Wolfie’s Gem Mining

Wolfie’s Gem Mining

Grab the kids for some fun old fashioned gem mining on Beech Mountain! You will be provided with everything you need to pan for treasures. Find the highest ratio of gems to sand in the area. Get the Sample pack, 3 lb bag, or try the 2.5 gallon bucket for everyone to...
Playground: Firemans Park

Playground: Firemans Park

Located next to a real live fire station, lets your child’s creative mind run wild at this firefighter-theme park. Designed especially for smaller kids, they can pretend to fight fires on playground equipment that looks like a real fire engine. The park also has...
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Ride the first alpine coaster in North Carolina!  The track’s length of 3,160 feet includes three circular loops (you do not go upside down), a series of waves and several twists and turns for plenty of excitement. Fun for all ages, this thrill ride reaches up to 27...
Fishing

Fishing

Buckeye Creek is a hatchery-supported stream (open first Saturday in April through last day of February). It has some nice pools and riffles as it flows out of Buckeye Lake and, further downstream, several good fishing areas below a waterfall. It is stocked annually...
Banner Elk

Banner Elk

Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
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