What makes a particular mountain town great? From walkable downtown areas with great shops and restaurants to a wealth of natural beauty and outdoor adventures, everyone has their own qualifying ...

BANNER ELK – The Woolly Worm Festival returns to downtown Banner Elk on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, 2025, celebrating 48 years of tradition and community support. After a one-year ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. — Most of Banner Elk's restaurants and shops reopen this week after nearly two months of recovery and repair efforts following Helene. Town officials said business owners in the area ...