Banner Elk, North Carolina

BJ's Resort Wear has served Banner Elk and the High Country region for nearly 30 years. They offer lady’s apparel and fashion, with names featuring Bogner, Basler & Belford, John Hardy, Stephen Dweck, and Michael Dawkins.

The Art Cellar Gallery provides artwork from the area's local artists, with an influence extending throughout the Southeast. There are three floors of exhibition space that offer regional pottery, woodworking, and glass. Find everything, from primitive to realistic and impressionistic to abstract art.

Maggie Black Pottery is actually one of Banner Elk's best attractions. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Gingko and Maples leaves are combined with Stoneware Vases, bumblebees or the profile of Craggy Grandfather Mountain are carved into Vessels, Candle Holders are made of leaves, dragonflies slip-trail Orchid bowls and melted glass is used on Raku Pots.

Find a wide selection of beer and wine in Bayou Smokehouse Grill's adjoining General Store. They also sell T-shirts and food items. If you´re thinking about bringing some souvenir or food speciality back with you, don´t miss to visit the store before leaving Banner Elk!