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...
Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock

This quaint storybook mountain village has a charming downtown filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (free admission) and even a waterfall hiking trail. A walk down Blowing Rock’s Main Street feels like a bit of a...
Avery County Quilt Trail

Avery County Quilt Trail

Discover the natural beauty and heritage of the Appalachian region as you follow the Avery Barn Quilt Trail, including many stops on Beech Mountain. Barn quilts are a fairly new art form based on long standing craft traditions of years past and Western North Carolina...
Red Fox Trail

Red Fox Trail

(1.5 miles roundtrip, easy) This trail follows a graveled town road with gentle climbs. The wide path and gentle grade make it great for families and walking a dog through the woodlands. It follows Red Fox Lane and Arrowhead Road, ending at Pinnacle Ridge Road. Extend...
Ski & Snowboard

Ski & Snowboard

If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern United States (5,506 feet). The resort offers 17 trails on 95 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. With a...
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