Banner Elk, North Carolina

This pet shop has everything you could possibly want for your pets. From a huge selection of adorable small outfits for your fury friends to high quality food. My Best Friend's Barkery has it all.

Find high quality healthy olive oil and balsamics for cooking fantastic dishes. Sample from the wide range of different oils and vinegars and take your favorite back home. The choice varies from extra-virgin olive oils to delicious balsamics such as Wild Blueberry, Vermont Maple, Honey Ginger, Black Cherry, and even more.

If you are looking for souvenirs, Souvenir Shirts is definitely the place to go. They offer t-shirts in a sheer number of colors and designs to mix and match according to your wishes. The beautiful merchandize is nicely displayed and they can print out any design immediately.

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, Vessels are carved with different designs. Candle Holders are made of leaves, dragonflies slip-trail, Orchid bowls and melted glass is used on Raku Pots.

For over 30 years, Erick's Cheese & Wine Shop has been a local favorite and booming attraction. They sell rare, collectible wines from the temperature-controlled wine room. Gourmet cheeses and gluten-free foods are sold as well.

DeWoolfson offers its expertly manufactured, European-inspired down pillows, comforters, and featherbeds to High Country. They carefully fill and finish each item when your order is placed, and they will customize any item for you.