- Our list of the best things to do in Banner Elk, North Carolina, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Banner Elk, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Banner Elk, NC , followed by 55 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville, Morganton, Damascus, Lenoir and West Jefferson
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With over one-hundred native plant species, Daniel Boone Native Plant Garden has 3 acres of land to explore. Events at the garden include guided nature walks, photography workshops, and festivals.
11.9 Miles
Appalachian Cultural Museum featured local artisans, crafts and artifacts. It was a nice place to stop, stretch the legs and meet some local artists. Unfortunately, it is closed for several years now.
11.9 Miles
The Children's Playhouse is a play center for children. The center features several hands on exhibits and play areas. Attractions include an arts and crafts studio, construction zone, puppet theater, music and drama corner, and a train table.
12.1 Miles
Located in Boone, North Carolina, The Greenway Trail is actually a trail system that runs through Greenway Park. Some of the trails accommodate joggers, while others are reserved for walking only. The park is a popular venue for weddings and other events, but the trails remain open during such events.
12.1 Miles
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278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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When the shopping bug strikes, head to the Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock for lucrative deals and a fun atmosphere. This family-friendly collection of stores offers steep discounts and is a popular shopping destination during the winter holidays.
12.2 Miles
The Boone Bowling Center is a local bowling alley offering a number of fun services and amenities for bowlers to enjoy during their visit. These include weekly cosmic bowling, bowling leagues, tournaments, and birthday party hosting.
12.3 Miles
The 16.9-mile Linville River contains about 6.5 miles of 4-5+ rapids that are popular with rafters. The river also is a popular spot with anglers who often catch brown and rainbow trout.
12.3 Miles
A seven-screen movie theater, Regal Boone Cinema 7 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
12.6 Miles
Train enthusiasts love the Tweetsie Railroad, an Appalachian railroad museum and train conservation facility. The Railroad offers rides on restored antique trains, extensive modeling displays and plenty of other fascinating items.
12.7 Miles
Gemstone and mineral enthusiasts of all ages enjoy Doc's Rocks Gem Mine. This working gem mine is owned and operated by the McCoy family, who are dedicated to educating visitors about gems and minerals indigenous to western North Carolina.