Beech Mountain Visitor Center

Beech Mountain Visitor Center

Your first stop as you arrive in Beech Mountain should be the Visitor Center! Get updates on events, things to do, hiking trails, skiing, dining and more. Pick up maps, brochures and magazines to help you plan your stay. Helpful hosts offer plenty of tips and...
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...
Crab Orchard Falls Hike

Crab Orchard Falls Hike

(1.6 miles, moderate) Take a woodland hike to discover a beautiful waterfall setting at Crab Orchard Falls. It’s located along NC 194 in Valle Crucis, a scenic 10-mile drive from Beech Mountain. While you are hiking uphill most of the way to the waterfall, the...
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...
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