The historic Banks Bed and Breakfast is always ready for your visit to historic Garner, North Carolina. Garner was conveniently settled right next to the capital city of Raleigh, and the Banks House is the only 1897 historic stay located on North Carolina’s first paved highway that connected Raleigh to the eastern part of the state. That connection still allows you to blend your weekend in a small town next to a plethora of city activities. A quaint railroad town, historic Garner will introduce you to a different way of life with a definite hometown feel. Take some time to step out of the city and into small town living.
As you search for a bed and breakfast near Raleigh, NC you may be surprised to learn that your stay in Garner can provide a peaceful alternative without losing convenient access to all Raleigh has to offer. But don’t think of Garner as slow, because there are many summer activities right here so let me introduce you to all that Garner has to offer. If you already missed our April Foods Day Food Truck Rodeo be sure you make plans to join us in October for Trick or Eat. Trick or Eat rolls out food trucks that offer a whole range of sweet and savory, hearty and healthy, vegan and vegetable, meats and seafood, wrapped up in distinctively original ways. Summer in Garner gives you a chance to experience four different free outdoor concerts. Each concert is a one-of-a-kind range of different music so one is sure to hit your taste but each is sure to give you a positive musical experience. Read until the end to discover a brief calendar of events and concerts.
Banks B & B is located across the railroad tracks in historic downtown Garner but encourages you to also make your way across those tracks to Main Street. Our walkable downtown gives you a chance to see and support small businesses that make up the reason each historic town is different. Full Bloom Coffee brews up a special start to your day and is also a sandwich lunch stop. We wouldn’t be a small town without our local bakery, Nana’s Lil Sweets and our tea shop, Steep Right Up. Looking for a little nightlife fun? Then head to Shady’s Bar or Zin Yoga & Wine Lounge. We have a plant shop (Pedal 2 Petal) on one end and the Garner History Museum at the Depot on the other. And, you never know when a Food Truck will pop up to bring you their special menu selections. While on your walk be sure to notice original art that provides something to see and enjoy with murals high and crossings low to other beautiful art in between. Take that stroll, think about the history where you are now standing and know that your support means the world to those of us who call this place home.
When you are ready to head into the city, know that you can get to many of the places you want to see within minutes. If your trip is to enjoy a concert our bed and breakfast is located approximately five miles from Coastal Credit Union Music Park and Red Hat Amphitheater. These larger concert venues have a full list of popular performers ready to give you a night of enticing entertainment. Raleigh also has the State Farmers Market, Science Museum, and downtown shopping, restaurants and bars too. There are so many things to do in and around Raleigh that you will probably have trouble narrowing down your options. Head to visitraleigh.com for a complete list of offerings.
Wherever your interests lie, Raleigh and Garner North Carolina are sure to be able to offer you a wide variety of activities, food choices, events, concerts, museums, and shopping to fit your needs. Banks Bed and Breakfast is sure to give you a quality stay that includes a made fresh hearty breakfast, comfortable bed, and space to relax both inside and out in a historical setting like no other. So, make your plans, book your stay and get ready to give yourself that much needed holiday.
Events & Concerts- Garner
May 15th – Rockzilla
June 18th- Jim Quick
Aug. 21st- Envision
Sept. 18th- Kyle Mullins & Robert Hunter
Oct. 10th- Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo
Nov. 28th- Light Up Main- Annual Tree Lighting
Events & Concerts- Raleigh
May 16th- Godsmack at Coastal Credit Union Music Park (CCUP)
May 16th- Ole 60 at Red Hat Amphitheater (RHA)
June 4th- Sam Barber at RHA
June 5th- Dave Matthews Band at CCUMP
June 27th- Goose at RHA
July 11th- Paul Simon at CCUMP
July 17th- Lindsey Stiriling at RHA
Aug. 7th- Tim McGraw at CCUMP
Aug. 15th Simple Plan at RHA
Sept. 11th- Staind at CCUMP
Oct. 10th- Turnpike Troubadours at RHA
We’ll be ready for you!
Mary
