Celebrate the Fourth of July in Banner Elk

Celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth of July!
Woolly Worm Festival 2025

Oct 18-19, 2025: Don’t Miss the Annual Woolly Worm Festival
Escape to High Country: Where Every Season is a Story

Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air, the scent of pine needles filling your senses.
Get Outside in Banner Elk

Banner Elk offers a diverse range of outdoor activities for all seasons.
Planning a Ski Trip to Banner Elk

Before you hit the slopes, here are some tips on how to plan a family ski trip to Banner Elk.
Shopping in Banner Elk

Banner Elk is more than just a charming mountain town. It’s a haven for shopping enthusiasts, boasting a unique blend of quaint boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops.
Eating Out in Banner Elk

Banner Elk is not just a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; it’s also a culinary destination that will tantalize your taste buds.
High Country Restaurants

Places to eat out while on vacation or a local out and about town
Where to View the Fall Colors in Banner Elk

When you visit Banner Elk during fall, be sure to take in the views from these locations.
High Country Fall Colors

Your Guide to Seeing the High Country Fall Foliage
Welcome to North Carolina’s High Country

Refresh in North Carolina’s High Country
High Country’s Farmers Markets

Farmers markets are a way of life in North Carolina’s High Country.
Destination: Banner Elk

Enjoy the Great Outdoors in Banner Elk
Outdoor Activities in the Boone, Blowing Rock, And Banner Elk

Relax and Unwind with Outdoor Activities in the High Country
Horseback Riding in Banner Elk

Banner Elk’s environment makes it a great destination for horseback riding.Â