The town sits cradled in the Elk River Valley, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery east of the Mississippi, with the imposing profile of Grandfather Mountain creating a backdrop ...

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Banner Elk sits in the heart of the Elk River Valley, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in the eastern United States, with the imposing profile of Grandfather Mountain ...

Endless plates, bottomless servings, and zero judgment about going back for thirds. All-you-can-eat buffets represent the ...

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