Guidebook for Beech Mountain
Hiking and Adventure
The views from Grandfather Mountain are some of the best in the world. For the adventurous, this location features a challenging hiking trail with breathtaking views and hours of adventure.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyThe views from Grandfather Mountain are some of the best in the world. For the adventurous, this location features a challenging hiking trail with breathtaking views and hours of adventure.
It's always a fun time with Edge of the World! Great owners and great experiences in a variety of outdoor activities. Book online or stop by the shop in Banner Elk to book your tour.
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EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SIt's always a fun time with Edge of the World! Great owners and great experiences in a variety of outdoor activities. Book online or stop by the shop in Banner Elk to book your tour.
This cave has stunning natural formations worth a visit. The caverns have walkways, lighting, and stairs, making them accessible for a less extreme caving experience than Worley's.
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Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221This cave has stunning natural formations worth a visit. The caverns have walkways, lighting, and stairs, making them accessible for a less extreme caving experience than Worley's.
Beautiful trails only 5 minutes from the property! There are easy to moderate difficulty hiking trails as well as a variety of mountain biking options. The trails contain 3 overlooks with can't-miss views.
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Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdBeautiful trails only 5 minutes from the property! There are easy to moderate difficulty hiking trails as well as a variety of mountain biking options. The trails contain 3 overlooks with can't-miss views.
This beautiful 1.4 mile trail is moderate to challenging difficulty, with a relatively steep decline and return. It is open year-round and has countless opportunities for photos of the stunning creek and waterfalls along the way!
Lower Pond Creek Trail
1 Lower Pond Creek TrailThis beautiful 1.4 mile trail is moderate to challenging difficulty, with a relatively steep decline and return. It is open year-round and has countless opportunities for photos of the stunning creek and waterfalls along the way!
Worley's Cave is a great natural spelunking adventure. With tight squeezes and no guide-rails, lights, or walkways, this cave is not for the claustrophobic or faint of heart! Search it up during your visit to book a guided spelunking tour with a local tour company.
Worley's Cave
461 Timber Ridge RoadWorley's Cave is a great natural spelunking adventure. With tight squeezes and no guide-rails, lights, or walkways, this cave is not for the claustrophobic or faint of heart! Search it up during your visit to book a guided spelunking tour with a local tour company.
Sightseeing
A favorite of locals, this is the best outlook over the Linville Gorge.
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
A favorite of locals, this is the best outlook over the Linville Gorge.
Cascadas del río Elk
Elk River RoadLinville Falls
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale, popular family owned Italian restaurant with great food and great ambiance.
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEUpscale, popular family owned Italian restaurant with great food and great ambiance.
This is the best winery in the area and is worth the 45 minute drive!
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyThis is the best winery in the area and is worth the 45 minute drive!
This small winery is only 15 minutes away. Worth a visit to take home a local Banner Elk blueberry wine!
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunThis small winery is only 15 minutes away. Worth a visit to take home a local Banner Elk blueberry wine!
Food Scene
This pub never disappoints with delicious meals. I recommend the Beef Guinness!
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Six Pence Pub
1121 Main StThis pub never disappoints with delicious meals. I recommend the Beef Guinness!
This is an amazing upscale restaurant and bar with a great ambiance. Be sure to place a reservation ahead of time. It may not be ideal for those with food allergies or restrictions as they will not alter a dish or make substitutions on request. The bar offers an extensive wine list as well as their delicious cocktails.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St EThis is an amazing upscale restaurant and bar with a great ambiance. Be sure to place a reservation ahead of time. It may not be ideal for those with food allergies or restrictions as they will not alter a dish or make substitutions on request. The bar offers an extensive wine list as well as their delicious cocktails.
Casual local favorite sandwich shop, great for a quick lunch while enjoying Banner Elk.
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Dunn's Deli
134 Main St WCasual local favorite sandwich shop, great for a quick lunch while enjoying Banner Elk.
Upscale steak and seafood restaurant.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SUpscale steak and seafood restaurant.
This burger spot is a hit with great burgers, sauces, and milkshakes.
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Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock RdThis burger spot is a hit with great burgers, sauces, and milkshakes.
This classic pizza spot features a full bar, restaurant, and arcade. Fun for the whole family!
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyThis classic pizza spot features a full bar, restaurant, and arcade. Fun for the whole family!
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great barbecue spot in Banner Elk.
Grocery and General Supplies
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105This one-stop-shop has everything you need and more, including groceries, household goods, and gifts. They even have a home-style breakfast cafe open until 11.
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Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain PkwyThis one-stop-shop has everything you need and more, including groceries, household goods, and gifts. They even have a home-style breakfast cafe open until 11.
Family Fun
The whole family will enjoy this thrilling mountain coaster, located 20 minutes drive away.
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyThe whole family will enjoy this thrilling mountain coaster, located 20 minutes drive away.
Make family memories gem mining at Sugar Creek. Tons of fun and makes for cute pictures too.
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Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyMake family memories gem mining at Sugar Creek. Tons of fun and makes for cute pictures too.
Adorable farm with alpacas and more, and a great gift shop. Book a tour and visit the animals!
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdAdorable farm with alpacas and more, and a great gift shop. Book a tour and visit the animals!
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSmall ice cream shop with specialty flavors. I strongly recommend making a visit especially if you have little ones. Right next door is an arcade for family fun.
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BE Scooped
144 Azalea Cir SESmall ice cream shop with specialty flavors. I strongly recommend making a visit especially if you have little ones. Right next door is an arcade for family fun.
City/town information
Located in the valley between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, this is a local hotspot for restaurants and shopping. There is usually live music around town and it is a very dog friendly area as well.
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Banner Elk
Located in the valley between Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, this is a local hotspot for restaurants and shopping. There is usually live music around town and it is a very dog friendly area as well.
This is my personal favorite local town. It has an absolutely stunning downtown area. In the summer it is covered with flowers, in the winter they decorate for Christmas. Lots of boutique shops, art, and a great food scene.
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28645, EE. UU.
This is my personal favorite local town. It has an absolutely stunning downtown area. In the summer it is covered with flowers, in the winter they decorate for Christmas. Lots of boutique shops, art, and a great food scene.
Another nearby slope with longer ski trails, I recommend a visit for those looking for more challenging skiing opportunities.
NC-105, Sugar Mountain, NC, EE. UU.
Another nearby slope with longer ski trails, I recommend a visit for those looking for more challenging skiing opportunities.
Your home during your stay, Beech Mountain is a small mountaintop town with the highest elevation east of the Mississippi. With its lovely hiking, skiing, and beautiful views, you are bound to have a memorable stay.
Beech Mountain
Your home during your stay, Beech Mountain is a small mountaintop town with the highest elevation east of the Mississippi. With its lovely hiking, skiing, and beautiful views, you are bound to have a memorable stay.