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).

Wonderful news! Fascinating Linville Caverns reopens Thurs, Jan 30, after extensive repairs due to Hurricane flooding. H...
01/28/2025

Wonderful news! Fascinating Linville Caverns reopens Thurs, Jan 30, after extensive repairs due to Hurricane flooding. Here are some updates from this longtime favorite attraction:
- While the gift shop was completely flooded, it has been repaired!
- Inside the Caverns, flooding reached the ceiling in some areas. But the only damage was a lot of mud and silt that has been removed.
- For now, they will be open Thursday-Monday. Admission includes a guided tour: $13 per adult, $12 per senior age 62+,$11 per child age 5-12, & children age 4 years & under are free.
- It's usually about 23 miles from Banner Elk, but US 221 is still closed weekdays for tree work. Detour to Spruce Pine, south on 226 and north on 221.
- Visitors traveling north from Marion can use Old Linville Road if US 221 north is closed, accessible by turning right at the traffic light at Baxter Healthcare.
Please support them! Questions? Call them at 828-756-4171. Here are photos from a few years back...
Follow them on Facebook Linville Caverns Inc.

Get ready for a big summer of music in Banner Elk! First of all, the FORUM concert line-up just announced with national ...
01/27/2025

Get ready for a big summer of music in Banner Elk! First of all, the FORUM concert line-up just announced with national touring groups and a fantastic orchestra. Fun Monday nights at Lees-McRae:
June 16: Miami Sound R***e
June 23: Daybreak – Barry Manilow Tribute Band
June 30: Western Piedmont Orchestra
July 7: So Good – Neil Diamond Tribute
July 14: Tapestry – Carole King Tribute
July 21: BeeGees Now
July 28: The Olivia Show – Olivia Newton-John Tribute
August 4: Liverpool Legends – The Beatles Tribute
Season and individual ticket info coming soon. More info: https://www.lmc.edu/community/forum.htm

Save the date! Grandfather Mtn Highland Games is July 10-13! Online ticket and tent camping sales open tomorrow. Be Scot...
01/26/2025

Save the date! Grandfather Mtn Highland Games is July 10-13! Online ticket and tent camping sales open tomorrow. Be Scottish for a weekend with music, dancing, foods, costumes, field games and ancestry research. For details, go to the official website: https://gmhg.org

Red this morning! Have a glorious day.
01/26/2025

Red this morning! Have a glorious day.

Today's walk in the park.Tate-Evans Park Greenway in Banner Elk is open, but playgrounds are closed until they are rebui...
01/25/2025

Today's walk in the park.
Tate-Evans Park Greenway in Banner Elk is open, but playgrounds are closed until they are rebuilt. Plans TBA!

Beautiful Banner Elk Blue Ridge!
01/22/2025

Beautiful Banner Elk Blue Ridge!

Fun (but frigid) day on the Sledding Hill on Beech Mtn, 3.5 miles above Banner Elk. It's free, operated by Beech Parks a...
01/21/2025

Fun (but frigid) day on the Sledding Hill on Beech Mtn, 3.5 miles above Banner Elk. It's free, operated by Beech Parks and Rec. Designed for kids 12 & under. Plastic sleds required. Bring your own, or buy one in town. Located behind the Brick Oven Pizzeria at 110 Bark Park Way Beech Mountain.

Snow shadows during yesterday's sunset.
01/21/2025

Snow shadows during yesterday's sunset.

Red, white & blue! Recognize this spot in downtown Banner Elk?
01/20/2025

Red, white & blue! Recognize this spot in downtown Banner Elk?

After the storm. Winter Wonderland, but frigid. Currently 3 degrees in downtown Banner Elk and below zero on the ski slo...
01/20/2025

After the storm. Winter Wonderland, but frigid. Currently 3 degrees in downtown Banner Elk and below zero on the ski slopes. 4-7 inches of fresh snow. 100% of trails open at both resorts. Highs today around 6 on the slopes and 12 in town. Stay warm! Get big midweek discounts: https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/midweek-ski-discounts/

Save the date: The 2025 Woolly Worm Festival is Oct 18 & 19! Definitely looking forward after last year's event was canc...
01/19/2025

Save the date: The 2025 Woolly Worm Festival is Oct 18 & 19! Definitely looking forward after last year's event was canceled due to our hurricane recovery. It will be the 48th year for this favorite Banner Elk tradition. Get details: https://www.bannerelk.com/members/woolly-worm-festival/

Country roads. A scenic drive toward Valle Crucis.
01/18/2025

Country roads. A scenic drive toward Valle Crucis.

Today's postcard for you from Banner Elk!
01/16/2025

Today's postcard for you from Banner Elk!

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Banner Elk, NC
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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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