Banner Elk's Guidebook
Food scene
Great place to start your day with delicious waffles, bacon, omelets, etc. And why not, mimosas and good coffee, too!
36 locals recommend
Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St EGreat place to start your day with delicious waffles, bacon, omelets, etc. And why not, mimosas and good coffee, too!
Two restaurants in one! The food is delicious and the ambiance great for a pleasant afternoon outdoors (warmer months), or a vibrant indoors atmosphere!
191 locals recommend
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave STwo restaurants in one! The food is delicious and the ambiance great for a pleasant afternoon outdoors (warmer months), or a vibrant indoors atmosphere!
Delicious pizza, beer and dessertsssss! Go early to avoid crowds or call ahead of time to place your order. Kind of pricy, but worth it!
124 locals recommend
Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyDelicious pizza, beer and dessertsssss! Go early to avoid crowds or call ahead of time to place your order. Kind of pricy, but worth it!
Outdoor Activities
Things to do: tubing, ice skating, snow shoeing, dinning, shopping and spa. Skiing season runs from Thanksgiving to late March.
Summer season: Scenic lift-rides, bike park, Forth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, etc.
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrThings to do: tubing, ice skating, snow shoeing, dinning, shopping and spa. Skiing season runs from Thanksgiving to late March.
Summer season: Scenic lift-rides, bike park, Forth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, etc.
Fun filled activity for the whole family! You control how fast or slow to go. Register online before getting there on their website. They open at 10am and close at 6 or 7pm.
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyFun filled activity for the whole family! You control how fast or slow to go. Register online before getting there on their website. They open at 10am and close at 6 or 7pm.
Rubies, emeralds, topaz and quartz are all stones that can be found at Sugar Creek Mine. No tools are necessary, and even small children can find beautiful gems. It can be a short activity that only takes about an hour or you can spend the whole day creating memories with family and friends!
45 locals recommend
Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyRubies, emeralds, topaz and quartz are all stones that can be found at Sugar Creek Mine. No tools are necessary, and even small children can find beautiful gems. It can be a short activity that only takes about an hour or you can spend the whole day creating memories with family and friends!
City advice
Getting around
Parking Does Exist
Keep your eyes open and follow the signs and you'll most likely find public parking close to your destination.
Don't miss
Drive The Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a natures paradise. Stop by the overlooks and soak up the waterfalls and long-range mountain views.
Customs and culture
Check Out The Entertainment
Great musical and theatrical acts all year round. Just check local media listings to find out who's in town while you're here, as well as the Banner Elk's Theater District.