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 inn North Carolina. Home to Lees-McRae College.

A beloved vacation getaway for cool summers and snowy winters (NC's top ski town).

Congrats to our hometown Olympic hopeful, Blake Broussard! Currently #6 in Snowboard Cross in the North American Cup, a...
02/15/2025

Congrats to our hometown Olympic hopeful, Blake Broussard! Currently #6 in Snowboard Cross in the North American Cup, a stepping stone to the World Cup Circuit. He grew up in Banner Elk, and his family owns Banner Elk Café (look for the board he wore out last year hanging outside the restaurant). He's en route back to Tahoe to get ready for upcoming races, including Gore Mtn on Feb 27. Go Blake!

The original Mast General Store today! Just 7 miles from Banner Elk. Always fun to browse both this 1883 building and ne...
02/14/2025

The original Mast General Store today! Just 7 miles from Banner Elk. Always fun to browse both this 1883 building and nearby annex. Schoolhouse outlet open this weekend.

Thank you for showing our town big love when we really needed it! Check out our local businessses helping visitors celeb...
02/14/2025

Thank you for showing our town big love when we really needed it! Check out our local businessses helping visitors celebrate this holiday weekend. We hope you will be our Valentine all year!

Another way to help: Elk River Clean-Up in Banner Elk on Feb 22. Help clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene...
02/13/2025

Another way to help: Elk River Clean-Up in Banner Elk on Feb 22. Help clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene along the banks of the river. Meet-up: Lowe’s Food at 9:30 AM. Get details at https://mountaintrue.org/event/elk-river-clean-up-near-banner-elk-nc-2-22/
Watauga Riverkeeper & MountainTrue works to restore and preserve our waterways as healthy ecosystems that are great places to swim, paddle and play.

Recovery help wanted: Join students for Lees-McRae Mtn Day of Service Fri, March 28th – needed more than ever this year!...
02/13/2025

Recovery help wanted: Join students for Lees-McRae Mtn Day of Service Fri, March 28th – needed more than ever this year! Delayed from last fall due to storm. Sign up online, then check-in at campus that morning to assist at many non-profits, parks, etc – including debris clean-up, food supply, roadside clean-up, landscaping and more! The last Day of Service had 37 sites and 492 volunteers! Following the morning of volunteer work, join a celebration of our community on Tate Lawn.
Sign up here for more information:
https://leesmcrae.formstack.com/forms/mountain_day_of_service

Save the date! Banner House Museum season opening day is June 7, 11 to 3, with free admission and kick off of Oral Histo...
02/12/2025

Save the date! Banner House Museum season opening day is June 7, 11 to 3, with free admission and kick off of Oral History Collection project with a "listening day". More details to come!

Banner Elk Soap & Candle has candle pouring classes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:00 am! Plus, get some fu...
02/12/2025

Banner Elk Soap & Candle has candle pouring classes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:00 am! Plus, get some fudge, ice cream, candy, soaps and more. 3221 Tyncastle Hwy, Banner Elk.

Fun for rainy days! Replay Arcade's big variety of both classic and cutting-edge games, something for all ages! Located ...
02/10/2025

Fun for rainy days! Replay Arcade's big variety of both classic and cutting-edge games, something for all ages! Located in downtown Banner Elk between the Bayou Smokehouse and BE Scooped ice cream.

Congrats to Art Cellar Gallery! After flooded with nearly 5 ft of water, the first floor looks better than ever. Browse ...
02/09/2025

Congrats to Art Cellar Gallery! After flooded with nearly 5 ft of water, the first floor looks better than ever. Browse 3 floors of art. Here are their 2025 Exhibitions:

Jason Hatcher & Justin Rothshank
May 21st - June 14th
Open House: Saturday, May 24th 4-6pm

Kathy Myers Reece, Erin Hughes, Nathan & Mariella Favors
June 25th - July 19th
Open House: Saturday, June 28th 4-6pm

Tony Griffin & Ben Long
July 23rd - August 16th
Open House: Saturday, July 26th 4-6pm

Bill Dunlap & Noyes Capehart
August 20th - September 13th
Open House: Saturday, August 23rd 4-6pm

February? Taking advantage of 60 degrees and sunshine today in a busy downtown Banner Elk.
02/08/2025

February? Taking advantage of 60 degrees and sunshine today in a busy downtown Banner Elk.

