🍂 A FuN Fall Day 🍁

🍳 Breakfast: Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern

• Enjoy a hearty breakfast and espresso drinks before a day of outdoor adventure

  • Location: 324 Shawneehaw Avenue South, Banner Elk NC 28604

  • Phone: (828) 898-4040 or (828) 898-3444
    
    

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🥪 Lunch: Lowes Foods Deli Section

• Grab pre-made sandwiches from the deli to take along for when hunger strikes after your hike

  • Location: 4000 NC-105 South, Banner Elk NC 28604

  • Phone: (828) 898-9565

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🥾 Morning Activity: Blue Ridge Parkway & Hiking

• Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Rough Ridge Trail for a hike

  • Rough Ridge Location: 3218 Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville NC 28646

• If you'd rather just drive instead of hike, make sure you drive across the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway

• If you have time, explore Beacon Heights Trail too

  • Beacon Heights Location: Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 305.2

• Pack water and dress in layers; don’t forget charge and bring your camera for fall foliage photos! 📸
  
  

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🍏 Afternoon Activity: Altapass Orchard

• Pick a bucket of apples and enjoy more scenery along the Parkway

• check their website to make sure they are open, as they close seasonally each winter

  • Location: 1025 Orchard Road, Blue Ridge Parkway MM 328.3, Spruce Pine NC 28777

  • Phone: (828) 765-9531
    
    

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🍷 Indoor Alternative: Banner Elk Winery

• Relax with a glass of wine indoors or on the covered patio

  • Location: 135 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk NC 28604

  • Phone: (828) 898-9090
    
    

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🌮 Dinner: Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

• Refuel with burritos and margaritas after a full day outdoors

  • Location: 2941 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk NC 28604

  • Phone: (828) 898-3332
    
    

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🎸 Evening Activity: Live Music or Trivia

• Check Banner Elk Cafe for weekend live music or Trivia nights

• Sometimes live music is also available nearby at the Bayou and Sorrentos
  
  

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🍻 Seasonal Events: Oktoberfest & Woolly Worm

• Oktoberfest: usually the 2nd weekend in October

• Woolly Worm & Valle Country Fair: usually the 3rd weekend in October

• Ghost Train at Tweetsie Railroad: usually takes place around Halloween

• Check current dates before planning your visit

The businesses and activities listed here are independent and not affiliated with us. These are personal recommendations based on guest feedback and local popularity. We are not responsible for the services, availability, safety, or quality of any third-party businesses or experiences. Please verify hours, reservations, and other details directly with the provider. Outdoor activities may carry inherent risks. Please consider your own abilities and check conditions before participating.