April’s guide to Beech Mountain
Stores
Fred's is a must-see local experience even if you don't need anything! A true small town general store, Fred's has a bit of everything - hardware, groceries, ski wear, souvenirs. Be sure to check out the local artwork upstairs and visit Fred's Backside Deli downstairs
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Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain PkwyFred's is a must-see local experience even if you don't need anything! A true small town general store, Fred's has a bit of everything - hardware, groceries, ski wear, souvenirs. Be sure to check out the local artwork upstairs and visit Fred's Backside Deli downstairs
Short drive for groceries, bath items and other sundries if you can't find it at Fred's.
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Dollar General
767 Main St EShort drive for groceries, bath items and other sundries if you can't find it at Fred's.
The closest grocery store. If Food Lion doesn't have it then head a little further up the road to Lowe's Foods.
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Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyThe closest grocery store. If Food Lion doesn't have it then head a little further up the road to Lowe's Foods.
5 minutes further away than Food Lion but may have broader/different selection.
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Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-1055 minutes further away than Food Lion but may have broader/different selection.
In the same shopping center as Lowes Foods, just in case you need a special drink.
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High Country ABC Store
400409 North Carolina 105In the same shopping center as Lowes Foods, just in case you need a special drink.
Locals recommend this gas station for snow chains if you need them. They will even deliver! (828) 898-5210
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Exxon
115 Main St WLocals recommend this gas station for snow chains if you need them. They will even deliver! (828) 898-5210
Snow chains available on the way up the mountain if you need them. 1411 Beech Mountain Parkway, 828-898-4473
High South Wrecker
40 High S LnSnow chains available on the way up the mountain if you need them. 1411 Beech Mountain Parkway, 828-898-4473
Activities
Less than a mile away! Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating in the winter. Mountain biking, disc golf, yoga and movie nights in the summer. No matter what season be sure to find out what's going on at Beech Mountain Resort.
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Skigebiet Beech Mountain
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyLess than a mile away! Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating in the winter. Mountain biking, disc golf, yoga and movie nights in the summer. No matter what season be sure to find out what's going on at Beech Mountain Resort.
Be sure to check for available events at the Land of Oz. Autumn at Oz occurs in September exceeded our expectations, highly recommended!
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Land von Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadBe sure to check for available events at the Land of Oz. Autumn at Oz occurs in September exceeded our expectations, highly recommended!
Really fun gravity roller coaster open all year. Fun for the whole family.
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyReally fun gravity roller coaster open all year. Fun for the whole family.
Enjoy spectacular mountain views of Grandfather Mountain and Linn Cove Viaduct, with distant views into the Piedmont, from the hike on Rough Ridge. Just a 1/3-mile uphill hike from the parking area (Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina) is a boardwalk atop the rocky mountain that protects fragile vegetation. Continue hiking for another 1/2 mile to the Rough Ridge summit (4,773 ft. elevation). The views keep getting better! There are several large boulders along the trail that you can sit on to take in the views. Take a picnic! At the summit, the highest rock has cables to help you reach the top. Total elevation climb from the parking area is 480 ft.
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Rough Ridge Aussichtspunkt - Großvater Berg, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyEnjoy spectacular mountain views of Grandfather Mountain and Linn Cove Viaduct, with distant views into the Piedmont, from the hike on Rough Ridge. Just a 1/3-mile uphill hike from the parking area (Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina) is a boardwalk atop the rocky mountain that protects fragile vegetation. Continue hiking for another 1/2 mile to the Rough Ridge summit (4,773 ft. elevation). The views keep getting better! There are several large boulders along the trail that you can sit on to take in the views. Take a picnic! At the summit, the highest rock has cables to help you reach the top. Total elevation climb from the parking area is 480 ft.
Family-oriented park with train rides, an amusement park, chair lift, petting zoo & live shows.
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Tweetsie Railroad Vergnügungspark
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnFamily-oriented park with train rides, an amusement park, chair lift, petting zoo & live shows.
Lots to do - mile high swinging bridge, zoo, history and easy to very strenuous hiking
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
Lots to do - mile high swinging bridge, zoo, history and easy to very strenuous hiking
At the top of Beech Mountain, a great place to hike or mountain bike with miles of trails.
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Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdAt the top of Beech Mountain, a great place to hike or mountain bike with miles of trails.
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdGreat place to visit during the summer
Nearby guides for whitewater rafting
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EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SNearby guides for whitewater rafting
Wineries
Enjoy a nice drive and a tasting at one of several local wineries
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Villa Nove Vineyards
1877 Dry Hill RdEnjoy a nice drive and a tasting at one of several local wineries
This family-run winery on scenic grounds offers a tasting room & frequent events.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneThis family-run winery on scenic grounds offers a tasting room & frequent events.
Picturesque setting where you can actually see the vineyard while you enjoy a wine tasting. Appetizing food options, try the pimento cheese!
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyPicturesque setting where you can actually see the vineyard while you enjoy a wine tasting. Appetizing food options, try the pimento cheese!
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunWatauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run RdAnother great stop on your tour of local wineries
Sightseeing
A scenic drive and engineering marvel. Several hiking trails along this stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Beacon Heights Trail at milepost 305.2 offers nice views. Stack Rock Hiking trail at milepost 304.8 gives a good view of the underside of the viaduct. The stack rock chimney and waterfall make it worth the hike. Both trails are moderate and uneven. https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linn-cove-viaduct.htm
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Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyA scenic drive and engineering marvel. Several hiking trails along this stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Beacon Heights Trail at milepost 305.2 offers nice views. Stack Rock Hiking trail at milepost 304.8 gives a good view of the underside of the viaduct. The stack rock chimney and waterfall make it worth the hike. Both trails are moderate and uneven. https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linn-cove-viaduct.htm
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Waterfalls
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland Drshort, easy to moderate hike to the falls.
Trails near the Linville Falls Visitor Center lead to the breathtaking three-tiered Linville Falls over the Linville Gorge via both strenuous and moderate hikes. The steep-walled Gorge is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.”
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Linville Falls
Trails near the Linville Falls Visitor Center lead to the breathtaking three-tiered Linville Falls over the Linville Gorge via both strenuous and moderate hikes. The steep-walled Gorge is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.”
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Our Favorite Hikes on Beech Mountain
LOWER POND CREEK TRAIL A 5 minute drive away, this is our favorite trail on Beech Mountain, Beautiful waterfall views along the trail. 1.2 miles of very rough/steep terrain, not good for young children or anyone who is a fall risk.
UPPER POND CREEK TRAIL. The entrance is right next to Lower Pond Creek. Has a neat village of miniature figures.
EMERALD OUTBACK Several miles of great trails at the top of the mountain. Great for hiking and biking.
BUCKEYE LAKE LOOP 2 mile trail around the lake at Buckeye Rec Center
Full trail map - https://townofbeechmountain.com/recreation-opportunities/
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Winter Weather and Driving
If you are coming in the winter it's quite likely you will encounter snow! You can check current weather and driving conditions a couple ways:
1. Check out the resort cam: https://www.resortcams.com/webcams/beech-parkway/
2. Call the Beech Mountain Police Department non-emergency number and ask about road conditions: (828) 387-2342
We strongly recommend Four Wheel or All Wheel Drive in the winter months. If that's not an option then definitely have snow chains available for your vehicle. See the store listings section for the Exxon And High South Wrecker contacts for snow chains.