Guidebook for Banner Elk
Parks & Nature
Zoo, Mile High Swinging Bridge, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, and lots of nature, scenery and Views.
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Zoo, Mile High Swinging Bridge, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, and lots of nature, scenery and Views.
Wildcat Lake in Banner Elk has something for everyone. There is Fishing, Swimming, Trails, Feeding Ducks, Sunning, Picnic areas and more.
37 locals recommend
Wildcat Lake
Wildcat Lake in Banner Elk has something for everyone. There is Fishing, Swimming, Trails, Feeding Ducks, Sunning, Picnic areas and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a ride on the Old Tweetsie Train, Rides for Small Children, Petting Zoo, Adventure Ropes, and more
13 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie RailroadTake a ride on the Old Tweetsie Train, Rides for Small Children, Petting Zoo, Adventure Ropes, and more
Sugar Mountain
Ice Skating, Snow Boarding, Snow Skiing, Snow Tubing, and more
Gem Mining the old fashion way. Take home a piece of the mountains as well as a jewel or gemstones as a reminder of your adventures in the mountains.
45 locals recommend
Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyGem Mining the old fashion way. Take home a piece of the mountains as well as a jewel or gemstones as a reminder of your adventures in the mountains.
Shopping
The Mast General Store is iconic for its old fashion general store era vibe. This store will take you back in time to a day of long ago. They have toys from early 50's-80's, candy barrels full of every candy you could every think of. Just fill up a bag or a cart with as much as you want. You pay by the pound of candy. Plus play some checkers on the porch or by the old wood stove. Need some winter clothes? This is your store. I promise you will love it! A must see for every visitor. There is also one in Boone on King Street.
113 locals recommend
Mast General Store
The Mast General Store is iconic for its old fashion general store era vibe. This store will take you back in time to a day of long ago. They have toys from early 50's-80's, candy barrels full of every candy you could every think of. Just fill up a bag or a cart with as much as you want. You pay by the pound of candy. Plus play some checkers on the porch or by the old wood stove. Need some winter clothes? This is your store. I promise you will love it! A must see for every visitor. There is also one in Boone on King Street.
Closest Walmart to the Cottage is in Boone. It is a Super Walmart with groceries and everything else. Open 24 hours
60 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
200 Watauga Village DrClosest Walmart to the Cottage is in Boone. It is a Super Walmart with groceries and everything else. Open 24 hours
Rite Aid
4059 N C HwyClosest Pharmacy to the cottage.
Great for Adventured trips, winter clothing, snow boarding equiment, etc...
67 locals recommend
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SGreat for Adventured trips, winter clothing, snow boarding equiment, etc...
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for food, drinks and good game of pool or corn hole outside.
73 locals recommend
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EGreat for food, drinks and good game of pool or corn hole outside.
Watch a sports game on one of their many TV's, eat some great food, enjoy some good drinks, and meet new friends.
11 locals recommend
Nick's Restaurant & Pub
4527 Tynecastle HwyWatch a sports game on one of their many TV's, eat some great food, enjoy some good drinks, and meet new friends.
Food Scene
Great salad bar, olive oil bar, steaks, drinks, seafood and atmosphere. High end steak house.
146 locals recommend
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SGreat salad bar, olive oil bar, steaks, drinks, seafood and atmosphere. High end steak house.
Authentic Italian Food, Great atmosphere, High end Italian Restaurant.
149 locals recommend
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEAuthentic Italian Food, Great atmosphere, High end Italian Restaurant.
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyGreat Italian food family friendly and budget friendly.
Sightseeing
Famous via duct on the Blue Ridge Parkway, beautiful views and spectacular sites along the parkway.
82 locals recommend
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyFamous via duct on the Blue Ridge Parkway, beautiful views and spectacular sites along the parkway.
Essentials
Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyClosest Grocery store to the cottage.
Full Deli, Full Bakery, Meat Dept, Fresh Seafood, Wine, Beer, full selection of groceries.
133 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Full Deli, Full Bakery, Meat Dept, Fresh Seafood, Wine, Beer, full selection of groceries.