Guidebook for Banner Elk

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Guidebook for Banner Elk

Food Scene

Known for it’s exotic, high quality meats and incredibly fresh vegetables, Gamekeeper is a one-of-a-kind experience. Go here to nosh on elk, bison, ostrich, emu, etc.
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd
105 lokalaca preporučuje
Known for it’s exotic, high quality meats and incredibly fresh vegetables, Gamekeeper is a one-of-a-kind experience. Go here to nosh on elk, bison, ostrich, emu, etc.
This favorite restaurant has a diverse menu. The “Port of Agave” cocktail is to die for!
136 lokalaca preporučuje
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland Trail
136 lokalaca preporučuje
This favorite restaurant has a diverse menu. The “Port of Agave” cocktail is to die for!
Enjoy a view of the base of Sugar Mountain at this quality and diverse seafood spot.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar
2941 Tynecastle Hwy
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Enjoy a view of the base of Sugar Mountain at this quality and diverse seafood spot.
Looking for something a bit more down home? This spot is super low-key with great sandwiches, pies, etc. Located in the heart of “downtown” Banner Elk
191 lokalaca preporučuje
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave S
191 lokalaca preporučuje
Looking for something a bit more down home? This spot is super low-key with great sandwiches, pies, etc. Located in the heart of “downtown” Banner Elk
Another low key spot, perfect for grabbing sandwiches to go, pre-hike or exploration. You can even buy beer cans to go here.
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Dunn's Deli
134 Main St W
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Another low key spot, perfect for grabbing sandwiches to go, pre-hike or exploration. You can even buy beer cans to go here.
Best Cajun food you’ll find in the mountains. Try the gumbo!
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St E
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Best Cajun food you’ll find in the mountains. Try the gumbo!
Good Italian spot that offers easy take-out service. Pick up a few pizzas on your way back to the cabin, or dine in for some pasta and salads.
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle Hwy
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Good Italian spot that offers easy take-out service. Pick up a few pizzas on your way back to the cabin, or dine in for some pasta and salads.
Family-style dining in a southern way. You'll leave here feeling heavy, but it sure is good.
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin St
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Family-style dining in a southern way. You'll leave here feeling heavy, but it sure is good.

Entertainment & Activities

Fancy a local wine tasting? This spot is for you. Sample a variety of local wines.
189 lokalaca preporučuje
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer Run
189 lokalaca preporučuje
Fancy a local wine tasting? This spot is for you. Sample a variety of local wines.
Located about an hour and a half away from the cabin in Erwin, TN, USA Raft is our favorite for white water rafting and caving company in the area. We suggest the Upper Nolichucky trip!
47 lokalaca preporučuje
USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch Rd
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Located about an hour and a half away from the cabin in Erwin, TN, USA Raft is our favorite for white water rafting and caving company in the area. We suggest the Upper Nolichucky trip!
You can either take the Blue Ridge Parkway (~3hrs) or a more direct highway route (~1.5hrs) over to Asheville and the Biltmore. Take a tour around the historic house and gardens, or visit their winery and do a tasting. Don’t forget to stop at Tupelo Honey Cafe while you’re in Asheville!
1485 lokalaca preporučuje
Билтмор
1 Lodge St
1485 lokalaca preporučuje
You can either take the Blue Ridge Parkway (~3hrs) or a more direct highway route (~1.5hrs) over to Asheville and the Biltmore. Take a tour around the historic house and gardens, or visit their winery and do a tasting. Don’t forget to stop at Tupelo Honey Cafe while you’re in Asheville!

Parks & Nature

Great hidden swimming hole under a large waterfall. Locals come here as it's pretty hidden.
106 lokalaca preporučuje
Водопад Елк Ривер
Elk River Road
106 lokalaca preporučuje
Great hidden swimming hole under a large waterfall. Locals come here as it's pretty hidden.
A local favorite spot, this is one of the Blue Ridge’s best kept secrets that has sweeping views of the valley.
39 lokalaca preporučuje
Висеманов поглед на пејзаж
39 lokalaca preporučuje
A local favorite spot, this is one of the Blue Ridge’s best kept secrets that has sweeping views of the valley.
These special falls have a few different vantage points separated by an easy walk through the woods. Spend a few hours getting lost in nature next to the rush of water.
436 lokalaca preporučuje
Linville Falls
436 lokalaca preporučuje
These special falls have a few different vantage points separated by an easy walk through the woods. Spend a few hours getting lost in nature next to the rush of water.
One of the best views of the Blue Ridge. You can also visit their animal sanctuary, museum, or do a few hikes.
716 lokalaca preporučuje
Планина деде
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the best views of the Blue Ridge. You can also visit their animal sanctuary, museum, or do a few hikes.

Essentials

Best organic local grocery store in the area. This place is like a food heaven.
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Earth Fare
178 W King St
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Best organic local grocery store in the area. This place is like a food heaven.