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).

❤️ our little mountain town(Taken Friday after the fresh blanket of snow)
11/25/2024

❤️ our little mountain town
(Taken Friday after the fresh blanket of snow)

2 weeks away! A Small Town Christmas Weekend in Banner Elk (Dec 6-8) with a big variety of events: Storytime with Santa ...
11/24/2024

2 weeks away! A Small Town Christmas Weekend in Banner Elk (Dec 6-8) with a big variety of events: Storytime with Santa at Fire Dept, Carol Sing-a-long, tree lighting, Breakfast with Santa at Lees-McRae, night parade & train rides, holiday market, plus crafts & fun for kids at many downtown businesses. Get details: www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/a-small-town-christmas/

Mountaineer Garden Center is open again after the devastating flood waters rushed through. What an amazing comeback! The...
11/23/2024

Mountaineer Garden Center is open again after the devastating flood waters rushed through. What an amazing comeback! They are getting stocked up for the holidays, including live trees, wreaths and festive décor. Order fresh wreaths to ship (great gifts)! They are created from local Fraser tips cut daily, long-lasting and fragrant - adorned with mtn pine cones, red berries and a red or plaid bow. 3 sizes (18-inch $34, 22-inch $38, 26-inch $42). Includes a handwritten gift card. $20 shipping to locations east of Mississippi, $40 west. Order by Dec 10th: Call 828-898-5219 or email [email protected] .
1735 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Reopened! The Art Cellar Gallery with their Holiday Show featuring many smaller gift items. Finishing up repairs now aft...
11/20/2024

Reopened! The Art Cellar Gallery with their Holiday Show featuring many smaller gift items. Finishing up repairs now after 1st floor flooded. Three levels of gorgeous art 😍. See more fun places to explore this holiday season: www.bannerelk.com/holiday-season/
Location: 920 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk

Weather Advisory! Snow, wind and cold will roar in Thursday. Be prepared. 4WD recommended in higher elevations above tow...
11/20/2024

Weather Advisory! Snow, wind and cold will roar in Thursday. Be prepared. 4WD recommended in higher elevations above town, especially on Beech and Sugar. Stay safe!
Thanks to WCNC Weather for the graphic.

Now open! Chef's Table serving dinner Wed-Sat. Opulent dining experience where the fusion of American, Italian, and Japa...
11/19/2024

Now open! Chef's Table serving dinner Wed-Sat. Opulent dining experience where the fusion of American, Italian, and Japanese cuisines takes center stage. See the menu: https://bannerelkvillage.com/chefs-table/

Did you know? Banner Elk is NC's Ski Town! We are located between Sugar Mtn & Beech Mtn Resorts with a total of 38 slope...
11/19/2024

Did you know? Banner Elk is NC's Ski Town! We are located between Sugar Mtn & Beech Mtn Resorts with a total of 38 slopes, snow tubing, ice skating and more. Snow is in the forecast for later this week, so the slopes will be opening before you know it. Start planning your winter getaway: https://www.bannerelk.com/north-carolinas-ski-town/

Recovery Update! After eight weeks of serving more than 4,000 families, the Banner Elk Resource Center’s final day will ...
11/18/2024

Recovery Update! After eight weeks of serving more than 4,000 families, the Banner Elk Resource Center’s final day will be Saturday, November 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Located in the Historic Banner Elk School, the center has received and distributed donations since opening immediately after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage on September 27. THANK YOU for all the support!

UPDATE: Closed Nov 22nd due to snow.

More than 700 volunteers have helped at the center. “Our residents jumped into action on day one to distribute water and other immediate needs from Town Hall,” says Banner Elk Town Manager Rick Owen. “The outpouring of donations quickly overwhelmed Town Hall. Fortunately, we had room to move into our Historic School next door.”

In addition to the thousands of people picking up much-needed food, water and a big variety of household items, hundreds of truckloads of supplies were delivered to remote areas in Avery and surrounding counties. During the last few weeks, the local need for help has diminished greatly as utilities and water have returned. Also, the availability of volunteers has dropped drastically. It takes at least 50 volunteers at day to run the center, and many are returning to their jobs or leaving town for the holidays.

