Lori’s Guidebook to Fun on Beech Mountain
On the Mountain
Ski Beech Mountain! Ski Beech is not just a resort for snow skiing; snowboarders welcome! There is a host of fun winter activities here. Ski Beech has the only high speed quad lift in NC operating at record speeds. Take in the beautiful panoramas as you make the climb up. Ski season opens December 11 and lasts through March 27.
You can also make your way to Beech Mountain Terrain Parks where there are multiple spots to practice tricks and play. The area features areas for advanced boarders and trick skiers as well as beginners and gradual jumps.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySki Beech Mountain! Ski Beech is not just a resort for snow skiing; snowboarders welcome! There is a host of fun winter activities here. Ski Beech has the only high speed quad lift in NC operating at record speeds. Take in the beautiful panoramas as you make the climb up. Ski season opens December 11 and lasts through March 27.
You can also make your way to Beech Mountain Terrain Parks where there are multiple spots to practice tricks and play. The area features areas for advanced boarders and trick skiers as well as beginners and gradual jumps.
While skiing or snowboarding on Beech Mountain, don't forget to enjoy this one-of-a-kind amenity where guests can take a break at the top of the mountain (5,506' elevation). The 2,800 sf deck includes Adirondack chairs and picnic tables, a glass roundhouse complete with bar, stools, tables, snack bar and restrooms. The snack bar offers candies, chips, other snacks as well as a full-service bar and non-alcoholic beverages. When the weather is right, the roof on the glass roundhouse retracts and offers a beautiful view of the blue skies. It's quite an experience.
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5506'
1007 Beech Mountain ParkwayWhile skiing or snowboarding on Beech Mountain, don't forget to enjoy this one-of-a-kind amenity where guests can take a break at the top of the mountain (5,506' elevation). The 2,800 sf deck includes Adirondack chairs and picnic tables, a glass roundhouse complete with bar, stools, tables, snack bar and restrooms. The snack bar offers candies, chips, other snacks as well as a full-service bar and non-alcoholic beverages. When the weather is right, the roof on the glass roundhouse retracts and offers a beautiful view of the blue skies. It's quite an experience.
A great place to get a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, frozen drinks, and delicious cakes and pastries to take out or enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Poppy's Coffee shop
1103 S Beech Mountain PkwyA great place to get a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, frozen drinks, and delicious cakes and pastries to take out or enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere.
Fred's is open 365 days a year and is devoted to serving the needs of all visitors, skiers, snowboarders, and locals alike. Fred's Backside Deli is a great place for breakfast or lunch serving homemade soups and salads. No trip to Beech Mountain is complete without a visit to Fred's. Clothing, groceries, ski rentals, firewood and the deli.
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Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain PkwyFred's is open 365 days a year and is devoted to serving the needs of all visitors, skiers, snowboarders, and locals alike. Fred's Backside Deli is a great place for breakfast or lunch serving homemade soups and salads. No trip to Beech Mountain is complete without a visit to Fred's. Clothing, groceries, ski rentals, firewood and the deli.
A local stop for a good meal. Beers Around the World, handcrafted candies, fresh baked goods, Margarita Bar, full menu, great Pizza! There is also Polar Golf, large flat screen TVs and Cinema Under the Stars. During ski season, Brick Oven is open daily from 11 am to late night!
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyA local stop for a good meal. Beers Around the World, handcrafted candies, fresh baked goods, Margarita Bar, full menu, great Pizza! There is also Polar Golf, large flat screen TVs and Cinema Under the Stars. During ski season, Brick Oven is open daily from 11 am to late night!
Beech Mountain Bark Park. Let the dogs run! The park is a fenced in, off-leash park where well behaved dogs can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering anyone, themselves or wildlife. The park is well maintained and everyone is asked to follow the rules. Please dispose of all dog waste.
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Beech Mountain Dog Park
406 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain Bark Park. Let the dogs run! The park is a fenced in, off-leash park where well behaved dogs can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering anyone, themselves or wildlife. The park is well maintained and everyone is asked to follow the rules. Please dispose of all dog waste.
We have a trail map in the house for you. The Mountain has many hiking trails for all levels of expertise - from easy to strenuous. Many of the hiking trails are compatible with mountain biking. When on trails for both hiking and riding, please observe caution. Some of the roads in the outlying areas are great for riding; please do not ride on trails for hikers only.
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Beech Mountain
We have a trail map in the house for you. The Mountain has many hiking trails for all levels of expertise - from easy to strenuous. Many of the hiking trails are compatible with mountain biking. When on trails for both hiking and riding, please observe caution. Some of the roads in the outlying areas are great for riding; please do not ride on trails for hikers only.
