China House

Chinese restaurant serving up fresh, delicious, made-to-order favorites with traditional cooking methods and best quality ingredients. For more, go to their website.3581 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk (Food Lion Shopping Center)828-898-3533

The Chef’s Table

Fine dining eclectic “wine country” menu features American, Italian and Japanese dishes with fresh farm to table ingredients by award winning chef Nicole Palazzo. Casual yet upscale atmosphere, the restaurant is perfect for a family dinner or a night out with friends. Reservations highly recommended. For more info, go to their website. 140 Azalea Circle, Read More

Banner House Museum

See what life was like in the NC mountains during the 1800s. The Banner House was built in 1865 by one of Banner Elk’s founding fathers, Samuel Henry Banner. The museum displays artifacts including period furnishings, farm tools, hand-stitched quilts, vintage clothing, photographs and paintings. Open June-September. Go to their website. 7990 Hickory Nut Gap Read More

FORUM Summer Concert Series at Lees-McRae College

Monday Nights, June, July & August This summer concert and cultural series at nearby Lees-McRae College includes a big variety of live music performances, often by nationally touring artists. The  series is usually presented on Monday evenings. FORUM was organized in 1979 by a small group of summer residents for the purpose of bringing a Read More