Bullwinkle’s Pizzeria and Sportsbar

Bullwinkle’s Pizzeria and Sportsbar

Located in the Top of the Beech Inn, Bullwinkle’s offers great hand-tossed and hearthstone pizza with a large selection of toppings as well as several specialty pizzas. Their contemporary Italian cuisine menu also features classic pasta dishes, appetizers, soups,...
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Relax inside and out at the riverside Tasting Room, usually open every day year-round with frequent live music to pair with wine flights and snacks. Walk the grounds and terraced vineyards. The Watauga River flows through the property offering up close riverside...
Upper Pond Creek Trail

Upper Pond Creek Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (2 miles roundtrip, easy) The town’s favorite trail is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Stations located along the trail provide interesting information about creek life, trees, animals, and wildflowers. The one-mile...
Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Mark File is a Beech Mountain local and lifelong North Carolinian with a passion for the mountains, travel, exploring, and hiking. Mark works closely with many High Country towns, giving him a unique familiarity to Beech’s outdoor recreation and what makes it...
Wild Iris Trail

Wild Iris Trail

(3.4 miles roundtrip, easy) This easy woodland trail has a gentle elevation change, following old roadbeds through lush forests. As the site of Beech Mountain’s annual Mud Run, there are several obstacles to try (or ignore) along the way. Due to the openness of this...
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