Beech Mountain Guidebook
Food scene
Fred's is a classic general store and deli. It is a great place to get household goods, basic food and produce, beer and wine or breakfast and lunch.
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Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain PkwyFred's is a classic general store and deli. It is a great place to get household goods, basic food and produce, beer and wine or breakfast and lunch.
Great Italian restaurant. Moderate to higher priced.
149 recommandé par les habitants
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEGreat Italian restaurant. Moderate to higher priced.
Excellent bar and grill. Great place for beers and burgers. Large TV's to watch sports.
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Fraziers Tavern & Grill
1003 S Beech Mountain PkwyExcellent bar and grill. Great place for beers and burgers. Large TV's to watch sports.
Upscale food in a trendy setting. Excellent drinks and locally sourced ingredients.
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Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.
4004 NC-105Upscale food in a trendy setting. Excellent drinks and locally sourced ingredients.
In this skiing town, when you simply want to sit and chat with friends or end a day of skiing with some good ol’ drinking, the place to go is Beech Mountain Brewing Company. It’s perched just right in the village of Beech Mountain Resort and is a beloved hangout spot of avid skiers in the area, but is open to everyone! Their best year-round brews are their signature lager, the Beech Blonde, and the First Chair Coffee Blonde. Of course, these fine brews are best accompanied by their classic eats like chicken tenders, loaded fries, and so much more!
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Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyIn this skiing town, when you simply want to sit and chat with friends or end a day of skiing with some good ol’ drinking, the place to go is Beech Mountain Brewing Company. It’s perched just right in the village of Beech Mountain Resort and is a beloved hangout spot of avid skiers in the area, but is open to everyone! Their best year-round brews are their signature lager, the Beech Blonde, and the First Chair Coffee Blonde. Of course, these fine brews are best accompanied by their classic eats like chicken tenders, loaded fries, and so much more!
I shudder to think where we’d be without a good Barista? Enter Poppy’s Coffee Shop – serving coffee, tea, hot chocolates, frozen drinks, boba tea, baked goods and more. So many flavor options like, the orange mocha Frappuccino, or the Coconut Milk Mocha with almond syrup or the salted caramel cake batter latte or the frozen “hot” chocolate, or… the list goes on and on.
Have a sweet tooth? Mema’s Bakery has got your back with treats like the amazing Amaretto Almond Cheesecake or a delicious Coconut Cream Pie.
Great ambiance, great coffee, and a great friendly staff, along with the charming decor and convenient location make Poppy’s a fun and perfect spot to enjoy a warm treat!
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Poppy's Coffee shop
1103 S Beech Mountain PkwyI shudder to think where we’d be without a good Barista? Enter Poppy’s Coffee Shop – serving coffee, tea, hot chocolates, frozen drinks, boba tea, baked goods and more. So many flavor options like, the orange mocha Frappuccino, or the Coconut Milk Mocha with almond syrup or the salted caramel cake batter latte or the frozen “hot” chocolate, or… the list goes on and on.
Have a sweet tooth? Mema’s Bakery has got your back with treats like the amazing Amaretto Almond Cheesecake or a delicious Coconut Cream Pie.
Great ambiance, great coffee, and a great friendly staff, along with the charming decor and convenient location make Poppy’s a fun and perfect spot to enjoy a warm treat!
At Holy Smokes they know how to do BBQ and do it right! Located at the White Wolf Lodge, Holy Smokes BBQ is a convenient, family-friendly stop for great BBQ on Beech Mountain. The casual atmosphere welcomes travelers and adventurers of all kinds. The menu includes pork BBQ, smoked sausage, hot dogs, and more. You don’t want to miss their signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce on a pulled pork sandwich or their 1/2 pound smoked sausage plate. Order both, you can’t go wrong!
For all adventurers who are looking to walk on the wild side, you have to try the BBQ Wolfdog which is a hotdog that comes with pulled pork BBQ and cheese or the Wolfburger! At Holy Smokes, there’s definitely something for every palate.
Don’t forget the little ones! They offer kids meals that include a main dish (hot dog, chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwich), a side and a drink. After your great meal, stop by the homemade fudge counter, for a treat you won’t forget!