Located near Buckeye Lake is the town's recreation center which is opened year-round and offers indoor and outdoor facilities. Guests may enjoy many of the amenities for free or for a nominal daily fee. The indoor center offers a full size gymnasium with basketball and volleyball, tennis, walking track, kids playroom, computer lobby with free WiFi, fitness classes and personal training sessions. Outdoor activities include walking track, children's rope and log playground, ball field and fishing on Buckeye Lake (with a NC fishing license). Canoes are available for rent as well. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing can be done on several of the trails on Beech. Snowshoes are available for rent at Buckeye Rec Center. Exercise caution as weather conditions can change rapidly.
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Buckeye Recreation Center
1330 Pine Ridge RdLocated near Buckeye Lake is the town's recreation center which is opened year-round and offers indoor and outdoor facilities. Guests may enjoy many of the amenities for free or for a nominal daily fee. The indoor center offers a full size gymnasium with basketball and volleyball, tennis, walking track, kids playroom, computer lobby with free WiFi, fitness classes and personal training sessions. Outdoor activities include walking track, children's rope and log playground, ball field and fishing on Buckeye Lake (with a NC fishing license). Canoes are available for rent as well. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing can be done on several of the trails on Beech. Snowshoes are available for rent at Buckeye Rec Center. Exercise caution as weather conditions can change rapidly.
Free Sledding for Kids 12 and under. Located on the hill behind Brick Oven.
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Beech Mountain
Free Sledding for Kids 12 and under. Located on the hill behind Brick Oven.
Towns to Visit
The charming town at the foot of the mountain, home to Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk is a popular town between Beech and Sugar Mountains. Banner Elk has a large playground for children and a variety of restaurants.
New for Winter 2020-21 is the Wilderness Run Alpine Center, North Carolina's first alpine roller coaster. Its exhilarating and open year-round.
More winter fun is at Hawksnest Resort, with the larges snowtubing park on the east coast with nearly 30 lanes for tubing. Hawksnest also offers winter zipline tours that sour above the tubing lanes.
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Banner Elk
The charming town at the foot of the mountain, home to Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk is a popular town between Beech and Sugar Mountains. Banner Elk has a large playground for children and a variety of restaurants.
New for Winter 2020-21 is the Wilderness Run Alpine Center, North Carolina's first alpine roller coaster. Its exhilarating and open year-round.
More winter fun is at Hawksnest Resort, with the larges snowtubing park on the east coast with nearly 30 lanes for tubing. Hawksnest also offers winter zipline tours that sour above the tubing lanes.
Blowing Rock
Sightseeing in the Area
Open all year, Grandfather Mountain takes visitors to the wheelchair-accessible Mile High Swinging Bridge, thousands of feet above the Carolina Piedmont. A world class nature museum, state-of-the-art eagle aviary, and awesome trails lead to high adventure in Grandfather Mountain State Park.
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Bundok ng Lolo
2050 Blowing Rock HwyOpen all year, Grandfather Mountain takes visitors to the wheelchair-accessible Mile High Swinging Bridge, thousands of feet above the Carolina Piedmont. A world class nature museum, state-of-the-art eagle aviary, and awesome trails lead to high adventure in Grandfather Mountain State Park.
This family fun park features a western themed ride on an authentic steam train, actually one of the Boone's first high-tech link to the outside world from the late 1800s to 1940 (Engine #12 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Now the train, nicknamed Tweetsie by early residents, crosses a trestle, circles a mountain and encounters robbers and Indians on the way back to a diverse assortment of rides and entertaining options. Great events include a Thomas the Tank Engine. Opened spring to fall.
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Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnThis family fun park features a western themed ride on an authentic steam train, actually one of the Boone's first high-tech link to the outside world from the late 1800s to 1940 (Engine #12 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Now the train, nicknamed Tweetsie by early residents, crosses a trestle, circles a mountain and encounters robbers and Indians on the way back to a diverse assortment of rides and entertaining options. Great events include a Thomas the Tank Engine. Opened spring to fall.
The mountains have awesome views, but at Linville Caverns the vistas are inside the mountain! See the amazing stalactites and stalagmites of the only publicly accessible cavern in North Carolina. Open year-round.
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Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221The mountains have awesome views, but at Linville Caverns the vistas are inside the mountain! See the amazing stalactites and stalagmites of the only publicly accessible cavern in North Carolina. Open year-round.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneThe Mast General store in Boone is a branch of the original. The original Mast General Store (1882) is in Valle Crusis, and is a true destination among the nation's general stores. The historic atmosphere is so unique. This rural emporium once carried everything from "cradles to caskets". Go to the candy store and buy old fashioned candy by the bucket! Open year round.
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Mast General Store Boone
630 W King StThe Mast General store in Boone is a branch of the original. The original Mast General Store (1882) is in Valle Crusis, and is a true destination among the nation's general stores. The historic atmosphere is so unique. This rural emporium once carried everything from "cradles to caskets". Go to the candy store and buy old fashioned candy by the bucket! Open year round.