Since many of the items at the Banner Elk Resource Center are currently stored outside, the upcoming winter weather requires the relocation of those items to other longtime non-profits in the county that will continue to help for years to come. Two of those are Feeding Avery Families food bank and RAM’s Rack Thrift Store in Newland.

Near those two locations, Avery County recently opened a centralized distribution center at the fairgrounds at Heritage Park at 661 Vale Road, Newland. Currently, it is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 AM-4 PM. For current volunteer and donation needs there, call 828-860-5332.

“What the Resource Center has accomplished is simply astounding,” says Owen. “Everyone should take a moment to celebrate and give thanks for the thousands of people across the country donating items and our volunteers who jumped in to fill needs that changed daily.”

The Town of Banner Elk will continue its long list of recovery needs. Approximately 98% of the town’s water and sewer service has been restored and additional repairs are ongoing. The town will also be focused other damages to town’s infrastructure including roads, sidewalks and the town park. Meanwhile, the Banner Elk Tourism Development Authority has launched a comprehensive marketing effort to invite visitors to return and support the local businesses.

For continuing recovery updates and resources for small businesses, go to TownOfBannerElk .org

Opening weekend! Choose & cut the perfect Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens. Open daily including Thanksgiving. 60 ...
11/17/2024

Opening weekend! Choose & cut the perfect Christmas tree at Elk River Evergreens. Open daily including Thanksgiving. 60 Buck Mtn Rd, Elk Park. Get a tree with our special lodging package. See our Holiday Season guide for this and more: www.bannerelk.com/holiday-season/

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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/

Listen to Eric Church talk about what Banner Elk & our mountains mean to him! (From his visit last week to the Resource Center)

Listen to Eric Church and Governor Roy Cooper in talk today about building 100 homes in Avery County for our local residents flooded out of their homes. They toured the BE Resource Center in the Historic School and talked with officials at Town Hall.

Take a minute tour of the Resource Center in the Historic BE School. Read about the many ways to get help and volunteer, donate online: https://www.bannerelk.com/help/ "Shoppers" stop by to pick up needed items, plus many truckloads taken out in the county to remote areas and neighboring towns. Open M-Sat 10-4, Sunday 1-4. Volunteers needed! Please pause on donations, since we have plenty to sort and give at this time. New winter coats are always needed!

And now it's snowing! It's early for our first snow, but a reminder of fun winter days ahead as we work on recovery. Thankfully just a night of snow showers, then weather improves for our recovery workers (60s by Friday). Anyone needing shelter needs go to the Rock Gym in Newland at 185 Shady Street.

Another busy day at the Resource Center in the Historic Banner Elk School. We are overwhelmed by big hearts and generosity, both with the overflowing donations and the many hard-working volunteers. Our location for donations pick up is in the Historic Banner Elk School downtown, open 10 AM-4 PM Mon-Sat, Sun 1-4 PM. Get a big variety of donated hurricane relief supplies. Pick up in bulk for neighboring towns and communities. Street Address: 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, REAR ENTRANCE off Culver Rd. Volunteers needed, read below. Local Volunteers Needed Daily! Two shifts, 9:30 AM-1:15 PM and 1-4:45 PM. Team meeting at 9:45 AM & 1 PM. Additional hands needed in unload after hours deliveries. Volunteers help locals select needed items, stock shelves and unload donations. Just show up in person and check-in for quick training. Park in front of Historic School and walk to side entrance off Culver. More updates: https://www.bannerelk.com/help/

Elk River flowing big over the Mill Pond Dam after 8 inches of rain during past 48 hours. More heavy rain and high winds tonight and Friday morning, so water will rise much more. UPDATE: State of Emergency for Avery County. Curfew today at 8 PM until Thursday 5 AM. Fully tax-deductible way you can help local residents & first responders: https://www.mightycause.com/event/Supportbannerelk

Enjoy a quick tour of Art on the Greene! Today & Sunday 10-5 at Historic School. Plus, nearby galleries to browse!

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