Edge of the World is a whitewater rafting, kayaking and rock climbing. An unforgettable destination for the whole family.

Grandfather Mountain State Park is a beautiful part of North Carolina's landscape, with over 2,456 acres of land to backpack and hike around.

Get a birds eye view of the gorgeous landscape in North Carolina when you ride the zip lines at Hawksnest.

Over 115 acres of mountainside for visitors to ski on and explore. Snow tubing, classes, rentals, and much more are included at the Sugar Mountain Resort.

Enjoy the family oriented wild west theme park. The park even has a 3 mile train ride perfect for the entire family.

Enjoy skiing like never before at the Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Skiers of all levels can all come end enjoy the snow.

Visit the falls located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This is the perfect little hike for the entire family.

Enjoy the forest and nature like never before at Linville Gorge. Take a hike and get lost in nature and the beauty.

Visit to see an entire festival dedicated to the Wolly Worm. There are tons of games and prizes all Wolly Worm themed.

The luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement. You’ll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees.

Grandfather Home for Children’s Wildcat Lake is open for the Summer. Wildcat Lake is a place where you can swim, play in the sand, canoe, fish, and much more. Cornerstone Cabins & Lodge is located 3.3 miles or 8 minutes from Wildcat Lake.

Visit Puerto Nuevo for excellent classic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, along with specialty margaritas and tequila.

Stonewalls Restaurant serves steaks, and seafood. They are one of Banner Elk's oldest restaurants, and their old school vibe makes every customer's experience enjoyable.

The Cardinal is a lodge like diner where guests visit for their burgers, fried chicken, and sides. Their bar is also notorious for its creative cocktails.

A healthy option for fine dining. Organic and locally cultivated food.

Enjoy our Espresso Bar, Pizzeria, Bakery and Deli

Come enjoy an excellent steak, at Bayou Smokehouse.

If you are looking for fantastic Italian food in Banner Elk, NC, Bella's is the place to go.

Caribbean-inspired fare and tapas style food.

Authentic Japanese & Vietnamese Food

Delicious Chinese food. Fresh ingredients and plenty of dishes to choose from.

We are not fast food... we are Good Food done as fast as we can!

Hometown country Kitchen and Diner

Featuring house made Cajun and Creole cuisine and always fresh seafood.

Nothing is more American than McDonalds

High Class gastro pub. Don't let the name pub fool you, we have amazing food.

Inspire your taste buds and palette with our cafe and bar.

Located in a new space, experience delicious seasonal menus and wet your appetite for cocktails.

Submarine sandwiches, salads, chips and cookies.

Delicious Meals & Fun Entertainment