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Holy Smokes BBQ
3363 S Beech Mountain PkwyAt Holy Smokes they know how to do BBQ and do it right! Located at the White Wolf Lodge, Holy Smokes BBQ is a convenient, family-friendly stop for great BBQ on Beech Mountain. The casual atmosphere welcomes travelers and adventurers of all kinds. The menu includes pork BBQ, smoked sausage, hot dogs, and more. You don’t want to miss their signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce on a pulled pork sandwich or their 1/2 pound smoked sausage plate. Order both, you can’t go wrong!
For all adventurers who are looking to walk on the wild side, you have to try the BBQ Wolfdog which is a hotdog that comes with pulled pork BBQ and cheese or the Wolfburger! At Holy Smokes, there’s definitely something for every palate.
Don’t forget the little ones! They offer kids meals that include a main dish (hot dog, chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwich), a side and a drink. After your great meal, stop by the homemade fudge counter, for a treat you won’t forget!
Their name says Pizzeria, but they are so much more that! Family owned and operated since 1988, they are definitely famous for excellent food, a homey setting and family friendly entertainment.
So, the pizza is delicious and that handcrafted crust… heavenly! Choose one of their 25 Specialty Pizzas or create your own from a selection of over 40 fresh ingredients. Or, maybe get a pizza to go (thinking midnight snack) but stay and dine on one of their tasty pastas, oven baked sandwiches or Jimbo’s Calzones. Then there’s JohnBoy’s Wings, Salads and Sides that complete the menu… for adults. Kids have their own menu options and there’s even personal, gluten free pizzas available. They offer the largest selection of beer in the mountain, Wine, Margaritas… actually a Full-Bar. But leave some room for the Expresso Bar, Handcrafted Candies, Fresh Baked Cookies, Ice Cream, Cakes, Pies, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, etc.
Let’s talk entertainment, there’s the Air Hockey table, the Arcade, the large screen TVs, Mini-Golf, and Summer’s Family Fun Series – featuring live music concerts, a bounce house and outdoor movies. Choose between their pet friendly outdoor sitting in one of their family-style picnic tables or dine indoors and browse through their Gallery of Artistic Plates created by the patrons. To become a part of their story, just ask to make one.
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyTheir name says Pizzeria, but they are so much more that! Family owned and operated since 1988, they are definitely famous for excellent food, a homey setting and family friendly entertainment.
So, the pizza is delicious and that handcrafted crust… heavenly! Choose one of their 25 Specialty Pizzas or create your own from a selection of over 40 fresh ingredients. Or, maybe get a pizza to go (thinking midnight snack) but stay and dine on one of their tasty pastas, oven baked sandwiches or Jimbo’s Calzones. Then there’s JohnBoy’s Wings, Salads and Sides that complete the menu… for adults. Kids have their own menu options and there’s even personal, gluten free pizzas available. They offer the largest selection of beer in the mountain, Wine, Margaritas… actually a Full-Bar. But leave some room for the Expresso Bar, Handcrafted Candies, Fresh Baked Cookies, Ice Cream, Cakes, Pies, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, etc.
Let’s talk entertainment, there’s the Air Hockey table, the Arcade, the large screen TVs, Mini-Golf, and Summer’s Family Fun Series – featuring live music concerts, a bounce house and outdoor movies. Choose between their pet friendly outdoor sitting in one of their family-style picnic tables or dine indoors and browse through their Gallery of Artistic Plates created by the patrons. To become a part of their story, just ask to make one.
Sightseeing
Fun for the whole family! Ski, snowboarding or just sight seeing.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyFun for the whole family! Ski, snowboarding or just sight seeing.
Large recreation center with walking trail and fitness center. Amazing hiking down to the lake. A beautiful experience.
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Buckeye Lake
Large recreation center with walking trail and fitness center. Amazing hiking down to the lake. A beautiful experience.
For those who enjoy or would love to try their hand at fishing, Beech Mountain is a great destination. One of the best spots for fishing here is Lake Coffey, one of the lakes that are annually stocked with fish by the Wildlife Resources Commission. The lake is best for delayed harvesting of trouts, particularly brown, rainbow, and brook trouts. A gentle reminder to those who want to fish at Lake Coffee, a regular inland license to fish must be obtained first!
