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 localnici recomandă
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd
105 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland Trail
136 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar
2941 Tynecastle Hwy
37 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave S
191 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Dunn's Deli
134 Main St W
35 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St E
73 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle Hwy
112 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin St
70 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer Run
189 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch Rd
47 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Cascada Elk River
Elk River Road
106 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Priveliște panoramică Wiseman's View
39 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Linville Falls
436 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Munții Bunicului
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 localnici recomandă
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 localnici recomandă
Earth Fare
178 W King St
49 localnici recomandă
Best organic local grocery store in the area. This place is like a food heaven.