The Town Tavern of Banner Elk busy today! They are ready for a big Super Bowl weekend - including 20+ TVs. See our Resta...
02/07/2025

The Town Tavern of Banner Elk busy today! They are ready for a big Super Bowl weekend - including 20+ TVs. See our Restaurant Directory for many dining options: www.bannerelk.com/types/restaurants

Opening day! Footsloggers "pop up" at Lees-McRae College is a preview to a full size outdoor outfitters store coming in ...
02/06/2025

Opening day! Footsloggers "pop up" at Lees-McRae College is a preview to a full size outdoor outfitters store coming in spring. Open weekly Wed-Sat 10-4, Student Center on Main St. Get college gear and a big variety of travel & outdoor items. They also have stores in Boone, Blowing Rock and West Jefferson. Welcome to downtown Banner Elk!

Yes! Concerts in the Park will return, kicking off June 26th. Line-up TBA. Each Thursday through mid Aug, popular region...
02/05/2025

Yes! Concerts in the Park will return, kicking off June 26th. Line-up TBA. Each Thursday through mid Aug, popular regional bands delight crowds at Tate-Evans Park Amphitheater in Banner Elk. Music ranges from Southern rock to oldies, soul, country and funk (Extraordinaires to return!). Bring dancing shoes. Food trucks too! Free admission. Sponsored by the BE Chamber of Commerce.

Save the date! July 4th parade and festivities 5 months from today. Is not too early to make plans: www.BannerElk.com
02/04/2025

Save the date! July 4th parade and festivities 5 months from today. Is not too early to make plans: www.BannerElk.com

Blue Ridge Parkway 2025 Outlook: Good news first, probably 75% of the 469 miles will open by Spring. In our area, the po...
02/02/2025

Blue Ridge Parkway 2025 Outlook: Good news first, probably 75% of the 469 miles will open by Spring. In our area, the popular section from Grandfather Mtn to Blowing Rock will open. Bad news: The most damage occurred from the Linville Falls area south to Mount Mitchell. Along with the destruction of park facilities at Linville Falls, including the visitor center, picnic area comfort station, and portions of the campground, park teams have documented over four dozen landslides and other storm-related damage in those 38 miles. So, there will be sections closed all year from Linville to Asheville. Here is a sampling of the damage. Much of the Parkway is closed now due to snow and ice. The National Park Service just posted a full update at: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/the-road-to-recovery-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway.htm

Go Bobcats for the win! What a fantastic game today on the new floor. This team triumphs after many challenges caused by...
02/02/2025

Go Bobcats for the win! What a fantastic game today on the new floor. This team triumphs after many challenges caused by the storm. They were evacuated to Ferrum College for many weeks, then played games at App State during gym rebuild. Catch remaining home basketball games at Lees-McRae College at Williams Gym (7990 Hickory Nut Gap Rd). Free admission!
Feb 5: vrs King
Feb 10: Brevard
Feb 12: Barton
Feb 14: Chowan
Feb 22: Young Harris
Feb 26: Belmont Abbey
Women play at 5 PM, except 3 PM on Feb 22. Men play 7 PM, except 5 PM on Feb 22.
See schedules for all sports: https://lmcbobcats.com

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Enjoy a few seconds of today's winter tranquility by the Mill Pond dam in Banner Elk.

White-out this morning in downtown Banner Elk. A day for serious winter adventurers. High of 20 today (wind chill near zero). 4wheel drive and many layers highly recommended! Winter trip guide: https://www.bannerelk.com/postings/winter-is-better-here/

Snow is back! Enjoy a drive through Lees-McRae College. Be safe & enjoy!

Check out Beech Mtn Parkway today! Rime ice and snow coating trees. Gorgeous drive out of Banner Elk.

Weather update: Winter blew back in today and birds are busy! Snow, lower teens and 50mph wind gusts tonight. Ski areas won't top freezing all week for fantastic conditions. More snow possible Friday. Be prepared and have fun! Read about midweek ski savings: https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/midweek-ski-discounts/

Joy to the World! Enjoy a few seconds from today's Christmas Eve Service at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church. Merry Christmas!

Holiday Scenes in Banner Elk
Holiday Scenes in Banner Elk

Enjoy recent festive scenes from Banner Elk in this 1-minute photo book! See our Holiday Season must-do list: https://www.bannerelk.com/holiday-season/

What a gorgeous view of Beech Mtn Ski Resort last week! 😍 8 trails open so far. Read about them: www.bannerelk.com/members/beech-mountain-resort/

Hallmark movie snow day! Plan your superstar visit: www.bannerelk.com

Afternoon flurries today flocking the Lees-McRae College Christmas Tree.

Winter Wonderland tonight! Plan your winter getaway: www.BannerElk.com

A snowy night! Come choose and cut your Christmas tree with this special overnight package: https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/banner-elk-choose-cut-packages/

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