Beech Mountain

Cool temperatures and a warm welcome await runners June 10-11, 2016, as Beech Mountain hosts its annual “A Cool 5” race weekend. A total of five races take place over two days, providing something for all ages and abilities. Another highlight is the "Taste of Beech" celebration Friday evening that

The Buckeye Recreation Area has a fabulous indoor facility dedicated to expanding the recreational needs of residents and visitors alike. With a full-size gymnasium, indoor tennis court, meeting areas, fitness area with state-of-the-art equipment, kids playroom, an indoor walking track, and lobby with free WiFi. Buckeye is ready for you

As the highest ski area in the eastern U.S., Beech Mountain Resort (Ski Beech) offers 15 slopes on 98 acres of skiable area. There are plenty of runs for every skill level, and with a vertical drop of 830 feet and more than 84 inches of annual snowfall, Beech Mountain

Children of all ages are invited to fly a kite each Labor Day weekend in Beech Mountain. The annual Mile High Kite Festival takes place the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend in the kite field at the Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria. Located at more than 5,000 feet in

While enjoying the peacefulness of mile-high Beech Mountain accommodations and views on your family vacation, you’re never far from a variety of mountain activities, all of which are within a 35-minute drive from Beech Mountain: Grandfather Mountain — A popular tourist attraction with a nature center, animal habitats, hiking trails,

Fred's General Mercantile in Beech Mountain Currently celebrating 38 years serving Beech Mountain residents and tourists alike. No trip to Beech Mountain can really be complete without visiting Fred's General Mercantile. A one-stop shop with everything you need to make your visit comfortable and complete. Fred's General Mercantile has everything

Pet Friendly Accommodations on Beech Mountain Pets are welcome at several of the lodging options in Beech Mountain, so bring your four-legged friends to one of the many Pet Friendly facilities and visit Eastern America's highest town. The town has plenty of open spaces for exercise, a greenway trail system,

The Beech Mountain Bark Park is a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved dogs can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. This park is a beautiful, well-maintained space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the