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Lake Coffey
For those who enjoy or would love to try their hand at fishing, Beech Mountain is a great destination. One of the best spots for fishing here is Lake Coffey, one of the lakes that are annually stocked with fish by the Wildlife Resources Commission. The lake is best for delayed harvesting of trouts, particularly brown, rainbow, and brook trouts. A gentle reminder to those who want to fish at Lake Coffee, a regular inland license to fish must be obtained first!
Beech Mountain is a known destination for hiking and other outdoor activities, but for those who prefer the hidden gems of this area, Perry Park is a good place to be! Named after former Public Works Director Joe Perry, the park is part of the well-known Upper Pond Creek and is a fine location for those wanting to have a picnic in a tranquil setting. This attraction offers hiking trails and picnic grounds. A small waterfall is found here too!
Perry Park
137 Tamarack RdBeech Mountain is a known destination for hiking and other outdoor activities, but for those who prefer the hidden gems of this area, Perry Park is a good place to be! Named after former Public Works Director Joe Perry, the park is part of the well-known Upper Pond Creek and is a fine location for those wanting to have a picnic in a tranquil setting. This attraction offers hiking trails and picnic grounds. A small waterfall is found here too!
Standing tall at 5,946 feet (1,812 m) Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains. Apart from the mountaintop, there are a couple of landmarks around here, including the Grandmother Gap, Mile High Swinging Bridge, the Linville River, flowing east, and the Watauga River, flowing west. The 11 trails on the mountain vary in difficulty, from strolling into the woods to some of the most rugged and intense hiking found in the Eastern US. One of North America’s largest Highland Games that feature traditional Scottish lineage, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are held here each year, drawing in visitors from all over the world.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyStanding tall at 5,946 feet (1,812 m) Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains. Apart from the mountaintop, there are a couple of landmarks around here, including the Grandmother Gap, Mile High Swinging Bridge, the Linville River, flowing east, and the Watauga River, flowing west. The 11 trails on the mountain vary in difficulty, from strolling into the woods to some of the most rugged and intense hiking found in the Eastern US. One of North America’s largest Highland Games that feature traditional Scottish lineage, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are held here each year, drawing in visitors from all over the world.
Tweetsie Railroad is a family oriented Wild West theme park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile (4.8 km) ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad’s historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.
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Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnTweetsie Railroad is a family oriented Wild West theme park located between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States. The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile (4.8 km) ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad’s historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.
Hikers, and bikers, and trail runners… oh, my! Adventure seekers flock to Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain, a trail park which features more than eight miles of outstanding trails near the summit. From the Oz Forest Run to Wizard’s Way, and the other six trails in between, there’s a path for every skill set, and don’t forget to stop and enjoy breathtaking views from any of our three designated overlook areas. The park offers a visitors center, summit parking lot, restrooms and safety features, such as: LID markers, well-blazed trails, and a wilderness search and rescue team.
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Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdHikers, and bikers, and trail runners… oh, my! Adventure seekers flock to Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain, a trail park which features more than eight miles of outstanding trails near the summit. From the Oz Forest Run to Wizard’s Way, and the other six trails in between, there’s a path for every skill set, and don’t forget to stop and enjoy breathtaking views from any of our three designated overlook areas. The park offers a visitors center, summit parking lot, restrooms and safety features, such as: LID markers, well-blazed trails, and a wilderness search and rescue team.
From the heart of Mexico to the heart of Beech Mountain… Welcome Amigos! Mi Jalisco Mexican Grill is located in the 4 Seasons at Beech hotel and offers an array of fresh authentic Mexican cuisine. From traditional favorites such as Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos and Quesadillas to specialty dishes like “Camarones al Ajillo” (Shrimp in Garlic Sauce), Ceviche and “Cóctel de Pulpo y Camaron” (Octopus and Shrimp Cocktail), you are sure to find something to tantalize your tastebuds in their extensive menu. Their carefully prepared Mexican dishes are sure to please, and they have a good selection of vegetarian options as well as a kid’s menu. And what’s a Mexican meal without a Margarita? They offer those and a large selection of Mexican an American Beers and Wine. The food is fresh and tasty, the portions: generous and the service: friendly!