A legend attributed to Native Americans cites the odd updrafts on this spectacular crag that led "Ripley's Believe it or Not" to proclaim it was the only place in the world where snow falls upside down. The Blowing Rock's dramatic views from this cliffside perch, open since 1933, is North Carolina's oldest travel attraction. Open year round.
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The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdA legend attributed to Native Americans cites the odd updrafts on this spectacular crag that led "Ripley's Believe it or Not" to proclaim it was the only place in the world where snow falls upside down. The Blowing Rock's dramatic views from this cliffside perch, open since 1933, is North Carolina's oldest travel attraction. Open year round.
This High Country family favorite amusingly defies the forces of gravity and physics. Mystery Hill's Appalachian Heritage Museum is an historic 1898 home featuring authentic insight into the 19th century life in the mountains. Open year round.
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Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnThis High Country family favorite amusingly defies the forces of gravity and physics. Mystery Hill's Appalachian Heritage Museum is an historic 1898 home featuring authentic insight into the 19th century life in the mountains. Open year round.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park Services and welcomes more than one million visitors every year. The parkway was built in the NC High Country at Cumberland Knob in 1935 and completed at Grandfather Mountain in 1987 with the opening of the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct. The drive is a relaxing 45 mph route offering visitors many ways to explore. There are over 50 hiking trails and more than 20 overlooks. Enjoy spectacular waterfalls such as Crabtree Falls, Linville Falls and the Cascades.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park Services and welcomes more than one million visitors every year. The parkway was built in the NC High Country at Cumberland Knob in 1935 and completed at Grandfather Mountain in 1987 with the opening of the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct. The drive is a relaxing 45 mph route offering visitors many ways to explore. There are over 50 hiking trails and more than 20 overlooks. Enjoy spectacular waterfalls such as Crabtree Falls, Linville Falls and the Cascades.
Apple Hill Farm started in 2002 with 2 pregnant female alpacas and one young male alpaca. The farm is now home to alpacas, angora goats, llamas, horses, donkeys, ponies, chickens, dogs, cats and a mini pig (Mr. Pickles). Tours of the farm are offered year round.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdApple Hill Farm started in 2002 with 2 pregnant female alpacas and one young male alpaca. The farm is now home to alpacas, angora goats, llamas, horses, donkeys, ponies, chickens, dogs, cats and a mini pig (Mr. Pickles). Tours of the farm are offered year round.
Food scene
In the center of Banner Elk is an upscale bistro known for its authentic Italian cuisine. The chefs use family recipes dating back to the family's roots in Sicily. Menus include salads, pastas, veal, chicken, seafood and gourmet sauces. Also open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Delicious!
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEIn the center of Banner Elk is an upscale bistro known for its authentic Italian cuisine. The chefs use family recipes dating back to the family's roots in Sicily. Menus include salads, pastas, veal, chicken, seafood and gourmet sauces. Also open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Delicious!
Louisiana Purchase has been in Banner Elk for more than two decades and offers fine dining heavily influenced by Cajun, Creole, French and Northern Italian Cuisine. The wine list has received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for several years running. Reservations preferred.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St ELouisiana Purchase has been in Banner Elk for more than two decades and offers fine dining heavily influenced by Cajun, Creole, French and Northern Italian Cuisine. The wine list has received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for several years running. Reservations preferred.
Bodegas is at the foot of Beech Mountain and offers tapas style service with Caribbean fare in a mountain timber motif. Bodegas offers a growing wine selection, a fun lineup of can beers, as well as four local craft beer options on tap.
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Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St WBodegas is at the foot of Beech Mountain and offers tapas style service with Caribbean fare in a mountain timber motif. Bodegas offers a growing wine selection, a fun lineup of can beers, as well as four local craft beer options on tap.
Stonewalls offers the finest cuts of beef found in prime rib, sirloin, rib eye, NY Strip, and Filet Mignon. Other offerings include seafood and chicken. Stonewalls has been locally owned and operated since 1985 and pride themselves on exceptional service. Their chicken and ribs are wonderful.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SStonewalls offers the finest cuts of beef found in prime rib, sirloin, rib eye, NY Strip, and Filet Mignon. Other offerings include seafood and chicken. Stonewalls has been locally owned and operated since 1985 and pride themselves on exceptional service. Their chicken and ribs are wonderful.
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105
Kettell Beerworks
567 Main St EBayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EDaniel Boone Inn is a family style restaurant in Boone for over sixty years.
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Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin StDaniel Boone Inn is a family style restaurant in Boone for over sixty years.
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StVidalia
831 W King StJoy Bistro
115 New Market CentreLocated in Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca Antler's Bar opened its doors in 1932. The walls are filled with black and white photos of dogs spanning 15 years. Beautiful balance of modern and rustic nuances, not to mention fabulous food.
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailLocated in Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca Antler's Bar opened its doors in 1932. The walls are filled with black and white photos of dogs spanning 15 years. Beautiful balance of modern and rustic nuances, not to mention fabulous food.