazing scones, tea and coffee drinks.
First Chair Coffee Shop
15 min drive from cabin, and great if you’re in the Beech Mtn area!
Sightseeing / Hiking
25 min. drive - Great hiking for all levels and family-friendly activities. Highly recommend the Mile High Swinging Bridge!
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
25 min. drive - Great hiking for all levels and family-friendly activities. Highly recommend the Mile High Swinging Bridge!
Linville Falls
30 min drive - Great hiking for all levels, beautiful views!
15 min drive - Short (intermediate) hike to the falls. Watering hole for swimming and playing in the water!
106 locals recommend
Elk River Falls
Elk River Road15 min drive - Short (intermediate) hike to the falls. Watering hole for swimming and playing in the water!
Great hike for any level, including families. Once you reach the falls, you can hike along the rocks all the way down for more waterfalls along the way!
53 locals recommend
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrGreat hike for any level, including families. Once you reach the falls, you can hike along the rocks all the way down for more waterfalls along the way!
Take a scenic lift ride up Beech Mountain in the summer months, Friday - Sunday. $17/person for a ticket. Kids need to be 3+ years old. Great views and bar at the top!
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyTake a scenic lift ride up Beech Mountain in the summer months, Friday - Sunday. $17/person for a ticket. Kids need to be 3+ years old. Great views and bar at the top!