The Need to Know for Banner Elk
Entertainment & Activities
Huge Zipline and Tubing park, used to be a ski area and golf course that was converted, so it covers a lot of ground.
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Hawksnest Schneerutschen und Zipline
2058 Skyland DrHuge Zipline and Tubing park, used to be a ski area and golf course that was converted, so it covers a lot of ground.
Ski Sugar is a great ski resort area about 10 minutes from the house. It is the closest of several area ski resorts nearby, and probably has the best skiing.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc.
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSki Sugar is a great ski resort area about 10 minutes from the house. It is the closest of several area ski resorts nearby, and probably has the best skiing.
Beech Mountain is another great Ski area near the cabin. This is a well designed area great for the whole family.
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Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain is another great Ski area near the cabin. This is a well designed area great for the whole family.
Only minutes up the road and you'll be able to enjoy wine tasting tours and even bring home a few bottles if something sits just right with you!
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneOnly minutes up the road and you'll be able to enjoy wine tasting tours and even bring home a few bottles if something sits just right with you!
Less than 20 minutes away is another winery perfect for some adult gatherings with foods and a variety of seasonal and annual wines!
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunLess than 20 minutes away is another winery perfect for some adult gatherings with foods and a variety of seasonal and annual wines!
A local favorite attraction! The Edge of the World in North Carolina is the family-friendly white water rafting, whitewater kayaking, and climbing leader. Rafting day trips include guides, equipment, free rapids reruns, and a home cooked lunch. The amazing Barrow Family has been delighting guests for 30+ years.
EDGE of the WORLD Snowboard Shop
394 Shawneehaw Ave SA local favorite attraction! The Edge of the World in North Carolina is the family-friendly white water rafting, whitewater kayaking, and climbing leader. Rafting day trips include guides, equipment, free rapids reruns, and a home cooked lunch. The amazing Barrow Family has been delighting guests for 30+ years.
Another family favorite filled with ziplines, extreme tours, and aerial rides and adventures!
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyAnother family favorite filled with ziplines, extreme tours, and aerial rides and adventures!
Local Alpaca Farm to tour!
"[They] offer educational guided walking tours of the farm year-round. On these tours, you will learn about the animals that work and play at Apple Hill Farm."
400 Apple Hill Rd
400 Apple Hill RoadLocal Alpaca Farm to tour!
"[They] offer educational guided walking tours of the farm year-round. On these tours, you will learn about the animals that work and play at Apple Hill Farm."
Banner Elk Stables
796 Shomaker Road,EDGE of the WORLD Snowboard Shop
394 Shawneehaw Ave SOffers Whitewater Rafting and Mountain Climbing for ages 12+!
Land of Oz Theme Park for all ages!
"The Land of Oz Theme Park is a 450-acre Wizard of Oz-themed recreational park that features Dorothy's Farm, gazebos, a fountain, a pond, and a waterfall. The park also hosts weddings, reunions, and birthdays."
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Land von Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadLand of Oz Theme Park for all ages!
"The Land of Oz Theme Park is a 450-acre Wizard of Oz-themed recreational park that features Dorothy's Farm, gazebos, a fountain, a pond, and a waterfall. The park also hosts weddings, reunions, and birthdays."
Parks & Nature
Grandfather mountain is a great iconic area hiking mountain area. Go hiking any time for great beautiful outdoor experiences, and they also hold events and festivals at various times during the year as well.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyGrandfather mountain is a great iconic area hiking mountain area. Go hiking any time for great beautiful outdoor experiences, and they also hold events and festivals at various times during the year as well.
Hike the beautiful Otter Falls area, with numerous trails to explore, and the lovely falls and mountain stream to experience and even take a dip! This place is amazing.
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrHike the beautiful Otter Falls area, with numerous trails to explore, and the lovely falls and mountain stream to experience and even take a dip! This place is amazing.
Shopping
Mast is an iconic historic area General Store in Valle Crucis. Definitely worth a visit!
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Mast General Store
Mast is an iconic historic area General Store in Valle Crucis. Definitely worth a visit!
Essentials
Few minutes down the hill, Lowe's is a full size grocery story open year round where you can get anything you need.
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Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Few minutes down the hill, Lowe's is a full size grocery story open year round where you can get anything you need.
Food Scene
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great local BBQ spot just up the road.
A delicious local favorite restaurant always highly rated and reviewed regardless of what they order off the menu!
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SA delicious local favorite restaurant always highly rated and reviewed regardless of what they order off the menu!
Another great place for a bite to eat with a variety of options available for just about if not all diets for the entire family to enjoy!
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Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SAnother great place for a bite to eat with a variety of options available for just about if not all diets for the entire family to enjoy!
A delicious cajun bite to eat between or after runs, don't be afraid to check it out!!
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Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EA delicious cajun bite to eat between or after runs, don't be afraid to check it out!!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous view of the mountains and scenery, a bit of a drive for our properties but definitely worth it if you want some neat photos to remember the trip! Only about 40-50 minutes away!
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Wiseman's View Aussichtspunkt
Gorgeous view of the mountains and scenery, a bit of a drive for our properties but definitely worth it if you want some neat photos to remember the trip! Only about 40-50 minutes away!
City/town information
The city of Banner Elk is an absolute hidden gem of the North Carolina High Country, a unique fusion of adventure and quiet southern hospitality. Boasting with sweeping panoramas and hiking trails, beautiful vineyards, and wineries, abundant family-friendly dining options. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.
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Banner Elk
The city of Banner Elk is an absolute hidden gem of the North Carolina High Country, a unique fusion of adventure and quiet southern hospitality. Boasting with sweeping panoramas and hiking trails, beautiful vineyards, and wineries, abundant family-friendly dining options. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.