There is so much to do, places to eat, and things to see near the venue. Banner Elk is about a 30 min drive from Boone, NC where we both attended University at Appalachian State (GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!). We may be partial to the small mountain town, but we feel justified in our love for its views, good times, and places to eat. Whether it is hiking on the blue ridge, shopping in Banner Elk or Boone, or eating/drinking your way across the mountain we highly suggest making the trip to do and see this place we love so much!

We have listed some suggestions of our favorites for all of the above if you want to try them out.

Boone

- Stick Boy Bread co. (Without a doubt favorite! Breakfast and lunch, coffee out of this world, the best cookies, and smoothies! You must try)

- Melanie’s (breakfast)

- Troys Dinner (Boone classic, every meal of the day)

- CoBo (we stand by that this is the best sushi anywhere! You have to try the Appalachian roll, and also insider scoop they have an online secret menu on Facebook, you’re welcome!)

- Coyote Kitchen (lunch and dinner)

- Lost providence (pizza and more)

- Booneshine Brewing (food and the best beer)

- The Cardinal (burgers)

- Appalachian Mountian Brewery (great beer and pizza truck)

- Ale house (bar food)

- The Tapp Room (bar food, try the tacos!)

Banner Elk

- The Game Keeper (Gavin’s favorite)

- Sorentos (nicer dinner)

- Rough Ridge (the picture you always see online, blue ridge parkway)

- Fire Tower (blue ridge parkway)

- The Cone Manor (blue ridge parkway)

- Bass Lake (near Blowing Rock)

- Table Rock and Hawksbill (a little further but well worth it)

- Linville Falls (a little further but well worth it)