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Banner Elk
The heart of the High Country between Beech and Sugar Mountain ski resorts.
Banner Elk is the heart of North Carolina's High Country, a charming mountain town nestled between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain ski resorts. It's a four-season destination beloved for skiing and snowboarding in winter, cool escapes and hiking in summer, and stunning fall color, along with a welcoming village of restaurants, shops, and the popular Woolly Worm Festival. Home to Lees-McRae College, the town blends small-town warmth with an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. Homes range from cozy cabins and chalets to luxury mountain estates and golf communities like Elk River and Grandfather, many with dramatic views and strong second-home and rental appeal. If you want genuine mountain living with world-class skiing, cool summers, and vibrant fall seasons in one of the Southeast's premier High Country towns, Banner Elk offers a lifestyle that draws visitors and buyers back year after year.
7,280 people live in Banner Elk, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $42,016. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Banner Elk, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Banner Elk Winery & Villa, Dollar General, and Kettell Beerworks.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.27 miles | 125 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.98 miles | 5 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.18 miles | 46 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.43 miles | 55 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.48 miles | 51 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.53 miles | 109 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.59 miles | 69 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.59 miles | 91 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.6 miles | 161 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.61 miles | 480 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.62 miles | 274 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.62 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.63 miles | 18 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.63 miles | 62 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.63 miles | 18 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.62 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.91 miles | 13 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.53 miles | 19 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.6 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Banner Elk has 2,956 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Banner Elk do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,280 people call Banner Elk home. The population density is 106 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
2901 Coltsgate Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
