Guidebook for Banner Elk
Food Scene
Known for it’s exotic, high quality meats and incredibly fresh vegetables, Gamekeeper is a one-of-a-kind experience. Go here to nosh on elk, bison, ostrich, emu, etc.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdKnown for it’s exotic, high quality meats and incredibly fresh vegetables, Gamekeeper is a one-of-a-kind experience. Go here to nosh on elk, bison, ostrich, emu, etc.
This favorite restaurant has a diverse menu. The “Port of Agave” cocktail is to die for!
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailThis favorite restaurant has a diverse menu. The “Port of Agave” cocktail is to die for!
Enjoy a view of the base of Sugar Mountain at this quality and diverse seafood spot.
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Painted Fish Cafe and Beer Bar
2941 Tynecastle HwyEnjoy a view of the base of Sugar Mountain at this quality and diverse seafood spot.
Looking for something a bit more down home? This spot is super low-key with great sandwiches, pies, etc. Located in the heart of “downtown” Banner Elk
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Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SLooking for something a bit more down home? This spot is super low-key with great sandwiches, pies, etc. Located in the heart of “downtown” Banner Elk
Another low key spot, perfect for grabbing sandwiches to go, pre-hike or exploration. You can even buy beer cans to go here.
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Dunn's Deli
134 Main St WAnother low key spot, perfect for grabbing sandwiches to go, pre-hike or exploration. You can even buy beer cans to go here.
Best Cajun food you’ll find in the mountains. Try the gumbo!
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Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EBest Cajun food you’ll find in the mountains. Try the gumbo!
Good Italian spot that offers easy take-out service. Pick up a few pizzas on your way back to the cabin, or dine in for some pasta and salads.
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Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyGood Italian spot that offers easy take-out service. Pick up a few pizzas on your way back to the cabin, or dine in for some pasta and salads.
Family-style dining in a southern way. You'll leave here feeling heavy, but it sure is good.
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Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin StFamily-style dining in a southern way. You'll leave here feeling heavy, but it sure is good.
Entertainment & Activities
Fancy a local wine tasting? This spot is for you. Sample a variety of local wines.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunFancy a local wine tasting? This spot is for you. Sample a variety of local wines.
Located about an hour and a half away from the cabin in Erwin, TN, USA Raft is our favorite for white water rafting and caving company in the area. We suggest the Upper Nolichucky trip!
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USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch RdLocated about an hour and a half away from the cabin in Erwin, TN, USA Raft is our favorite for white water rafting and caving company in the area. We suggest the Upper Nolichucky trip!
You can either take the Blue Ridge Parkway (~3hrs) or a more direct highway route (~1.5hrs) over to Asheville and the Biltmore. Take a tour around the historic house and gardens, or visit their winery and do a tasting. Don’t forget to stop at Tupelo Honey Cafe while you’re in Asheville!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StYou can either take the Blue Ridge Parkway (~3hrs) or a more direct highway route (~1.5hrs) over to Asheville and the Biltmore. Take a tour around the historic house and gardens, or visit their winery and do a tasting. Don’t forget to stop at Tupelo Honey Cafe while you’re in Asheville!
Parks & Nature
Great hidden swimming hole under a large waterfall. Locals come here as it's pretty hidden.
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Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadGreat hidden swimming hole under a large waterfall. Locals come here as it's pretty hidden.
A local favorite spot, this is one of the Blue Ridge’s best kept secrets that has sweeping views of the valley.
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Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook
A local favorite spot, this is one of the Blue Ridge’s best kept secrets that has sweeping views of the valley.
These special falls have a few different vantage points separated by an easy walk through the woods. Spend a few hours getting lost in nature next to the rush of water.
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Linville Falls
These special falls have a few different vantage points separated by an easy walk through the woods. Spend a few hours getting lost in nature next to the rush of water.
One of the best views of the Blue Ridge. You can also visit their animal sanctuary, museum, or do a few hikes.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyOne of the best views of the Blue Ridge. You can also visit their animal sanctuary, museum, or do a few hikes.
Essentials
Best organic local grocery store in the area. This place is like a food heaven.
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Earth Fare
178 W King StBest organic local grocery store in the area. This place is like a food heaven.