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What to do and see in Banner Elk, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Edge of the World
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5.0 based on 529 reviews
Edge of the World in North Carolina is the family-friendly white water rafting, whitewater kayaking, and climbing leader. Rafting day trips include guides, equipment, free rapids reruns, and a home cooked lunch. The Barrow Family has been delighting guests for 30+ years. Located in North Carolina Mountains convenient to Ashville NC, Boone NC, and Charlotte. Climbing and Rappelling includes a lesson from an experienced pro.
2. High Country UTV Tours
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5.0 based on 441 reviews
High Country UTV Mountain Tours at Banner Elk, NC. In this exciting guided tour, you'll rent and drive your own Side-By-Side UTV on one of the most beautiful mountains on the east coast. You'll see streams, wildlife and some absolutely gorgeous views! The tour departs from Banner Elk.
3. Souvenir Shirts
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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!
4. Ski Country Sports
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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.
5. Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
North Carolina's First and Only Alpine Coaster nestled in the High Country. We offer single and bundle rides. Fun for all ages and opened year round 7 days a week!
6. High Mountain Expeditions
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
Welcome to High Mountain Expeditions. We are located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with two locations to serve you in Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. High Mountain Expeditions offers outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting, caving, and hiking for every member of your group or family.The team at High Mountain Expeditions invites you to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on one of our many outdoor adventures.
7. Apple Hill Farm
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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!
8. Grandfather Mountain State Park
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By DarinEats - Summerville, United States
Great place to visit and enjoy the views. We visited this place on one of the busiest times of the year and still didn’t feel rushed or crowded. We both took a walk across the swinging bridge and then visited the animals in the sanctuary. I especially enjoyed seeing the Forrest Gump curve as I have always enjoyed the movie. Definitely worth a visit to this area.
9. Facets of Foscoe
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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".
10. Grandfather Trout Farm
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 426maddiew
We have trout fishing for this farm almost every year! We usually catch at least 2 fish that are at least 2 lbs. The staff prepares the fish very nicely just make sure to watch out for smaller bones if you get the filet! All the equipment and bait are free and the ponds are very big defiantly a must if you want to go fishing!!
