Location: Banner Elk
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Things to do in Banner Elk, North Carolina (NC): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Banner Elk is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2010 census. Banner Elk is home to Lees–McRae College.
Restaurants in Banner Elk
1. Souvenir Shirts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
We opened our family business in 1987, offering souvenirs and gifts of the best quality for a very reasonable price. We have hoodies for summer visitors on those cool days. We carry ski gloves and bibs at extrememly reasonable prices for winter visitors. Our store is a family store and you will not find distasteful t-shirts or slogans.
Reviewed By jdkittrell - Hattiesburg, United States
Very nice place, and the young lady was so helpful. They had shirt design/print options to choose from; so, you choose the t-shirt/sweatshirt color, size, and style, and they imprint the design while you wait. Therefore, we got the shirts and gifts that we wanted. We are very pleased!
2. Ski Country Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By davidsT165WC
Booked 3 day pkg via internet. Correspondence prior to picking up equipment was thorough, and the day we picked up our equipment, we were treated like royalty. We exchanged our skis for a different length on the 2nd day with no hassles. When we returned the equipment, everyone was very friendly. We will definitely use them again! Highly recommend.
3. Valle Crucis Lavender House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reopening to the public on Friday, April 30th at 10am! Business this season will be outdoors only. We’ll wear our masks and expect you to wear yours! Come enjoy tea or a latte under the willows, or sign up for one of our farmhouse craft classes.
4. Bayou General Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Locally made beer, wine, cheese, chocolate, jam, jelly, honey, soaps, jewelry and wooden items such as table decor and lawn party wine tables. Souvenir items : Tee-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, caps, coffee mugs, magnets, cutting boards and more. American Made Puzzles, Games & Toys from Channel Craft. Wind Chimes from Woodstock Chimes "The World's Favorite Windchime"
5. Apple Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
You MUST join a tour to see the animals. Apple Hill Farm is a real working farm that is home to alpacas, angora goats, donkeys, and much more. Educational guided walking tours of the farm offered year-round! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Reviewed By CindyC3696
Our tour was the day after a major snow and wind event in the area. The road to the farm is long and windy through beautiful countryside. Thankfully we had 4 wheel drive to get there! We arrived a 1/2 hour early and were greeted by Millie, a cheerful and lovely lady that welcomed us to look around the barn area until tour time. Millie showed us the angora goats, the colorful chickens and pot bellied pigs until others in the tour arrive. Millie was our tour guide. Her love and passion for the animals was very apparent! The 1 hour walking tour around the snow covered farm was just great. We learned about, petted and/or fed many of the animals which included donkeys, alpacas, horses, angora goats, miniature cows! lovable barn dogs and 3 astonishingly large Great Pyrenees dogs, the watchdogs of the barn animals. Millie answered all of our questions and is very knowledgeable of this farm. BTW, this farm is atop a very large mountain and the views are breath taking! We purchased alpaca socks in the gift shop which are soft, warm and very durable. This was such a wonderful experience! Thank you!
6. Banner Elk Olive Oil & Balsamics
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By mbfarmhouse
I stopped in to see what this shop had to offer and was pleased to find great selection and a delightful young lady to guide me through the establishment. It will be one of my go-to places in Banner ELk.
7. My Best Friend's Barkery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
My Best Friend's Barkery is a family-owned business where our commitment to the heath and well being of our canine companions is top priority. The foods and treats we carry come from companies that have the same commitment, to provide our canine and feline friends with the best human grade ingredients to enhance their health and live a long life. Along with the high quality foods and treats that we carry you and your best friend will get a wonderful aroma from the many treats we bake when you walk thought our door.
Reviewed By Wyndswept8 - Banner Elk, United States
Lovely pet store, now with a big food section and a Dog Wash! Friendly, helpful employees, and a fantastic selection of items. Don't forget to ask for a punch card, and when you fill it up you get store credit!
8. Facets of Foscoe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 0ricka - Charlotte, United States
As a grandfather I did not expect to have fun with the family of four. But we all had a good time, and after saying I won't, got my hands dirty and sifted the provided pail of clay for gems. Kept the 6 of us busy for an hour or more. What added to the fun, the staff checked over our finds and then placed them on a large paper with labels what the rocks and stones were. They taped this down, and the two children left with a nice memento of the outing and some "gems".
9. Erick's Cheese & Wine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
10. The Red Door Candy Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
