Elizabeth’s guidebook
Food scene
Some of these we have tried, and some we haven't, but I hear they are all good.
Stonewalls is a great place to eat if you want a little something special. We went here in a date night. Great atmosphere and a huge firepit to sit by if you have to wait for a table. Our food was excellent. It is a good idea to make a reservation
146 locals recommend
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SStonewalls is a great place to eat if you want a little something special. We went here in a date night. Great atmosphere and a huge firepit to sit by if you have to wait for a table. Our food was excellent. It is a good idea to make a reservation
2 different dining areas create 2 different experiences at Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern. Located in downtown Banner Elk, you can eat upstairs in the bar area with its great mountain decor, or downstairs in the restaurant area. There are 2 menus and both are available in both areas. Our family had eaten downstairs and I have eaten upstairs. There are comfy leather couches and table service in the bar area. On busy nights you have to be seated by a host.
191 locals recommend
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave S2 different dining areas create 2 different experiences at Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern. Located in downtown Banner Elk, you can eat upstairs in the bar area with its great mountain decor, or downstairs in the restaurant area. There are 2 menus and both are available in both areas. Our family had eaten downstairs and I have eaten upstairs. There are comfy leather couches and table service in the bar area. On busy nights you have to be seated by a host.
Great Italian dining in the heart of Banner Elk. Located in the center of Banner Elk, their eclectic menu and fun atmosphere are sure to please the family or for a romantic meal. Though have chosen take-out lately, we have not been disappointed. Reservations are recommended.
149 locals recommend
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEGreat Italian dining in the heart of Banner Elk. Located in the center of Banner Elk, their eclectic menu and fun atmosphere are sure to please the family or for a romantic meal. Though have chosen take-out lately, we have not been disappointed. Reservations are recommended.
Loved by locals and visitors alike, Bayou Smokehouse & Grill is unusually hopping. Whether you want to sit at the bar and watch the game or enjoy the mountain breezes on their outdoor veranda, this is a great place to grab a meal.
73 locals recommend
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St ELoved by locals and visitors alike, Bayou Smokehouse & Grill is unusually hopping. Whether you want to sit at the bar and watch the game or enjoy the mountain breezes on their outdoor veranda, this is a great place to grab a meal.
Looking for something different? This place is sure to please. Their tapas menu offering Caribbean-inspired food is a nice change from the everyday. Many of their dishes are gluten and dairy free and they will work with other food allergies to the best of their abilities.
61 locals recommend
Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St WLooking for something different? This place is sure to please. Their tapas menu offering Caribbean-inspired food is a nice change from the everyday. Many of their dishes are gluten and dairy free and they will work with other food allergies to the best of their abilities.
Open from May - October, for an extra special meal, this is the place to try. The unique deco creates an atmosphere that we are told is amazing. They are pricy, but we have been told, that for a very special night, this place is amazing. Check out their website for reservations and pricing.
85 locals recommend
Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdOpen from May - October, for an extra special meal, this is the place to try. The unique deco creates an atmosphere that we are told is amazing. They are pricy, but we have been told, that for a very special night, this place is amazing. Check out their website for reservations and pricing.
We have been here and were not disappointed. We were glad we got there and there was no line. As we ate our desserts sitting on a bench outside, the line to get ice cream grew and grew. It was a great ending to our meal at Serrento's.
13 locals recommend
BE Scooped
144 Azalea Cir SEWe have been here and were not disappointed. We were glad we got there and there was no line. As we ate our desserts sitting on a bench outside, the line to get ice cream grew and grew. It was a great ending to our meal at Serrento's.
We had no idea that this place existed. I think we are going to have to check it out!!!
37 locals recommend
Kettell Beerworks
567 Main St EWe had no idea that this place existed. I think we are going to have to check it out!!!
Sightseeing
Once your are done eating, here are some places to check out...
Whether you hike or drive to the top of this amazing sight, it is not something to pass by. With the Mile High Bridge and the amazing vistas, your breath will be taken away. One man that worked there said his favorite thing to do, was to go up on a really clear evening in January, after dark, and he could see the lights of Charlotte twinkling in the distance.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyWhether you hike or drive to the top of this amazing sight, it is not something to pass by. With the Mile High Bridge and the amazing vistas, your breath will be taken away. One man that worked there said his favorite thing to do, was to go up on a really clear evening in January, after dark, and he could see the lights of Charlotte twinkling in the distance.