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Mi Jalisco Mexican Grill
608 S Beech Mountain PkwyFrom the heart of Mexico to the heart of Beech Mountain… Welcome Amigos! Mi Jalisco Mexican Grill is located in the 4 Seasons at Beech hotel and offers an array of fresh authentic Mexican cuisine. From traditional favorites such as Tacos, Fajitas, Burritos and Quesadillas to specialty dishes like “Camarones al Ajillo” (Shrimp in Garlic Sauce), Ceviche and “Cóctel de Pulpo y Camaron” (Octopus and Shrimp Cocktail), you are sure to find something to tantalize your tastebuds in their extensive menu. Their carefully prepared Mexican dishes are sure to please, and they have a good selection of vegetarian options as well as a kid’s menu. And what’s a Mexican meal without a Margarita? They offer those and a large selection of Mexican an American Beers and Wine. The food is fresh and tasty, the portions: generous and the service: friendly!
Neighborhoods
Charming one stoplight town with excellent shopping, antiquing, and dinning. A great place to spend an afternoon.
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Banner Elk
Charming one stoplight town with excellent shopping, antiquing, and dinning. A great place to spend an afternoon.
Beech Mountain is a ski and summer vacation town. The town is the highest town in the Eastern United States! That means its cool in the Summertime and snowy in the Winter. The year round population is approximately 600 residents. The town has plenty of things to do including hiking, skiing/snowboarding, private golf course, mini-golf, nature tours, shopping and more.
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Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain is a ski and summer vacation town. The town is the highest town in the Eastern United States! That means its cool in the Summertime and snowy in the Winter. The year round population is approximately 600 residents. The town has plenty of things to do including hiking, skiing/snowboarding, private golf course, mini-golf, nature tours, shopping and more.
Sugar Mountain is a village in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for the Sugar Mountain Resort, with its ski slopes, trails and outdoor ice rink. To the southeast, Grandfather Mountain features the Mile High Swinging Bridge, a nature museum and wildlife habitats. The adjacent Blue Ridge Parkway offers scenic vistas, plus picnic areas and trails.
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Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain is a village in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for the Sugar Mountain Resort, with its ski slopes, trails and outdoor ice rink. To the southeast, Grandfather Mountain features the Mile High Swinging Bridge, a nature museum and wildlife habitats. The adjacent Blue Ridge Parkway offers scenic vistas, plus picnic areas and trails.
Blowing Rock is a village in western North Carolina on scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s named after The Blowing Rock, a formation with sweeping views of peaks, forests and the Johns River Gorge. Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has regional artwork. The vast Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a preserved country estate with a 1901 mansion. A trail from Annie Cannon Gardens leads to Glen Burney and Glen Marie waterfalls.
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Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock is a village in western North Carolina on scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s named after The Blowing Rock, a formation with sweeping views of peaks, forests and the Johns River Gorge. Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has regional artwork. The vast Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a preserved country estate with a 1901 mansion. A trail from Annie Cannon Gardens leads to Glen Burney and Glen Marie waterfalls.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Weather can change quickly
So bring layers in case it gets hot or cold.
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Birding
Approximately 127 bird species can be found on Beech Mountain throughout the year. Because of this great abundance of species, the High Country Audubon Society has recognized the Buckeye Lake Recreation Area as one of two “hot spots” in the area.
During the breeding season, follow the Falls Trail along the creek through a mature forest. Here you can find Cedar Waxwing, Wood Thrush, Veery and a very wide variety of warbler species.
The open areas around the recreation center and lake host Tree, Barn, and Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Indigo Bunting, American Goldfinch, to name just a few.
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Biking
Beech Mountain’s 51 miles of bike routes have a storied history. They were once the final stage of the Tour Du Pont, which was won twice by Lance Armstrong. Armstrong also made Beech Mountain one of his preferred training grounds prior to winning his first Tour de France title.
The main climb ascends 1,400 feet in just over three miles. It is one of many rides for advanced cyclists. There are also options for less advanced cyclists, with routes for those content to cruise along with lesser changes in altitude.
All routes begin at the Visitors Center.
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Fishing
Trout anglers have multiple options on Beech Mountain. Our town has two lakes, as well as a handful of mountain streams. Two of those streams – Buckeye Creek and Pond Creek – are part of the High Country Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Trail.