Mary’s guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Local favorite for paddle board, mountain bike and ski/snowboard rentals. Nice gift shop, too.
20 locals recommend
White Wolf Lodge
3363 S Beech Mountain PkwyLocal favorite for paddle board, mountain bike and ski/snowboard rentals. Nice gift shop, too.
Another lovely outdoor venue a short ride down to Banner Elk.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneAnother lovely outdoor venue a short ride down to Banner Elk.
Stunning local hiking just minutes from Beech Mountain. Great place to spend the day.
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Stunning local hiking just minutes from Beech Mountain. Great place to spend the day.
Outback horseback riding year round, weather and trail conditions permitting. Family oriented.
22 locals recommend
Banner Elk Stables
796 Shomaker Road,Outback horseback riding year round, weather and trail conditions permitting. Family oriented.
A 5 min drive to park at Perry Park. Look for the trail entrance across the street as well
11 locals recommend
Upper Pond Creek Trail
Upper Pond Creek TrailA 5 min drive to park at Perry Park. Look for the trail entrance across the street as well
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyJust pure fun for those that like roller coasters!
Alpine Ski Center
1005 Beech Mountain PkwySki rentals close by!
The Greater Foscoe Mining Co
8998 NC-105A fun and unusual family outing.
Holy Smokes BBQ
3363 S Beech Mountain PkwyMust stop for BBQ, gifts, rentals while on Beech.
A short drive down the mountain heading towards Boone is another great outdoor adventure.
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrA short drive down the mountain heading towards Boone is another great outdoor adventure.
Public swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating allowed. Nice public facilities for a day at the beach.
37 locals recommend
Wildcat Lake
Public swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating allowed. Nice public facilities for a day at the beach.
Biking on Beech
Beech Mountain BIKE PARK is another part of the resort. They offer lessons and clinics, rentals, camps, yoga, disc golf and a full service bike and repair shop.
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain BIKE PARK is another part of the resort. They offer lessons and clinics, rentals, camps, yoga, disc golf and a full service bike and repair shop.
Emerald Outback Trails, maintained by Beech Parks and Rec, offers biking, hiking and trail running year round free of charge. Even seasonal snowshoeing. Bike wash is located across from the Beech Visitor's Center. Restrooms in the Visitor Center as well.
49 locals recommend
Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdEmerald Outback Trails, maintained by Beech Parks and Rec, offers biking, hiking and trail running year round free of charge. Even seasonal snowshoeing. Bike wash is located across from the Beech Visitor's Center. Restrooms in the Visitor Center as well.
Sightseeing
Opened seasonally, a classic, old fashioned day outing down memory lane.
49 locals recommend
Land of Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadOpened seasonally, a classic, old fashioned day outing down memory lane.
For the adrenaline junkies in your group, Edge of the World offers exciting day trips.
67 locals recommend
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SFor the adrenaline junkies in your group, Edge of the World offers exciting day trips.
City/town information
Wonderful day trip, fill up supplies or explore the outdoors, dining and markets.
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
Wonderful day trip, fill up supplies or explore the outdoors, dining and markets.
Closest Hospital for Emergency Care
Cannon Memorial is 15 miles/30 minutes from Beech Mountain Resort. Both Avery and Wautaga County EMS's service the area.
11 locals recommend
Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital
434 Hospital DrCannon Memorial is 15 miles/30 minutes from Beech Mountain Resort. Both Avery and Wautaga County EMS's service the area.