A great place to cool off when you are feeling warm. These caverns were discovered in the 1800's and open to the public in the 1930's.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221A great place to cool off when you are feeling warm. These caverns were discovered in the 1800's and open to the public in the 1930's.
I try to get my family to take this to Boone every time we go. (There are complaints because it takes longer). The vistas are amazing and in the fall, the colors are breathtaking. If you can work this into your travels, you won't be disappointed.
10 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayI try to get my family to take this to Boone every time we go. (There are complaints because it takes longer). The vistas are amazing and in the fall, the colors are breathtaking. If you can work this into your travels, you won't be disappointed.
This town is so amazing. I love to go here. there are cute shops, a huge playground for our kids that is located in the center of town, and more restaurants than I can name. A must-see...but check out the Painted Trout...great food.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
This town is so amazing. I love to go here. there are cute shops, a huge playground for our kids that is located in the center of town, and more restaurants than I can name. A must-see...but check out the Painted Trout...great food.
Adventure
If caverns and Mountains aren't your thing, check out this places that can get your heart thumping...
This was so much fun!!! Open all year long, this outdoor roller coaster was great for our family. You can control the speed and that made it so much better for one of our daughters up who was absolutely terrified, but also really wanted to do it. If you get stuck behind someone that goes really slow, you can let them know and they will let you go again...but you go more than once anyway. Call ahead for reservations as parking is limited and so are the time slots
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyThis was so much fun!!! Open all year long, this outdoor roller coaster was great for our family. You can control the speed and that made it so much better for one of our daughters up who was absolutely terrified, but also really wanted to do it. If you get stuck behind someone that goes really slow, you can let them know and they will let you go again...but you go more than once anyway. Call ahead for reservations as parking is limited and so are the time slots
Whether you want to zip through the trees or stay low to the ground, this is a year-round adventure to check out.
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrWhether you want to zip through the trees or stay low to the ground, this is a year-round adventure to check out.
High Country Wine Trail
After adventure and skiing, sit back and sip...
We had not idea there was a Hight Country Wine Trail, but this is stop #1. Just a short drive (or Uber) away, this winery is lovely. There is a huge tasting room and seating outdoors. Our kids were able to run around while we were able to sit and relax and sip after a wonderful day on Sugar Mt. Check their website for hours of operation.
189 locals recommend
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunWe had not idea there was a Hight Country Wine Trail, but this is stop #1. Just a short drive (or Uber) away, this winery is lovely. There is a huge tasting room and seating outdoors. Our kids were able to run around while we were able to sit and relax and sip after a wonderful day on Sugar Mt. Check their website for hours of operation.
Here is stop # 2 on the High Country Wine Trail. We have not visited this winery ourselves, but it is very popular. You can sit by the brook and sip away, or hang out under the mountain-style pavilion.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneHere is stop # 2 on the High Country Wine Trail. We have not visited this winery ourselves, but it is very popular. You can sit by the brook and sip away, or hang out under the mountain-style pavilion.
...and here we have stop #3 on the High Country Wine Trail. Though we haven't been there, I think we are going to have to try it.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy...and here we have stop #3 on the High Country Wine Trail. Though we haven't been there, I think we are going to have to try it.
Rest and Relaxation
After all that adventure...a little something to rejuvenate the body...
Avery Community Yoga
185 Azalea Circle SoutheastJust in case you are looking for so Me Time...
The Spa at Eseeola Lodge
34 Dogwood StWho doesn't want to be pampered?
Grocery Stores
This is the closest grocery store to the condo. It is just down Grousse Moore, turn left and just around the corner. We use this one because it is the closest to the condo
126 locals recommend
Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyThis is the closest grocery store to the condo. It is just down Grousse Moore, turn left and just around the corner. We use this one because it is the closest to the condo
You will pass Lowe's Foods on your way into Banner Elk from Boone if you want to shop before you get to the condo. There is also a Food Lion just down from the condo.
133 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105You will pass Lowe's Foods on your way into Banner Elk from Boone if you want to shop before you get to the condo. There is also a Food Lion just down from the condo.